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 - €170 and takes 15h 50m.

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 42m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

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 14m.

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 14m and costs €110 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 14m and costs €110 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €170 and takes 15h 50m.

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 6:18 AM in Cardiff and 7:18 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?

There are 2665+ hotels available in Amsterdam.

Cardiff to Amsterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 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 Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 14m
€119–466
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
15h 50m
€51–164
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdamcar
8h 28m
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
4h 42m
€84–274
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
9h 32m
€265–350
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Amsterdamcar
9h 37m
€159–227
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
4h 54m
€80–217
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
5h 57m
€82–283
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain
5h 56m
€177–450
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
5h 59m
€148–406

Cardiff to Amsterdam by train and subway

46Weekly Services

7h 14mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Amsterdam.

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Distance: 814.7 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Amsterdam Sloterdijk via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 15h 50m.

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