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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Erlangen is to bus via Dover which costs €80 - €160 and takes 23h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Erlangen is to train and fly which takes 7h 38m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Erlangen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Erlangen?

The distance between Cardiff and Erlangen is 1254 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs €200 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 12h 11m to get from Cardiff to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Erlangen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Erlangen is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs €200 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 23h 37m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €650 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Erlangen?

Erlangen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:19 AM in Cardiff and 5:19 AM in Erlangen.

Where does the Cardiff to Erlangen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1191+ hotels available in Erlangen.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Erlangen 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
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 Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
12h 11m
€202–640
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Nuremberg central bus stationN280
24h 35m
€78–193
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Nuremberg central bus station
23h 37m
€84–151
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Erlangen
11h 38m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)BRS - NUE
7h 38m
€112–323
Train via Würzburg
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 Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbf50 / ...
5. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Erlangen
13h 44m
€215–637
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 Erlangen
12h 46m
€220–318
Fly Cardiff Airport to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)CWL - NUE
7h 48m
€108–610
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)BHX - NUE
8h 26m
€125–331
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)STN - NUE
7h 43m
€104–336
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BRS - MUC
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangen
8h 24m
€131–342
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)EXT - NUE
9h 39m
€193–529

Cardiff to Erlangen by train and subway

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12h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,254.5 km
Duration: 12h 11m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Erlangen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Erlangen via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Nuremberg central bus station, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 23h 37m.

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