What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to De Efteling?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to De Efteling is to bus which costs €45 - €140 and takes 17h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to De Efteling?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to De Efteling is to train and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs €170 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and De Efteling?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at De Efteling via London Victoria and Rotterdam Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

How far is it from Cardiff to De Efteling?

The distance between Cardiff and De Efteling is 829 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to De Efteling without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to De Efteling without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €140 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to De Efteling?

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Cardiff to De Efteling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to De Efteling bus from?

Cardiff to De Efteling bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to De Efteling?

The best way to get from Cardiff to De Efteling is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €140 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 17h 26m.

Where does the Cardiff to De Efteling bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and De Efteling?

De Efteling is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:48 AM in Cardiff and 2:48 AM in De Efteling.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to De Efteling?

Book your Cardiff to De Efteling bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near De Efteling?

There are 704+ hotels available in De Efteling.

Cardiff to De Efteling - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to De Efteling by train, bus, 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.

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburg
8h 14m
€144–415
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to De EftelingN93
17h 26m
€46–132
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to De Efteling
7h 19m
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 Tilburg
7h 6m
€98–306
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam CentraalEil
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburg
9h 58m
€118–404
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 De Efteling
8h 28m
€149–213
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 Tilburg
7h 3m
€103–365
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 Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburg
6h 42m
€174–415
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 Tilburg
8h 5m
€110–345
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train, line 301 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Tilburg
4. Take the bus from Tilburg, Centraal Station to Kaatsheuvel, Efteling
8h
€127–363
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Breda
7h 51m
€149–415
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 Tilburg
8h 41m
€149–536

Cardiff to De Efteling by train, subway, bus, and foot

33Weekly Services

8h 14mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 829 km
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and De Efteling, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to De Efteling via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, Tilburg, Tilburg, Centraal Station, and Kaatsheuvel, Efteling in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to De Efteling via London Victoria, Rotterdam Central Station, and De Efteling in around 17h 26m.

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