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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hanover is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 20h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hanover is to train and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs €160 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Hanover?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hanover station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Hanover central bus station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Hanover?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hanover?

The distance between Cardiff and Hanover is 1150 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hanover without a car is to train via Dortmund which takes 11h 43m and costs €290 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 43m to get from Cardiff to Hanover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hanover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hanover train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Hanover?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hanover is to train via Dortmund which takes 11h 43m and costs €290 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 20h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €500 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Cardiff to Hanover bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Hanover?

Hanover is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:21 AM in Cardiff and 9:21 AM in Hanover.

Where does the Cardiff to Hanover train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Hanover?

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Cardiff to Hanover - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Hanover by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car 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 Dortmund
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 Dortmund Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
11h 43m
€293–543
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hanover central bus stationbus N1328
20h 20m
€78–128
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 Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
18h 26m
€136–166
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Hanovercar
10h 22m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane BRS - HAJ
7h 20m
€135–306
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 Hannover Hbftrain Ice
12h 23m
€230–675
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 Hanovercar
11h 36m
€194–288
Fly Cardiff Airport to Hannover Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane CWL - HAJ
7h 36m
€84–495
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane LHR - HAJ
6h 29m
€168–481
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane BRS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 7m
€120–351
Fly Cardiff Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane CWL - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 27m
€94–450
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Hannover Airport
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 Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane EXT - HAJ
9h 22m
€294–622

Cardiff to Hanover by train and subway

14Weekly Services

11h 43mAverage Duration

€293Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,149.6 km
Duration: 11h 43m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Dortmund Hbf in around 11h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Hanover central bus station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 20h 20m.

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