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 - €230 and takes 21h 57m.

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 €160 - €470.

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 Park Place and arriving at Hildesheim central bus station via London Victoria and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 57m.

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 Hauptbahnhof via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, Hengelo and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hildesheim?

The distance between Cardiff and Hildesheim is 1195 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 12h 52m and costs €170 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 12h 52m 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 National Express, depart from Park Place 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 12h 52m and costs €170 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €230 and takes 21h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €210 - €420 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Cardiff to Hildesheim bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Hildesheim?

Hildesheim is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:01 AM in Cardiff and 2:01 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?

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Where can I stay near Hildesheim?

There are 343+ hotels available in Hildesheim.

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

There are 12 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hengelotrain
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 77
12h 52m
€179–606
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
21h 57m
€75–229
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 Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain 55 / ...
4. Take the train from Herford to Hildesheim Hbftrain Rb
20h 4m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Hildesheimcar
10h 43m
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 47m
€150–297
Train via Herford
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 Rotterdam Centraal to Hengelotrain
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
5. Take the train from Herford to Hildesheim Hbftrain Rb
14h 55m
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 Hildesheimcar
11h 52m
€199–287
Fly Cardiff Airport to Hannover Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane CWL - HAJ
8h 9m
€214–415
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
7h 3m
€168–465
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 56m
€138–372
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
9h 12m
€122–480
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 55m
€211–472

Cardiff to Hildesheim by train and subway

47Weekly Services

12h 52mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,194.7 km
Duration: 12h 52m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, Hengelo, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Hildesheim central bus station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Hanover central bus station in around 21h 57m.

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