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The average train between Erfurt Hbf and Cardiff takes 15h 28m and the fastest train takes 12h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt Hbf to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 28m
Duration
784 mi
Distance
£235
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train train
  4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
12h 48m
£193–392

Erfurt Hbf to Cardiff train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Erfurt Hbf and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 2:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt Hbf is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 15h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)19h 36m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)21h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 8m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 32m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 16m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)19h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 8m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 32m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 16m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)19h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 8m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 32m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 16m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)19h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 8m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 32m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 6m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 18m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 5m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 6m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 784.3 mi
  • Duration: 15h 28m

What companies run services between Erfurt Hbf, Germany and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Cardiff Central via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 12h 48m.

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