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 - €250 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Arnhem is to train and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €170 - €450.

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 45m.

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 45m and costs €140 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m 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 6:48 PM in Cardiff and 7:48 PM 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.

Where can I stay near Arnhem?

There are 909+ hotels available in Arnhem.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Arnhem by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car 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
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 45m
€145–487
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
cheapest
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 Den Haag Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain
8h 13m
€85–250
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
5. Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraaltrain
14h 32m
€88–207
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 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 22m
€175–447
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 28m
€150–231
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 37m
€118–357
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
4. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
5. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain
7h 47m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Arnhem Centraaltrain
8h 30m
€131–332
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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 Den Haag Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain
9h 5m
€90–316

Cardiff to Arnhem by train and subway

47Weekly Services

7h 45mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 858.1 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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 45m.

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