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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stuttgart is to bus and train which costs €100 - €220 and takes 24h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Stuttgart is to train and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs €190 - €430.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Stuttgart?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Stuttgart. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Stuttgart Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Stuttgart?

The distance between Cardiff and Stuttgart is 1282 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stuttgart without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 2m and costs €320 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Cardiff to Stuttgart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Stuttgart train from?

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

Train or fly from Cardiff to Stuttgart?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stuttgart is to train via Paris which takes 10h 2m and costs €320 - €650. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €160 - €330 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Stuttgart?

Stuttgart is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:06 AM in Cardiff and 2:06 AM in Stuttgart.

Where does the Cardiff to Stuttgart train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Stuttgart?

There are 1515+ hotels available in Stuttgart.

Cardiff to Stuttgart - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Stuttgart by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hbftrain Tgv
10h 2m
€325–644
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Mannheim central bus stationbus N13
4. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice
24h 21m
€104–215
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Stuttgartcar
12h 1m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BRS - STR
7h 1m
€146–269
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice
11h 54m
€217–490
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 Stuttgartcar
13h 15m
€170–297
Fly Cardiff Airport to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane CWL - STR
8h 2m
€168–330
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane LHR - STR
6h 19m
€199–425
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRS - ZRH
3. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Stuttgartbus
8h 32m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane LGW - STR
7h 13m
€241–411

Cardiff to Stuttgart by train, subway, and foot

34Weekly Services

10h 2mAverage Duration

€325Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,282.4 km
Duration: 10h 2m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stuttgart Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, KLM, Ryanair, and Eurowings fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) 3 times a day.

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