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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Göttingen is to bus via Dortmund which costs €85 - €170 and takes 20h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Göttingen is to train and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs €140 - €470.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Göttingen?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Göttingen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Göttingen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Göttingen?

The distance between Cardiff and Göttingen is 1243 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Göttingen without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs €190 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 11h 3m to get from Cardiff to Göttingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Göttingen bus from?

Cardiff to Göttingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Göttingen train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Göttingen?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Göttingen is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs €190 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €85 - €170 and takes 20h 35m.

Where does the Cardiff to Göttingen bus arrive?

Cardiff to Göttingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Göttingen?

Göttingen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:53 AM in Cardiff and 9:53 AM in Göttingen.

Where does the Cardiff to Göttingen train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Göttingen?

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Cardiff to Göttingen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Göttingen station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Göttingen central bus station via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Göttingen 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 Göttingen22 / ...
11h 3m
€190–617
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hanover central bus station
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Göttingen central bus stationN24 / ...
22h 57m
€82–183
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
3. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Göttingen central bus station264
20h 35m
€86–167
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Göttingen
10h 53m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)BRS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen
7h 48m
€129–308
Train 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 train from Amsterdam Centraal to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
4. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Göttingen22 / ...
15h 58m
€187–698
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 Göttingen
12h 1m
€195–288
Fly Cardiff Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)CWL - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen
8h 8m
€185–415
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)LHR - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen
6h 56m
€140–463
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt (FRA)BHX - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Göttingen
8h 51m
€137–395
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BRS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen Ber to Berlin-Spandau
4. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Göttingen
9h 14m
€112–315

Cardiff to Göttingen by train and subway

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11h 3mAverage Duration

€190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,242.9 km
Duration: 11h 3m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Göttingen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 11h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Göttingen central bus station via London Victoria, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and Dortmund central bus station in around 20h 35m.

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