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 - €160 and takes 16h 58m.

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 4h 59m and costs €85 - €310.

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 48m.

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 48m and costs €140 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m 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 48m and costs €140 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 16h 58m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Hilversum?

Hilversum is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:15 AM in Cardiff and 11:15 AM 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 595+ hotels available in Hilversum.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Hilversum by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 48m
€140–469
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814 / ...
16h 58m
€55–155
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 55m
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
4h 59m
€89–305
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminal
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
11h 52m
€229–375
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 4m
€159–227
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 13m
€88–236
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
€96–284
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 13m
€175–419
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
6h 6m
€153–420
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
€134–442

Cardiff to Hilversum by bus and train

110Weekly Services

16h 58mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 836.3 km
Duration: 7h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Hilversum via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 16h 58m.

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