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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bonn is to bus via Dover which costs €55 - €100 and takes 17h 45m.

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 37m and costs €140 - €420.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.

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, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bonn?

The distance between Cardiff and Bonn is 858 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 8h 31m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD 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 8h 31m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 17h 45m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bonn bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bonn?

Bonn is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:30 AM in Cardiff and 12:30 PM 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?

Book your Cardiff to Bonn train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Cardiff to Bonn bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bonn?

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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, 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 Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
8h 31m
€159–576
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Bonn UN Campus
17h 45m
€55–96
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bonn
8h 31m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CWL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbf
8h 39m
€113–374
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN870 / ...
18h 16m
€56–94
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 Bonn
9h 39m
€163–232
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
6h 37m
€146–418
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbf
7h 23m
€121–353
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbf
7h 30m
€142–396
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BHX - CGN
6h 45m
€115–295
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 Utrecht Centraal
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
5. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbf
9h 3m
€124–356
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 Utrecht Centraal
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbf
8h 53m
€128–423

Cardiff to Bonn by train and subway

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8h 31mAverage Duration

€159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 858.5 km
Duration: 8h 31m

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, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bonn UN Campus via London Victoria and Dover in around 17h 45m.

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