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Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Cardiff takes 13h 42m and the fastest train takes 10h 52m. 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 42m
Duration
674 mi
Distance
£205
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train 47 / ...
  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
11h 28m
£155–346

Heidelberg to Cardiff train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Heidelberg and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 13h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 24m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 52m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 33m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h 33m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 24m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 52m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 33m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h 33m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 24m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 52m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 33m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h 33m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 24m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 52m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 33m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h 33m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 24m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 52m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 23m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)18h 3m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 52m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 57m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 22m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 23m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 673.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 42m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Cardiff Central via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 11h 28m.

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