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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hanover is to bus via Dover which costs €65 - €120 and takes 19h 45m.

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 34m and costs €130 - €440.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Hanover central bus station via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.

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 Int., Bruxelles Midi and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hanover?

The distance between Cardiff and Hanover is 1129 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 29m and costs €180 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 11h 29m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD 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 29m and costs €180 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 19h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €380 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Cardiff to Hanover bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Hanover?

Hanover is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 12:17 PM in Cardiff and 1:17 PM 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?

Book your Cardiff to Hanover train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Cardiff to Hanover bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hanover?

There are 328+ hotels available in Hanover.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Hanover by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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 Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain Tha
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
11h 29m
€184–496
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Hanover central bus stationbus
19h 45m
€65–111
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 18m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Hannover Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane CWL - HAJ
7h 27m
€155–375
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 50m
€174–667
Bus
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
€86–214
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 27m
€194–287
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 14m
€121–278
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 23m
€103–410
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 14m
€119–333
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 34m
€139–437

Cardiff to Hanover by train and subway

16Weekly Services

11h 29mAverage Duration

€184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,129.4 km
Duration: 11h 29m

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 Int., Bruxelles Midi, and Dortmund Hbf in around 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Hanover central bus station via London Victoria and Dover in around 19h 45m.

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