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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Groningen is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 19h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Groningen is to fly and drive which takes 6h 38m and costs €100 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Groningen central station via London Victoria and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Groningen via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Groningen?

The distance between Cardiff and Groningen is 993 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Groningen without a car is to train via Rotterdam which takes 9h 54m and costs €200 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Cardiff to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Groningen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Groningen train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Groningen?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Groningen is to train via Rotterdam which takes 9h 54m and costs €200 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 19h 30m.

Where does the Cardiff to Groningen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Groningen?

Groningen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:12 PM in Cardiff and 5:12 PM in Groningen.

Where does the Cardiff to Groningen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 462+ hotels available in Groningen.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Groningen 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 Rotterdam
best
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 Gouda to Groningentrain
9h 54m
€206–568
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 814
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N44 / ...
19h 30m
€75–127
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Groningencar
9h 52m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
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. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Groningencar
6h 53m
€116–296
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 Zuid to Groningentrain
10h 49m
€208–589
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningentrain
12h 20m
€158–402
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 Groningencar
11h 6m
€190–279
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Groningencar
6h 38m
€104–355
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
3. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Groningencar
7h 45m
€135–419
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
3. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Groningencar
7h 40m
€209–491
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain
8h 21m
€231–606
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
4. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Groningencar
8h 7m
€203–548
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
4. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Groningencar
8h 35m
€240–602

Cardiff to Groningen by train and subway

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9h 54mAverage Duration

€206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 992.8 km
Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Groningen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Groningen central station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 19h 30m.

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