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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 14h 43m.

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 32m and costs £110 - £350.

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 18h 57m.

How far is it from Bonn to Cardiff?

The distance between Bonn and Cardiff is 538 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 52m and costs £140 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m 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 Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Bonn to Cardiff is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs £140 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 18h 57m.

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 12:23 PM in Bonn and 11:23 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Bonn to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

Q: 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 Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

There are 11 ways to get from Bonn to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), train, bus, night train, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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 Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Ice
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 52m
£142–444
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bonn-Beuel to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
14h 43m
£46–84
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 22m
£137–570
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bonn to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
8h 31m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to London Victoriabus N280
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
18h 57m
£51–108
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bonn to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
9h 40m
£131–202
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUS - CWL
7h 31m
£99–286
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CGN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 32m
£113–345
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 42m
£90–294
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 12m
£115–346
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 21m
£94–275

Bonn to Cardiff by train and subway

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8h 52mAverage Duration

£142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 534.8 mi
Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Cardiff Central via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonn UN Campus to University RE via London Victoria in around 18h 57m.

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