What is the cheapest way to get from Bonn to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Cardiff is to bus via Dover which costs £45 - £95 and takes 19h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bonn to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 6h 35m and costs £120 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at University RE via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Cardiff Central via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Bonn to Cardiff?

The distance between Bonn and Cardiff is 537 miles.

How do I travel from Bonn to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Bonn to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs £150 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Bonn to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Bonn to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Cardiff bus from?

Bonn to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Cardiff train from?

Bonn to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Bonn to Cardiff is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs £150 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 19h 6m.

Where does the Bonn to Cardiff bus arrive?

Bonn to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bonn and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Bonn. It is currently 11:04 AM in Bonn and 10:04 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Bonn to Cardiff train arrive?

Bonn to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bonn to Cardiff?

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Bonn to Cardiff - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Bonn to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 43m
£156–531
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Dover
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GD
19h 26m
£49–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to London VictoriaN280
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
19h 6m
£59–163
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bonn to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
8h 28m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUS - CWL
7h 34m
£119–316
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bonn to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
9h 32m
£142–203
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
6h 35m
£121–380
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 51m
£103–286
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CGN - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 26m
£105–307
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)CGN - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 10m
£97–244
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)AMS - CWL
8h 51m
£121–355
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 18m
£100–268

Bonn to Cardiff by train and subway

64Weekly Services

8h 43mAverage Duration

£156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 533.4 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

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

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Cardiff Central via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonn UN Campus to University RE via London Victoria in around 19h 6m.

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