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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bonn is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs €55 - €110 and takes 19h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bonn is to train and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs €160 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bonn?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Bonn Marie-Kahle-Allee via London Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Bonn?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bonn Hbf via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bonn?

The distance between Cardiff and Bonn is 870 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bonn without a car is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs €220 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Cardiff to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bonn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bonn train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Bonn?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bonn is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs €220 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 52m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bonn bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bonn?

Bonn is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:39 PM in Cardiff and 12:39 AM in Bonn.

Where does the Cardiff to Bonn train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Bonn?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Bonn?

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Where can I stay near Bonn?

There are 1445+ hotels available in Bonn.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Bonn 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 Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
9h 30m
€225–464
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bonn UN Campusbus N280
19h
€55–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Bonn Marie-Kahle-Alleebus FlixBus
18h 52m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bonncar
8h 35m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
8h 24m
€110–272
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 Bonncar
9h 49m
€135–213
Fly Cardiff Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CWL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
8h 50m
€126–342
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
6h 33m
€161–408
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
7h 27m
€145–319
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
7h 31m
€159–380
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
9h 13m
€118–331
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
8h 59m
€114–411

Cardiff to Bonn by train and subway

56Weekly Services

9h 30mAverage Duration

€225Cheapest Price

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Distance: 870.2 km
Duration: 9h 30m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bonn Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, and Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bonn Marie-Kahle-Allee via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria Coach Station in around 18h 52m.

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