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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kerken is to bus which costs €65 - €170 and takes 19h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kerken is to fly and train which takes 8h 27m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Kerken?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Kerken. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Kerken Nieukerk Bahnhof via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen, Hbf and Krefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kerken?

The distance between Cardiff and Kerken is 866 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kerken without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €170 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Cardiff to Kerken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kerken train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Kerken?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kerken is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €170 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €170 and takes 19h 39m.

Where does the Cardiff to Kerken train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kerken?

There are 565+ hotels available in Kerken.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Kerken 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 Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen HbfIce
4. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Krefeld Hbf
9h 37m
€172–610
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train station
3. Take the bus from DU- Hbf Westeingang to Geldern Bahnhof
19h 39m
€66–165
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Düsseldorf central bus station
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kerken Nieukerk Bahnhof
17h 20m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Kerken
8h 6m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CWL - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kerken Nieukerk Bahnhof
8h 23m
Train via Rotterdam
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 Venlo
12h 14m
€156–420
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 Kerken
9h 15m
€154–223
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BRS - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kerken Nieukerk Bahnhof
8h 2m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kerken Nieukerk Bahnhof
7h 9m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kerken Nieukerk Bahnhof
7h 9m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Venlo
8h 27m
€113–334
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Venlo
8h 46m
€108–275

Cardiff to Kerken by train and subway

56Weekly Services

9h 37mAverage Duration

€172Cheapest Price

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Distance: 866.2 km
Duration: 9h 37m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kerken Nieukerk Bahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen, Hbf, and Krefeld Hbf in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Kerken Nieukerk Bahnhof via London Victoria, Duisburg central train station, DU- Hbf Westeingang, Geldern Bahnhof, and Geldern Bahnhof in around 19h 39m.

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