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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Assen is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 20h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Assen is to fly and drive which takes 6h 45m and costs €95 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Assen. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Assen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Assen via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Assen?

The distance between Cardiff and Assen is 965 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Assen without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €200 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Cardiff to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Assen bus from?

Cardiff to Assen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Assen train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Assen?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Assen is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €200 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 20h 7m.

Where does the Cardiff to Assen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Assen?

Assen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:47 PM in Cardiff and 11:47 PM in Assen.

Where does the Cardiff to Assen train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 853+ hotels available in Assen.

Cardiff to Assen - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Assen 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
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 Gouda to Assentrain
9h 37m
€200–558
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 Groningen central stationbus N44 / ...
20h 7m
€75–136
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Assencar
9h 37m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
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. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Assencar
7h
€110–281
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 Assentrain
12h 3m
€153–396
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 Assencar
10h 51m
€184–268
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Assencar
6h 45m
€99–350
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
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. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Assencar
7h 52m
€130–404
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 Gouda to Assentrain
8h 4m
€225–586
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
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. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Assencar
7h 47m
€203–486
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
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. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Assencar
8h 14m
€197–543
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
4. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Assencar
8h 42m
€234–587

Cardiff to Assen by train and subway

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9h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 965.4 km
Duration: 9h 37m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Assen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Assen, Maasstraat via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 20h 7m.

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