Travelling from Cardiff to Frankfurt Airport by train

Want to know how to get from Cardiff to Frankfurt Airport by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Cardiff to Frankfurt Airport take around 8 hours and 14 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 840 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Cardiff is scheduled to depart at around 05:07. The last departure is usually at around 21:30. On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Cardiff at around 05:14, with the last train leaving at around 21:20. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 27 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 22 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$402.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit Frankfurt Airport, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Frankfurt Airport.

Is there a direct train from Cardiff to Frankfurt Airport?

The journey between Cardiff and Frankfurt Airport usually involves 10 changes of train.

We usually find around 10 departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around 10 departures.

How long does it take to travel from Cardiff to Frankfurt Airport?

The Cardiff to Frankfurt Airport train travel takes about 8 hours and 14 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Cardiff to Frankfurt Airport train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Frankfurt Airport leaving Cardiff at around 05:07 and the last train leaving at around 21:30. At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Cardiff at around 05:14, with the final departure at 21:20.