Mechernich to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Mechernich and Cardiff takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Mechernich 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.

9h 28m
Duration: 548 mi
Distance: £272
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbftrain
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

9h 14m

£210–456

Mechernich to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Mechernich and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechernich is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:49 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:34 PM
8h 45m • 4 changes
1:49 PM → 8:34 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
3:49 PM → 10:36 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:14 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
7:14 AM → 2:37 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
9:17 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:14 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
7:14 AM → 2:37 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
8:49 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:14 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
7:14 AM → 2:37 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
8:49 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:14 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
7:14 AM → 2:37 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
8:49 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:14 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
7:14 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 54m • 4 changes
9:17 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:49 AM → 2:37 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
8:49 AM → 4:36 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:36 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
11:49 AM → 8:36 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mechernich 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 Mechernich, Germany and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Mechernich Bf to Cardiff Central via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 14m.

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