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 - €160 and takes 18h 40m.

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 45m and costs €100 - €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 40m.

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 11m.

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 11m and costs €150 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m 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 11m and costs €150 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 18h 40m.

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 1:47 AM in Cardiff and 2:47 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 847+ hotels available in Arnhem.

Cardiff to Arnhem - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 12 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraal
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem CentraalIce
8h 11m
€152–480
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Arnhem Central StationN69 / ...
18h 40m
€51–154
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
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 45m
€101–320
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminal
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Arnhem CentraalIce
12h 27m
€242–385
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
€159–232
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
€96–251
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 59m
€108–297
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 Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraal
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraal
6h 36m
€187–430
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 38m
€132–366
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 37m
€146–457
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 30m
€142–379

Cardiff to Arnhem by bus

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18h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 858 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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 11m. 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 40m.

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