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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Arnhem is to train and fly which costs €85 - €270 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Arnhem is to fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs €90 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Arnhem?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Arnhem. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Arnhem Centraal via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Arnhem?

The distance between Cardiff and Arnhem is 858 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Arnhem without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €140 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Cardiff to Arnhem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Arnhem train from?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Arnhem?

Arnhem is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:48 AM in Cardiff and 9:48 AM in Arnhem.

Where does the Cardiff to Arnhem train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Arnhem?

There are 903+ hotels available in Arnhem.

Cardiff to Arnhem - 10 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Arnhem by train (Eurostar), car, car train, train, plane, bus, 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
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
7h 47m
€145–423
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
cheapest
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
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
6h 58m
€77–326
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Arnhemcar
8h 14m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
5h 54m
€88–263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
11h 5m
€156–345
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 Arnhemcar
9h 22m
€158–231
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
5h 51m
€92–321
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 Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain
6h 24m
€175–443
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
7h 39m
€115–365
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
7h 31m
€133–508

Cardiff to Arnhem by train and subway

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7h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 858 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Arnhem Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, and Utrecht Centraal in around 7h 47m.

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