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The average train between Hamburg and Cardiff takes 17h 2m and the fastest train takes 14h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Hamburg 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.

17h 2m
Duration
807 mi
Distance
£194
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Hamburg to Cardiff train times

Trains run once daily between Hamburg and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 17h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)GoVoltaNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)19h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)GoVoltaNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)19h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)GoVoltaNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)19h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 55m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 59m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 53m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 54m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 806.6 mi
  • Duration: 17h 2m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Cardiff Central via Osnabrück Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 13h 46m.

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