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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €40 - €180 and takes 14h 49m.

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 53m and costs €150 - €380.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs €120 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 FlixBus, 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 35m and costs €120 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €180 and takes 14h 49m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:43 AM in Cardiff and 12:43 PM 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?

Book your Cardiff to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Cardiff to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 819+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Cardiff to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam by train, bus, 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 PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
6h 35m
€120–371
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central StationN814 / ...
14h 49m
€43–174
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam
7h 31m
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 Rotterdam Centraal
5h 8m
€82–239
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam CentraalEil
8h 16m
€96–398
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 Rotterdam
8h 40m
€149–213
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 Rotterdam Centraal
4h 58m
€100–335
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
4h 53m
€150–380
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 1m
€97–325
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOU - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 39m
€133–461
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EXT - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 4m
€158–465

Cardiff to Rotterdam by bus

129Weekly Buses

14h 49mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 745.9 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria in around 14h 49m.

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