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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Emden is to bus which costs €70 - €230 and takes 20h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Emden is to train and fly which takes 9h 2m and costs €130 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Emden?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Emden. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Emden?

The distance between Cardiff and Emden is 1169 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Emden without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 12h 27m and costs €180 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 12h 27m to get from Cardiff to Emden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Emden train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Emden?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Emden is to train via Cologne which takes 12h 27m and costs €180 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €230 and takes 20h 58m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Emden?

Emden is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:38 PM in Cardiff and 10:38 PM in Emden.

Where does the Cardiff to Emden train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Emden?

There are 1985+ hotels available in Emden.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Emden 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 via Cologne
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
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf35
12h 27m
€183–611
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOB075 / ...
20h 58m
€70–227
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Emden
10h 35m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)BRS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf
9h 2m
€132–327
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningen
4. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)Re
13h 45m
€166–550
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen
4. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)Re
21h 16m
€102–334
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 Emden
11h 43m
€189–278
Fly Cardiff Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bremen Airport (BRE)CWL - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf
9h 27m
€155–465
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 Groningen
4. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
9h 49m
€118–336
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 Groningen
3. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
9h 38m
€136–434
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 D-Flughafen Bf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf
9h 52m
€164–414
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 Groningen
4. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
10h 42m
€133–424

Cardiff to Emden by bus and train

13Weekly Services

20h 58mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,168.9 km
Duration: 12h 27m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Leer ZOB, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 20h 58m.

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