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Osnabrück to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Osnabrück and Cardiff takes 12h 59m and the fastest train takes 9h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Osnabrück 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.

12h 59m
Duration
652 mi
Distance
£357
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Osnabrück to Cardiff train times

Trains run once daily between Osnabrück and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Osnabrück is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 12h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 59m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)17h • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 1m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 56m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 57m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 59m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 59m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 59m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 651.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 59m

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

You can take a train from Osnabrück Hbf to Cardiff Central via Dortmund Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 52m.

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