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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Winterthur is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 140 and takes 23h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Winterthur is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Winterthur via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Winterthur via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Est and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Winterthur?

The distance between Cardiff and Winterthur is 1018 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Winterthur without a car is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Cardiff to Winterthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Winterthur bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Winterthur train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Winterthur is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs and takes 22h 30m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 290 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Cardiff to Winterthur bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Winterthur?

Winterthur is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:53 PM in Cardiff and 5:53 PM in Winterthur.

Where does the Cardiff to Winterthur train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 1241+ hotels available in Winterthur.

Cardiff to Winterthur - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Winterthur by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRS - ZRH
5h 19m
CHF 98–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Zurich Bus Station299
23h
CHF 61–135
Train
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 Est to Zuerich HbTgv
11h 24m
CHF 179–615
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurich
22h 30m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Winterthur
12h 43m
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CWL - ZRH
7h 30m
CHF 93–285
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BHX - ZRH
6h 36m
CHF 118–297
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LCY - ZRH
6h 22m
CHF 145–441
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LHR - ZRH
6h 12m
CHF 123–352
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LGW - ZRH
7h 21m
CHF 113–316
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 Winterthur
13h 45m
CHF 210–306

Cardiff to Winterthur by train and subway

8Weekly Services

11h 24mAverage Duration

CHF 179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,018.3 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Winterthur, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Winterthur via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 11h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Winterthur via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, Victoria station, Upminster station, Upminster, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North Station, Zurich, and Zürich HB in around 22h 30m.

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