What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM)?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) is to bus via Dover which costs €45 - €90 and takes 14h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM)?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €150 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rotterdam Airport (RTM)?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM). However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport via London Victoria, Dover and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron AA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM)?

The distance between Cardiff and Rotterdam Airport (RTM) is 556 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €120 - €390.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM)?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) bus from?

Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM)?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €120 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 14h 27m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Rotterdam Airport (RTM)?

Rotterdam Airport (RTM) is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:24 PM in Cardiff and 9:24 PM in Rotterdam Airport (RTM).

Where can I stay near Rotterdam Airport (RTM)?

There are 811+ hotels available in Rotterdam Airport (RTM).

Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) - 10 ways to travel via train, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) by train, plane, bus, train (Eurostar), 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.

Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
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 28m
€152–391
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central StationN814 / ...
15h 25m
€40–123
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
5h 19m
€92–327
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
7h 4m
€126–389
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Station814
14h 27m
€47–86
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 38m
€82–268
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 35m
€99–297
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 39m
€176–559
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 Airport (RTM)
7h 40m
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 Airport (RTM)
8h 49m
€149–212

Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) by train, subway, and bus

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7h 4mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam Airport (RTM).

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Distance: 556.3 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rotterdam Airport (RTM), Netherlands?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron AA in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Rotterdam Central Station, and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron AA in around 14h 27m.

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