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The average train between Leipzig and Cardiff takes 17h 51m and the fastest train takes 14h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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 51m
Duration
856 mi
Distance
£259
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
  2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train train
  5. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
13h 52m
£209–428

Leipzig to Cardiff train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Leipzig and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 3:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 17h 51m. 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)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)21h 11m • 5 changes

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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)22h 41m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 43m • 5 changes

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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)14h 7m • 5 changes

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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)14h 51m • 5 changes

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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)21h 11m • 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)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 7m • 5 changes

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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)14h 51m • 5 changes

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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)21h 11m • 5 changes

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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)22h 41m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 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)14h 7m • 5 changes

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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)14h 51m • 5 changes

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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)21h 11m • 5 changes

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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)22h 41m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 43m • 5 changes

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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)14h 7m • 5 changes

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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)14h 51m • 5 changes

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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)21h 11m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 43m • 5 changes

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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)14h 7m • 5 changes

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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)14h 41m • 5 changes

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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)21h 41m • 5 changes
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  • Distance: 856.4 mi
  • Duration: 17h 51m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Cardiff Central via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 13h 52m.

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