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The average train between Hanover and Cardiff takes 15h 42m and the fastest train takes 12h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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 42m
Duration
938 mi
Distance
£469
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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  1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 19 / ...
  2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
12h 24m
£372–684

Hanover to Cardiff train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Hanover and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 2:40 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 15h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)21h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 22m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 57m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 58m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 28m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 22m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 22m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 28m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)21h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 22m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 22m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 28m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)21h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 22m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 22m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 28m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)21h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 22m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 57m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 58m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 49m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 1m • 4 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Hanover to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 938.2 mi
  • Duration: 15h 42m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Cardiff Central via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 12h 24m.

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