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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Gießen is to bus via Dortmund which costs €85 - €170 and takes 20h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Gießen is to train and fly which takes 7h 40m and costs €130 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Gießen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Gießen via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Gießen?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Gießen?

The distance between Cardiff and Gießen is 1073 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gießen without a car is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs €180 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 42m to get from Cardiff to Gießen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gießen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gießen train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Gießen?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gießen is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs €180 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €85 - €170 and takes 20h 5m.

Where does the Cardiff to Gießen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Gießen?

Gießen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:07 PM in Cardiff and 11:07 PM in Gießen.

Where does the Cardiff to Gießen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gießen?

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Cardiff to Gießen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Gießen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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
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 Gießen Bahnhof
10h 42m
€183–577
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train station
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Gießen037 / ...
23h 12m
€71–171
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 Gießen037
20h 5m
€86–164
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Gießen
9h 49m
Fly from Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Frankfurt (FRA)CWL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
8h 58m
€111–391
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 Gießen
10h 58m
€184–268
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)BRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
8h 39m
€125–284
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, 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 Gießen Bahnhof
7h 47m
€133–351
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)LHR - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
7h 40m
€137–439
Train to London City Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Frankfurt (FRA)LCY - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
7h 50m
€165–534

Cardiff to Gießen by train and subway

56Weekly Services

10h 42mAverage Duration

€183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,072.5 km
Duration: 10h 42m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gießen Bahnhof 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 10h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Gießen via London Victoria, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and Dortmund central bus station in around 20h 5m.

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