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 700 kr - 1900 kr and takes 26h 46m.

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 39m and costs 1000 kr - 3300 kr.

How far is it from Cardiff to Esbjerg?

The distance between Cardiff and Esbjerg is 1059 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 34m and costs 1200 kr - 3900 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m 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 6:39 AM in Cardiff and 7:39 AM in Esbjerg.

Where can I stay near Esbjerg?

There are 1458+ hotels available in Esbjerg.

Cardiff to Esbjerg - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Esbjerg by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Billund Airport, bus
best
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 1,207–3,192
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 46m
kr 701–1,809
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 34m
kr 1,202–3,885
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
Fly Cardiff Airport to Billund Airport, bus
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 19m
kr 1,481–4,820
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Billund Airport, 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 39m
kr 1,050–3,225
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Billund Airport, 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 37m
kr 1,039–3,838
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)BRS - CPH
3. Take the train from København H to Esbjerg St.
9h 28m
kr 922–2,922
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Billund Airport, 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 3m
kr 1,520–4,225
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 8m
kr 1,336–3,995
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 2,052–3,016

Cardiff to Esbjerg by train, subway, and bus

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18h 34mAverage Duration

kr 1,202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,058.7 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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 Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 34m.

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