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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dessel is to bus and train which costs €35 - €75 and takes 14h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dessel is to train and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dessel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dessel. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Dessel Markt via London Victoria, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 and Turnhout Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dessel?

The distance between Cardiff and Dessel is 717 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dessel without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs €140 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Cardiff to Dessel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dessel bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dessel?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dessel is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs €140 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 15h 37m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dessel bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Dessel?

There are 399+ hotels available in Dessel.

Cardiff to Dessel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Dessel 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.

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 Bruxelles-Midi to TurnhoutIc / ...
8h 40m
€140–470
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to TurnhoutIc / ...
14h 3m
€38–74
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dessel
6h 57m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Mol
8h 24m
€107–289
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Station MerodeleiX41 / ...
15h 37m
€49–121
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 Dessel
8h 6m
€139–198
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Mol
8h 8m
€92–278
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 Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Mol
7h 41m
€107–369
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 Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Mol
7h 35m
€112–428
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 Anvers-Berchem to Mol
7h 24m
€141–387
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 Anvers-Central
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Mol
8h 5m
€194–476

Cardiff to Dessel by train, subway, and bus

56Weekly Services

8h 40mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.2 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dessel, Belgium?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dessel Markt via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Turnhout, and Turnhout Station perron 2 in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Dessel Markt via London Victoria, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Station Merodelei, and Turnhout Station perron 2 in around 15h 37m.

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