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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Aalborg is to bus which costs 800 kr - 2200 kr and takes 30h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Aalborg is to train and fly which takes 7h 43m and costs 700 kr - 3800 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Aalborg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Aalborg. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Aalborg via London Victoria and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Aalborg?

The distance between Cardiff and Aalborg is 1115 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Aalborg without a car is to train and bus via Hanover which takes 21h 13m and costs 1600 kr - 5500 kr.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Cardiff to Aalborg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Aalborg bus from?

Cardiff to Aalborg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Aalborg?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Aalborg is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs 1000 kr - 3600 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 800 kr - 2200 kr and takes 30h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Aalborg bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Aalborg?

Aalborg is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:51 PM in Cardiff and 6:51 PM in Aalborg.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Aalborg?

Book your Cardiff to Aalborg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aalborg?

There are 363+ hotels available in Aalborg.

Cardiff to Aalborg - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Aalborg by train, plane, bus, car, car train, 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 to Bristol Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)BRS - AAL
7h 43m
kr 710–3,706
Train, bus via Hanover
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof19 / ...
5. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Aalborg172
21h 13m
kr 1,627–5,350
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Aalborg
14h 56m
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)CWL - AAL
7h 57m
kr 1,065–3,569
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)BHX - AAL
8h 20m
kr 1,303–2,887
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)SOU - AAL
9h 28m
kr 1,636–4,482
Train, train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)EXT - AAL
9h 49m
kr 1,073–5,439
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kolding bus station
4. Take the train from Kolding St. to Aarhus HIc
5. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.Ic / ...
22h 30m
kr 1,527–3,900
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Kolding bus station
4. Take the train from Kolding St. to Aarhus HIc
5. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.Ic / ...
29h 42m
kr 938–2,122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hanover central bus station
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Aalborg172
30h 40m
kr 810–2,129
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Aalborg
16h 5m
kr 2,251–3,314

Cardiff to Aalborg by bus and train

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29h 42mAverage Duration

kr 938Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,114.9 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Aalborg, Denmark?

KLM flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aalborg Airport (AAL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Aalborg via London Victoria and Hanover central bus station in around 30h 40m.

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