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The average train between Mannheim and Cardiff takes 10h 51m and the fastest train takes 8h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Mannheim 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.

10h 51m
Duration
663 mi
Distance
£290
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  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 / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
9h 25m
£234–444

Mannheim to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Mannheim and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 10h 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)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 36m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 36m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 36m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 36m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 7m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 36m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 2m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 3m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 5m • 4 changes
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  • Distance: 663.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 51m

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

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Cardiff Central via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 25m.

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