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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Linköping is to bus which costs 1700 kr - 3300 kr and takes 36h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Linköping is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs 1000 kr - 6000 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Linköping?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Linköping. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Linköping via London Victoria and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Linköping?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Linköping. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Linköping C via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 19m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Linköping?

The distance between Cardiff and Linköping is 1457 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Linköping without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 24h 19m and costs 3200 kr - 7000 kr.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Cardiff to Linköping, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Linköping bus from?

Cardiff to Linköping bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Linköping train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Linköping?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Linköping is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs 1000 kr - 6000 kr. Alternatively, you can train via Osnabrück, which costs 3200 kr - 7000 kr and takes 24h 19m, you could also bus, which costs 1700 kr - 3300 kr and takes 36h 32m.

Where does the Cardiff to Linköping bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Linköping?

Linköping is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:40 AM in Cardiff and 6:40 AM in Linköping.

Where does the Cardiff to Linköping train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Linköping?

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Where can I stay near Linköping?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Linköping 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 from Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)plane CWL - LPI
7h 49m
kr 1,078–5,604
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)plane BRS - LPI
8h
kr 1,076–4,406
Train via Osnabrück
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 Osnabrueck Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Linköping Ctrain 083 / ...
24h 19m
kr 3,252–6,689
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Hamburgbus
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece / ...
5. Take the bus from Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade to Linköping Ikeabus
32h 43m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Linköpingcar
20h 8m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)plane BHX - LPI
8h 33m
kr 1,410–4,736
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)plane SOU - LPI
9h 37m
kr 1,615–6,145
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)plane LHR - LPI
8h 43m
kr 1,692–5,899
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 Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Linköping Centralstationtrain
26h 19m
kr 3,082–6,459
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Linköpingbus
36h 32m
kr 1,705–3,237
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 Linköpingcar
21h 22m
kr 3,570–5,693

Cardiff to Linköping by train and subway

13Weekly Services

24h 19mAverage Duration

kr 3,252Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,457.2 km
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Linköping, Sweden?

KLM flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Linköping City Airport (LPI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Linköping C via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 24h 19m.

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