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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Slovakia is to fly and bus which costs €90 - €330 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Slovakia is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 41m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Slovakia?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Slovakia. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy via London Victoria and Praha, Hlavní Nádraží. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Slovakia?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Slovakia. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bratislava hlavná stanica via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal and Praha Hlavní nádraží. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Slovakia?

The distance between Cardiff and Slovakia is 1561 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Slovakia without a car is to train which takes 23h 55m and costs €340 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Cardiff to Slovakia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Slovakia bus from?

Cardiff to Slovakia bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Slovakia train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Slovakia?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Slovakia is to train which takes 23h 55m and costs €340 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 28h 32m.

Where does the Cardiff to Slovakia bus arrive?

Cardiff to Slovakia bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Slovakia?

Slovakia is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 2:56 AM in Cardiff and 3:56 AM in Slovakia.

Where does the Cardiff to Slovakia train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Slovakia?

There are 2119+ hotels available in Slovakia.

Cardiff to Slovakia - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Slovakia by train, plane, bus, night train, 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 Bristol Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BRS - VIE
3. Take the bus from Flughafen Wien to Bratislava Most SNP Novy Mostbus
6h 41m
€90–254
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Praha hl.n.train
4. Take the train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Bratislava hlavná stanicatrain
23h 55m
€348–689
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus 260 / ...
28h 32m
€147–247
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Re
23h 56m
€280–560
Fly Cardiff Airport to Vienna International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CWL - VIE
2. Take the bus from Flughafen Wien to Bratislava Most SNP Novy Mostbus
8h 5m
€92–326
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LHR - VIE
3. Take the bus from Flughafen Wien to Bratislava Most SNP Novy Mostbus
7h 53m
€181–426
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bratislava Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane STN - BTS
8h 14m
€138–368
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bratislava Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane LTN - BTS
8h 10m
€136–327
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Trenčínbus
3. Take the train from Trencin to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain 604 / ...
29h 16m
€149–288
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bratislavacar
17h 14m
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 Bratislavacar
18h 28m
€271–437

Cardiff to Slovakia by train and subway

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23h 55mAverage Duration

€348Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,560.5 km
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Slovakia?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bratislava hlavná stanica via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, Praha hl.n., and Praha Hlavní nádraží in around 23h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Praha, Hlavní Nádraží in around 28h 32m.

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