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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Arnhem is to bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 19h.

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 56m and costs €95 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Arnhem?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Arnhem station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Arnhem Central Station via London Victoria and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

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 Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Arnhem?

The distance between Cardiff and Arnhem is 898 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 via Brussels which takes 9h 8m and costs €190 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Cardiff to Arnhem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Arnhem bus from?

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

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.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Arnhem?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Arnhem is to train via Brussels which takes 9h 8m and costs €190 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 19h.

Where does the Cardiff to Arnhem bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Arnhem?

Arnhem is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:05 PM in Cardiff and 12:05 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 bus ticket from Cardiff to Arnhem?

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

Where can I stay near Arnhem?

There are 845+ hotels available in Arnhem.

Cardiff to Arnhem - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Arnhem 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 via Brussels
best
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 Schiphol Airport
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
9h 8m
€191–628
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Arnhem Central StationN69 / ...
19h
€50–138
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Arnhem
8h 10m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
5h 59m
€92–291
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Arnhem CentraalIce
9h 25m
€135–534
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraal
11h 23m
€117–346
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 Arnhem
9h 19m
€159–233
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
5h 56m
€97–350
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
6h 58m
€104–330
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 Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraal
6h 35m
€181–428
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
7h 31m
€132–369
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
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
7h 33m
€143–521
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
3. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Arnhem Centraal
8h 22m
€137–373

Cardiff to Arnhem by train and subway

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9h 8mAverage Duration

€191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 898.4 km
Duration: 9h 8m

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 Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Arnhem Central Station via London Victoria and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 19h.

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