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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Germany is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 24h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Germany is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Germany?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Germany. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. via London Victoria and Reichartstr.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Germany. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Paddington station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Germany?

The distance between Cardiff and Germany is 1207 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Germany without a car is to train which takes 14h 47m and costs €220 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Cardiff to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Germany bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Germany train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Germany?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Germany is to train which takes 14h 47m and costs €220 - €850. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 7h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 24h 51m.

Where does the Cardiff to Germany bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Germany train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2586+ hotels available in Germany.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Germany by train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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 Munich International Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BRS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
6h 7m
€90–291
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BRS - BER
6h 14m
€83–249
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
14h 47m
€222–814
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 S Spandau Bhftrain 10 / ...
20h 27m
€165–214
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Berlincar
12h 43m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CWL - DUS
7h 30m
€107–277
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 7m
€138–401
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BHX - FRA
6h 24m
€152–429
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 9m
€161–383
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus N1328
24h 51m
€100–162
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 Berlincar
13h 57m
€240–348

Cardiff to Germany by train and subway

47Weekly Services

14h 47mAverage Duration

€222Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,206.7 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, and Berlin Hbf in around 14h 47m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily.

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