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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Osaka is to train and fly which costs ¥65000 - ¥210000 and takes 22h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Osaka is to fly and train which takes 20h 41m and costs ¥65000 - ¥260000.

How far is it from Cardiff to Osaka?

The distance between Cardiff and Osaka is 9730 km.

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

It takes approximately 20h 41m to get from Cardiff to Osaka, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Osaka?

Osaka is 8h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:50 PM in Cardiff and 4:50 AM in Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9526+ hotels available in Osaka.

Cardiff to Osaka - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Osaka by plane or train

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Fly Cardiff Airport to Kansai International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane CWL - KIX
2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
20h 41m
¥67,309–252,846
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane LHR - ITM
21h 7m
¥135,598–300,341
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kobe (UKB)plane LHR - UKB
21h 46m
¥96,018–270,951
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane LHR - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
22h 19m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Kobe
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kobe (UKB)plane CWL - UKB
24h 43m
¥77,079–242,706
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kobe (UKB)plane BRS - UKB
22h 8m
¥69,067–207,785
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Takamatsu Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Takamatsu Airport (TAK)plane LHR - TAK
3. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain
4. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain
23h 24m
¥84,348–245,641

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

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Distance: 9,729.6 km
Duration: 20h 41m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Osaka, Japan?

KLM, Korean Air, and 10 other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kobe (UKB) 3 times a day.

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