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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dortmund is to bus and train which costs €60 - €110 and takes 18h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dortmund is to train and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs €140 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dortmund?

The distance between Cardiff and Dortmund is 943 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs €240 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Cardiff to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dortmund bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dortmund train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dortmund is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs €240 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €120 and takes 16h 12m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dortmund bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Dortmund?

Dortmund is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:54 AM in Cardiff and 2:54 AM in Dortmund.

Where does the Cardiff to Dortmund train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dortmund?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Dortmund 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 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 Dortmund Hbftrain
9h 29m
€249–493
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Dortmund Dorstfeldtrain S1
18h 15m
€61–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
16h 12m
€92–117
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dortmundcar
8h 48m
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 Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
7h 43m
€114–323
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 Dortmundcar
10h 2m
€163–237
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 Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 40m
€144–455
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 Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 41m
€167–437
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
7h 27m
€195–536
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
7h 20m
€146–403
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
8h 16m
€166–435

Cardiff to Dortmund by train and subway

14Weekly Services

9h 29mAverage Duration

€249Cheapest Price

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Distance: 943.5 km
Duration: 9h 29m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dortmund Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall in around 16h 12m.

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