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The average train between Kiel and Cardiff takes 14h 36m and the fastest train takes 12h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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.

14h 36m
Duration
852 mi
Distance
£382
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re7
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  5. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
13h 47m
£317–610

Kiel to Cardiff train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Kiel and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 14h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 18m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 59m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 50m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 32m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 35m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 21m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 11m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 52m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 21m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 11m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 52m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)18h 32m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 21m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 11m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 52m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 32m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 21m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 11m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 52m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 32m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 35m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 21m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 40m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 31m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 20m • 5 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 4m • 5 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Kiel 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: 852.2 mi
  • Duration: 14h 36m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Cardiff Central via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 13h 47m.

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