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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Cardiff is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 16h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs £100 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Kingsway GD via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Essen 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 39m.

How far is it from Essen to Cardiff?

The distance between Essen and Cardiff is 569 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs £160 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Essen to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Cardiff train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Essen to Cardiff is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs £160 - £550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £110 - £380 and takes 7h 2m, you could also bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 16h 54m.

Where does the Essen to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 4:38 PM in Essen and 3:38 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Essen to Cardiff train arrive?

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

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

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

There are 12 ways to get from Essen to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 32m
£164–548
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GDUk042 / ...
16h 54m
£62–122
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Station023
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
12h 18m
£93–303
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
8h 23m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUS - CWL
7h 2m
£113–375
Train via London
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 39m
£164–548
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
9h 27m
£140–204
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 17m
£97–274
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
6h 58m
£98–328
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
6h 25m
£109–386
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 42m
£84–260
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)AMS - CWL
7h 28m
£110–351

Essen to Cardiff by train and bus

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8h 32mAverage Duration

£164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 565.7 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cardiff Central via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, St Pancras International Station, Cleveland Terrace, and London Paddington in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day.

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