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The average train between Munich and Cardiff takes 16h 40m and the fastest train takes 13h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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.

16h 40m
Duration
872 mi
Distance
£263
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

best
  1. Take the train from München Hbf 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
13h 38m
£185–439

Munich to Cardiff train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Munich and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 3:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 16h 40m. 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)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 21m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)21h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 56m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 17m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 1m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 21m • 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)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 26m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 17m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 1m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 21m • 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)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 56m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 17m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 1m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 21m • 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)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 56m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 17m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 1m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 21m • 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)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 56m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 17m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 51m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 51m • 4 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Munich 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: 872 mi
  • Duration: 16h 40m

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

You can take a train from München Hbf to Cardiff Central via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 13h 38m.

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