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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Nijmegen is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 17h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Nijmegen is to fly and train which takes 6h 3m and costs €95 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Nijmegen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Nijmegen station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Nijmegen Centraal Station via London Victoria and Eindhoven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Nijmegen?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Nijmegen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Nijmegen?

The distance between Cardiff and Nijmegen is 804 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Nijmegen without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 14m and costs €210 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Cardiff to Nijmegen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Nijmegen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Nijmegen train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Nijmegen?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Nijmegen is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 14m and costs €210 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 17h 12m.

Where does the Cardiff to Nijmegen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Nijmegen?

Nijmegen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:32 PM in Cardiff and 11:32 PM in Nijmegen.

Where does the Cardiff to Nijmegen train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Nijmegen?

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Cardiff to Nijmegen - 14 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 14 ways to get from Cardiff to Nijmegen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bredatrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Breda to Nijmegentrain
8h 14m
€216–395
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Eindhoven Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus N81 / ...
17h 12m
€68–113
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nijmegencar
8h 2m
€261–324
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Nijmegentrain
6h 3m
€95–355
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Dordrecht to Nijmegentrain
9h 40m
€149–317
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus
3. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Nijmegentrain
17h 18m
€85–150
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Nijmegencar
9h 11m
€156–281
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Nijmegentrain
6h 34m
€90–274
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Nijmegentrain
7h 21m
€127–337
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
4. Take the train from Tilburg to Nijmegentrain
7h 1m
€209–501
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
7h 59m
€177–337
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Nijmegentrain
8h 4m
€139–389
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Nijmegentrain
8h 17m
€185–454
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Nijmegentrain
7h 57m
€210–498

Cardiff to Nijmegen by train and subway

102Weekly Services

8h 14mAverage Duration

€216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 804.2 km
Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Nijmegen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Breda in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Nijmegen Centraal Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Eindhoven Station in around 17h 12m.

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