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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Esbjerg is to bus and train which costs 650 kr - 1700 kr and takes 26h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Esbjerg is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 41m and costs 1000 kr - 3400 kr.

How far is it from Cardiff to Esbjerg?

The distance between Cardiff and Esbjerg is 1041 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Esbjerg without a car is to train and bus via Amsterdam which takes 18h 56m and costs 1200 kr - 4000 kr.

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

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Esbjerg?

Esbjerg is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 3:47 PM in Cardiff and 4:47 PM in Esbjerg.

Where can I stay near Esbjerg?

There are 1512+ hotels available in Esbjerg.

Cardiff to Esbjerg - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Esbjerg by plane, bus, train, car, car 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.

Fly from Cardiff Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Billund Airport (BLL)CWL - BLL
2. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminal
9h 9m
kr 831–4,301
Bus, train
cheapest
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 bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Kolding bus station
4. Take the train from Kolding St. to Esbjerg St.Ic / ...
26h 36m
kr 673–1,662
Train, bus via Amsterdam
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 bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Kolding bus station
4. Take the train from Kolding St. to Esbjerg St.Ic / ...
18h 56m
kr 1,202–3,986
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Esbjerg
13h 49m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Billund Airport (BLL)BRS - BLL
3. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminal
8h 30m
kr 926–2,336
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Billund Airport (BLL)LHR - BLL
3. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminal
7h 41m
kr 1,060–3,325
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Billund Airport (BLL)LGW - BLL
4. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminal
8h 38m
kr 1,052–3,666
Train, train to Exeter, fly, bus
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 Billund Airport (BLL)EXT - BLL
4. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminal
11h 6m
kr 1,388–3,559
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam CentraalEil
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kolding bus station
4. Take the train from Kolding St. to Esbjerg St.Ic / ...
20h 4m
kr 1,306–4,015
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 Esbjerg
14h 57m
kr 2,050–3,013

Cardiff to Esbjerg by train, subway, and bus

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18h 56mAverage Duration

kr 1,202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,040.9 km
Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Esbjerg, Denmark?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Esbjerg. However, you can take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Billund Airport (BLL), walk to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport, then take the bus to Esbjerg Busterminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Esbjerg St. via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Kolding bus station, and Kolding St. in around 18h 56m.

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