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 €60 - €180 and takes 19h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Assen is to fly and train which takes 6h 55m and costs €110 - €340.

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 19h 58m.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 35m 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 35m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €180 and takes 19h 58m.

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 8:24 AM in Cardiff and 9:24 AM 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 806+ 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, 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 Gouda to Assen
9h 35m
€159–572
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 Groningen central station075 / ...
19h 58m
€61–172
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Assen
9h 34m
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 Assen
6h 55m
€110–340
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assen
12h 48m
€236–447
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 Assen
10h 43m
€184–267
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 Assen
7h 9m
€109–271
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 Assen
8h 9m
€117–319
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 Gouda to Assen
8h 1m
€194–522
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
8h 3m
€174–455
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 Assen
8h 47m
€155–477
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EXT - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
9h 9m
€189–506

Cardiff to Assen by bus

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19h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 965.3 km
Duration: 9h 35m

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 35m. 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 19h 58m.

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