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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Essen is to bus via Dortmund which costs €80 - €160 and takes 17h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Essen is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €100 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Essen?

The distance between Cardiff and Essen is 910 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Essen without a car is to train via London which takes 9h 4m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Cardiff to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Essen?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Essen is to train via London which takes 9h 4m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 17h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €370 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Cardiff to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 2:14 PM in Cardiff and 3:14 PM in Essen.

Where does the Cardiff to Essen train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Cardiff to Essen - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Essen central train station via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 14m.

There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Essen 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 London
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 Essen Hbftrain
9h 4m
€179–546
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
17h 17m
€68–248
Bus via Dortmund
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
17h 14m
€81–160
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
8h 24m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRS - DUS
7h 28m
€111–306
Train
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 Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
9h 39m
€179–547
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 Essencar
9h 33m
€159–227
Fly Cardiff Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CWL - DUS
7h 26m
€105–364
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
6h 11m
€108–366
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
6h 18m
€134–405
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
8h 7m
€119–394
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
8h 19m
€115–337
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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 32m
€153–472

Cardiff to Essen by train and subway

14Weekly Services

9h 4mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 909.8 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Essen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Essen central train station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and Dortmund central bus station in around 17h 14m.

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