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 €55 - €180 and takes 18h 30m.

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 43m and costs €95 - €320.

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 Park Place and arriving at Arnhem Central Station via London Victoria and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

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, Rotterdam Alexander and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

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 8h 1m and costs €150 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m 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 National Express, depart from Park Place 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 which takes 8h 1m and costs €150 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the Cardiff to Arnhem bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Arnhem?

Arnhem is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 3:43 AM in Cardiff and 4:43 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Arnhem?

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Where can I stay near Arnhem?

There are 842+ hotels available in Arnhem.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Arnhem by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
8h 1m
€152–467
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 814
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Arnhem Central Stationbus N69 / ...
18h 30m
€58–180
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
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 43m
€97–320
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
12h 21m
€297–429
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
€159–232
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
€93–263
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 Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
6h 58m
€95–329
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 Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain
6h 40m
€187–457
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
6h 59m
€161–452
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 34m
€147–507

Cardiff to Arnhem by train and subway

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8h 1mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 858 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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, Rotterdam Alexander, and Utrecht Centraal in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Arnhem Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 18h 30m.

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