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 €85 - €180 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 53m and costs €170 - €550.

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 station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal and Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hildesheim?

The distance between Cardiff and Hildesheim is 973 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 14h 10m and costs €180 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m 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 fly which takes 8h 11m and costs €100 - €550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €420 and takes 14h 10m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €180 and takes 21h 57m.

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 9:37 AM in Cardiff and 10:37 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?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Hildesheim by plane, train, bus, car, car 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.

Fly Cardiff Airport to Hannover Airport
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane CWL - HAJ
8h 11m
€104–530
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
€89–175
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
14h 10m
€186–414
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
€123–265
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
8h 3m
€167–358
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 Hbftrain
9h 3m
€132–655
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 Hbftrain
9h 5m
€165–403
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 53m
€177–509
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
10h 16m
€215–628
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 57m
€169–286

Cardiff to Hildesheim by train and subway

32Weekly Services

14h 10mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 973.3 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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

KLM flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, and Hannover Hbf in around 14h 10m.

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