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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Austria is to train and fly which costs €65 - €210 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Austria is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs €60 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Austria. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Stephansplatz via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Meidling and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Austria?

The distance between Cardiff and Austria is 1521 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Austria without a car is to train via Mitte-Landstraße which takes 21h 51m and costs €200 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Cardiff to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Austria train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Austria?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Austria is to train via Mitte-Landstraße which takes 21h 51m and costs €200 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 27h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €280 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Austria?

Austria is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 7:45 PM in Cardiff and 8:45 PM in Austria.

Where does the Cardiff to Austria train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4652+ hotels available in Austria.

Cardiff to Austria - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Austria by train, plane, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), 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 to Bristol Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BRS - VIE
6h 6m
€68–207
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane BRS - INN
5h 47m
€62–369
Train via Mitte-Landstraße
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Meidlingtrain Nj
21h 51m
€204–450
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus
27h 25m
€101–177
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Viennacar
16h 24m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane CWL - SZG
11h 45m
€77–280
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BRS - SZG
5h 45m
€64–273
Fly Cardiff Airport to Innsbruck Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane CWL - INN
7h 21m
€135–706
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane LGW - INN
7h 38m
€127–498
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane LGW - SZG
7h 42m
€129–382
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Meidlingtrain Nj
22h 38m
€218–488
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus
29h 43m
€103–303
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 Viennacar
17h 38m
€291–436

Cardiff to Austria by train and subway

6Weekly Services

21h 51mAverage Duration

€204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,521.4 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Austria?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stephansplatz via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Meidling, Wien Mitte, and Mitte-Landstraße in around 21h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Stephansplatz via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Praha, Hlavní Nádraží, Vienna, International Busterminal (Vib), and Erdberg in around 27h 25m.

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