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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 16h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Amsterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €80 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Amsterdam station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Amsterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Paddington and London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Amsterdam?

The distance between Cardiff and Amsterdam is 815 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €110 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Cardiff to Amsterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Amsterdam bus from?

Cardiff to Amsterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Amsterdam train from?

Cardiff to Amsterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Amsterdam is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €110 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 16h 2m.

Where does the Cardiff to Amsterdam bus arrive?

Cardiff to Amsterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:54 AM in Cardiff and 6:54 AM in Amsterdam.

Where does the Cardiff to Amsterdam train arrive?

Cardiff to Amsterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

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Cardiff to Amsterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Amsterdam 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 Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam CentraalEurostar
7h 42m
€115–432
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central StationN824
16h 2m
€54–140
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdam
8h 28m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
4h 57m
€73–217
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam CentraalEil
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
10h 57m
€125–441
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 Amsterdam
9h 36m
€160–233
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
4h 46m
€84–304
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
5h 49m
€91–294
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LTN - AMS
6h 21m
€115–307
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
6h 29m
€179–447
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOU - AMS
6h 25m
€125–441

Cardiff to Amsterdam by train and subway

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7h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 814.6 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Amsterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Amsterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 16h 2m.

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