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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hilversum is to bus which costs €55 - €180 and takes 17h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hilversum is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €85 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Hilversum?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hilversum. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hilversum via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hilversum?

The distance between Cardiff and Hilversum is 836 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hilversum without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €130 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Cardiff to Hilversum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hilversum train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Hilversum?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hilversum is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €130 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 17h 3m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Hilversum?

Hilversum is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:47 PM in Cardiff and 9:47 PM in Hilversum.

Where does the Cardiff to Hilversum train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Hilversum?

There are 605+ hotels available in Hilversum.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Hilversum by train, bus, 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 Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversum
7h 50m
€136–391
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central StationN824
17h 3m
€59–179
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Hilversum
7h 53m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
5h 19m
€71–228
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam CentraalEil
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversum
9h 31m
€112–418
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 Hilversum
9h 1m
€159–228
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
5h 9m
€87–315
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
6h 12m
€89–326
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 Hilversum
6h 15m
€166–401
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LTN - AMS
6h 48m
€117–317
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOU - AMS
6h 50m
€128–463
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EXT - AMS
7h 15m
€147–444

Cardiff to Hilversum by train and subway

32Weekly Services

7h 50mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 836.2 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hilversum, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hilversum via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Hilversum via London Victoria, Amsterdam Central Station, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 17h 3m.

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