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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Essen is to bus which costs €70 - €160 and takes 16h 57m.

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 13m and costs €150 - €310.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 57m.

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 24m.

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 which takes 9h 24m and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m 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 which takes 9h 24m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 16h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €350 and takes 7h 10m.

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 8:24 PM in Cardiff and 9:24 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 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
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 24m
€282–521
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
16h 57m
€73–152
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
€257–319
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
6h 51m
€115–290
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Essen Hbftrain 77
11h 10m
€164–396
Bus, train
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
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
17h 37m
€97–201
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
€132–234
Fly Cardiff Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CWL - DUS
7h 10m
€111–349
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 13m
€154–306
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 33m
€170–421
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 Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbftrain
8h 22m
€105–316

Cardiff to Essen by train and subway

14Weekly Services

9h 24mAverage Duration

€282Cheapest Price

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Distance: 909.6 km
Duration: 9h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Essen central train station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 16h 57m.

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