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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam is to bus via Dover which costs €45 - €85 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €150 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Paddington and London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rotterdam?

The distance between Cardiff and Rotterdam is 746 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €110 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rotterdam bus from?

Cardiff to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €110 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 3:35 AM in Cardiff and 4:35 AM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Cardiff to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Cardiff to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam 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 Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 23m
€119–425
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814 / ...
15h 2m
€40–161
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 814
14h 15m
€48–84
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
7h 35m
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h
€86–278
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 Rotterdamcar
8h 44m
€149–212
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 56m
€90–336
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
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
4h 29m
€157–441
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 4m
€83–339
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 35m
€126–522

Cardiff to Rotterdam by train and subway

47Weekly Services

6h 23mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 746 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rotterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria and Dover in around 14h 15m.

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