Rome2Rio

How to get fromCardiff to Bensheimby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane or car ferry

Find Transport to Bensheim

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Bensheim by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MiditrainEil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)HbftrainIce
    4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bensheim, Bahnhoftrain62 / ...
    9h 45m
    €186–574

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt AirportbusN280
    21h 43m
    €71–188

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurttrain79
    4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bensheim, Bahnhoftrain62 / ...
    16h 7m
    €87–214

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bensheimcar
    10h 20m

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeCWL - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bensheim, Bahnhoftrain
    8h 15m
    €115–388

  6. 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 Bensheimcar
    11h 28m
    €190–278

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeBRS - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bensheim, Bahnhoftrain
    7h 46m
    €129–281

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeBHX - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bensheim, Bahnhoftrain
    6h 53m
    €137–348

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeLHR - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bensheim, Bahnhoftrain
    6h 43m
    €140–436

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeLCY - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bensheim, Bahnhoftrain
    6h 54m
    €168–531

  11. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeMAN - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bensheim, Bahnhoftrain
    8h 50m
    €137–318

Cardiff to Bensheim by train and subway

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€186Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bensheim, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bensheim, Bahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bensheim, Bahnhof via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt, Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof, and Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof in around 21h 43m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Cardiff

Trips to Bensheim

Popular routes