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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 20h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs £140 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and arriving at University RE via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Cardiff?

The distance between Dortmund and Cardiff is 590 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs £220 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Dortmund to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Cardiff bus from?

Dortmund to Cardiff bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Cardiff train from?

Dortmund to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Cardiff is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs £220 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £110 and takes 15h 39m.

Where does the Dortmund to Cardiff bus arrive?

Dortmund to Cardiff bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall.

What is the time difference between Dortmund and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Dortmund. It is currently 9:56 PM in Dortmund and 8:56 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Dortmund to Cardiff train arrive?

Dortmund to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Dortmund to Cardiff 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 Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 59m
£221–429
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dortmund Dorstfeld to Duisburg Hbftrain S1
2. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus
20h 19m
£54–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
15h 39m
£82–104
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dortmund to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
8h 50m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUS - CWL
7h 28m
£97–283
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dortmund to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
9h 59m
£143–204
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 27m
£122–403
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 56m
£143–383
Fly Dortmund Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DTM - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 2m
£126–350
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 26m
£144–382

Dortmund to Cardiff by train and subway

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8h 59mAverage Duration

£221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.3 mi
Duration: 8h 59m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to University RE via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and London Victoria in around 15h 39m.

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