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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hasselt is to bus which costs €40 - €150 and takes 16h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hasselt is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €130 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Hasselt?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hasselt station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Hasselt Station via London Victoria and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Hasselt?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hasselt. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hasselt via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hasselt?

The distance between Cardiff and Hasselt is 689 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hasselt without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €130 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Cardiff to Hasselt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hasselt bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hasselt train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Hasselt?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hasselt is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €130 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €150 and takes 16h 20m.

Where does the Cardiff to Hasselt bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Hasselt?

Hasselt is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:49 PM in Cardiff and 2:49 PM in Hasselt.

Where does the Cardiff to Hasselt train arrive?

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

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

Book your Cardiff to Hasselt train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Cardiff to Hasselt bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hasselt?

There are 739+ hotels available in Hasselt.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Hasselt 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 Bruxelles-Midi to HasseltIc / ...
6h 35m
€134–424
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train station
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt Station
16h 20m
€44–143
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Hasselt
7h 16m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Hasselt
7h 43m
€91–294
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to HasseltIc / ...
8h 16m
€80–261
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 Hasselt
8h 24m
€139–203
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Hasselt
8h 4m
€100–266
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselt
7h 49m
€97–354
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Hasselt
7h 2m
€136–350
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselt
7h 39m
€118–452
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselt
8h 17m
€191–467
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Maastricht
9h 44m
€132–400

Cardiff to Hasselt by bus

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16h 20mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 688.8 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hasselt, Belgium?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hasselt via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Hasselt Station via London Victoria and Brussels-North train station in around 16h 20m.

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