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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hildesheim is to bus which costs €70 - €190 and takes 22h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hildesheim is to train and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €150 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Hildesheim?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hildesheim station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Hildesheim central bus station via London Victoria and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Hildesheim?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hildesheim Hbf via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal and Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hildesheim?

The distance between Cardiff and Hildesheim is 1231 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hildesheim without a car is to train which takes 13h 24m and costs €190 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 13h 24m to get from Cardiff to Hildesheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hildesheim bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hildesheim train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Hildesheim?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hildesheim is to train which takes 13h 24m and costs €190 - €700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €200 - €410 and takes 8h 9m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €190 and takes 22h 5m.

Where does the Cardiff to Hildesheim bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Hildesheim?

Hildesheim is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 3:38 AM in Cardiff and 4:38 AM in Hildesheim.

Where does the Cardiff to Hildesheim train arrive?

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

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

Book your Cardiff to Hildesheim train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Cardiff to Hildesheim bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hildesheim?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Hildesheim 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hannover HbfIce
13h 24m
€198–659
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hanover central bus stationN1328
22h 5m
€73–182
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to HerfordRe
4. Take the train from Herford to Hildesheim HbfRe
20h 11m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Hildesheim
10h 38m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Hannover Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)CWL - HAJ
8h 9m
€203–403
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 Hildesheim
11h 47m
€200–288
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)BRS - HAJ
7h 50m
€157–326
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)LHR - HAJ
7h 3m
€158–450
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)BRS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
8h 42m
€155–361
Fly Cardiff Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bremen Airport (BRE)CWL - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
9h 7m
€211–498
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)EXT - HAJ
10h 1m
€188–502

Cardiff to Hildesheim by train and subway

44Weekly Services

13h 24mAverage Duration

€198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,231 km
Duration: 13h 24m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hildesheim Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, and Hannover Hbf in around 13h 24m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ) twice daily.

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