Heidelberg to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Cardiff takes 13h 32m and the fastest train takes 11h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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.

13h 32m
Duration: 915 mi
Distance: £487
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

12h 33m

£404–721

Heidelberg to Cardiff train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Heidelberg and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 13h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:13 PM → 8:06 AM
Arrives next day
18h 53m • 5 changes
4:13 PM → 11:07 AM
Arrives next day
19h 54m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:02 AM → 3:08 PM
14h 6m • 5 changes
6:02 AM → 5:09 PM
12h 7m • 5 changes
8:13 AM → 6:37 PM
11h 24m • 5 changes
10:13 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 49m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:43 AM → 3:08 PM
12h 25m • 5 changes
6:02 AM → 5:09 PM
12h 7m • 5 changes
10:13 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 49m • 5 changes
2:13 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
11h 55m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:43 AM → 3:08 PM
12h 25m • 5 changes
6:02 AM → 5:09 PM
12h 7m • 5 changes
10:13 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 49m • 5 changes
2:13 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
11h 55m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:43 AM → 3:08 PM
12h 25m • 5 changes
6:02 AM → 5:09 PM
12h 7m • 5 changes
10:13 AM → 9:02 PM
11h 49m • 5 changes
2:13 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
11h 55m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:43 AM → 3:08 PM
12h 25m • 5 changes
6:02 AM → 5:09 PM
12h 7m • 5 changes
8:13 AM → 6:37 PM
11h 24m • 5 changes
10:13 AM → 8:38 PM
11h 25m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:43 AM → 3:35 PM
12h 52m • 5 changes
6:07 AM → 5:36 PM
12h 29m • 5 changes
8:13 AM → 7:10 PM
11h 57m • 5 changes
10:13 AM → 9:10 PM
11h 57m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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.

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Cardiff Central via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 12h 33m.

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