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The average train between Stuttgart and Cardiff takes 14h 27m and the fastest train takes 11h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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.

14h 27m
Duration
729 mi
Distance
£220
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train 42 / ...
  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
11h 38m
£164–368

Stuttgart to Cardiff train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Stuttgart and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 14h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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)12h 11m • 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)11h 36m • 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)12h 20m • 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)17h 54m • 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)12h 11m • 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)11h 36m • 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)12h 20m • 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)17h 54m • 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)12h 11m • 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)11h 36m • 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)12h 20m • 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)17h 54m • 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)12h 11m • 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)11h 36m • 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)12h 20m • 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)17h 54m • 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)12h 11m • 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)11h 36m • 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)12h 10m • 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)18h 24m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 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 13m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 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 18m • 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)12h 46m • 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)12h 10m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 729.4 mi
  • Duration: 14h 27m

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

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Cardiff Central via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 11h 38m.

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