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Cardiff to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Rotterdam takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 21m
Duration
745 km
Distance
€283
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
7h 3m
€238–446

Cardiff to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 744.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rotterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 3m.

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