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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Saarland is to bus via Antwerp which costs €60 - €200 and takes 19h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Saarland is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 30m and costs €110 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Saarland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Saarland. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof via London Victoria, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon and Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Saarland?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Saarland. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Uhlandstr., Saarbrücken via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Saarland?

The distance between Cardiff and Saarland is 1068 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Saarland without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs €170 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Cardiff to Saarland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Saarland bus from?

Cardiff to Saarland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Saarland train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Saarland?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Saarland is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs €170 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 12m.

Where does the Cardiff to Saarland bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Saarland?

Saarland is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 12:58 PM in Cardiff and 1:58 PM in Saarland.

Where does the Cardiff to Saarland train arrive?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Saarland?

There are 929+ hotels available in Saarland.

Cardiff to Saarland - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Saarland 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Saarbrücken Hbf82
8h 26m
€170–562
Bus via Antwerp
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
3. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Saarbrücken bus station
19h 48m
€64–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, HauptbahnhofL40 / ...
16h 12m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Saarbrücken
9h 36m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Luxembourg (LUX)BRS - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Stadthalle
8h 21m
€98–325
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to LuxembourgIc / ...
4. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, HauptbahnhofL40 / ...
11h 22m
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 Saarbrücken
10h 44m
€174–248
Fly Cardiff Airport to Luxembourg, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Luxembourg (LUX)CWL - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Stadthalle
9h 10m
€100–348
Train to London City Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Luxembourg (LUX)LCY - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Stadthalle
7h 40m
€143–438
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Luxembourg (LUX)LHR - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Stadthalle
7h 30m
€115–423
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt (FRA)BHX - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to St. Wendel
9h 4m
€150–361
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Luxembourg (LUX)STN - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Stadthalle
8h 27m
€101–462
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Saarbrücken Hbf
8h 13m
€110–387

Cardiff to Saarland by train, subway, foot, and tram

27Weekly Services

8h 26mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,068.1 km
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Saarland, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Uhlandstr., Saarbrücken via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Saarbrücken Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, and Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière in around 16h 12m.

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