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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Solingen is to bus via Dover which costs €50 - €90 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Solingen is to train and fly which takes 6h 49m and costs €130 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Solingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Solingen Mühlenplatz via London Victoria, Düsseldorf Hbf and Solingen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Solingen?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Solingen Bahnhof Mitte via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf and Solingen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Solingen?

The distance between Cardiff and Solingen is 862 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Solingen without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €160 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Cardiff to Solingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Solingen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Solingen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Solingen?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Solingen is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €160 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 17h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €350 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Cardiff to Solingen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Solingen?

Solingen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:57 PM in Cardiff and 12:57 AM in Solingen.

Where does the Cardiff to Solingen train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Solingen?

There are 1899+ hotels available in Solingen.

Cardiff to Solingen - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Solingen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
8h 44m
€163–561
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Düsseldorf central bus station
17h 30m
€50–86
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Solingen
8h 46m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CWL - DUS
8h 20m
€141–344
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationN280
19h 20m
€63–157
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 Solingen
9h 54m
€159–233
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BRS - DUS
8h 1m
€115–247
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
7h 3m
€113–324
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
6h 49m
€137–434
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
7h 6m
€127–352
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 Utrecht Centraal
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
8h 53m
€116–413
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 Utrecht Centraal
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
9h 13m
€100–326

Cardiff to Solingen by train and subway

56Weekly Services

8h 44mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 861.6 km
Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Solingen Bahnhof Mitte via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, and Solingen Hbf in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Solingen Mitte via London Victoria, Dover, Düsseldorf central bus station, and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 17h 30m.

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