Berlin to Cardiff by train
Cardiff lies 1,139 km (708 mi) west of Berlin, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 42 min at the speeds typical of Germany and United Kingdom rail, over roughly 1,390 km (864 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Berlin | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Population | 3.4 million | 372,089 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Berlin Central Station, Berlin Anhalter Bahnhof, Berlin Brandenburger Tor station | Cardiff Queen Street railway station, Fairwater railway station, Ty Glas railway station |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | CF10–CF24 |
Clocks in Cardiff are 1 h behind Berlin right now, so a 9 h 42 min journey lands only 8 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cardiff
Crossing from Germany into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book trains from Berlin to Cardiff
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Staying in Cardiff
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Common questions
How far is Cardiff from Berlin?
1,139 km (708 mi) in a straight line, west of Berlin; by road roughly 1,390 km (864 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Cardiff by train?
About 9 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Cardiff?
Cardiff is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Berlin).
What currency do I need in Cardiff?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.