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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Cardiff is to taxi and train and bus which costs £75 - £210 and takes 26h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 10h and costs £140 - £430.

How far is it from Europe to Cardiff?

The distance between Europe and Cardiff is 767 miles.

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

The best way to get from Europe to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 14h 16m and costs £200 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 14h 16m to get from Europe to Cardiff, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Europe and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Europe. It is currently 9:25 AM in Europe and 8:25 AM in Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1563+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Europe to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Europe to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, taxi, 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 Bebra Bahnhof to Köln Hbf51
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
14h 16m
£208–568
Taxi, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Sontra-Blankenbach to Bebra Bahnhof250
2. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to FrankfurtRe5
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to London Victoria
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Queensway Q1
26h 8m
£79–202
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof WilhelmshöheRb5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Dortmund central bus station023 / ...
3. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
21h 9m
£101–178
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Europe to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
10h 56m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)FRA - CWL
10h 19m
£113–346
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Europe to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
12h
£172–246
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)HAJ - CWL
11h 20m
£172–401
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)FRA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
10h 45m
£117–269
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)HAJ - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
10h 21m
£136–304
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)FRA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
10h 16m
£132–336
Train to Frankfurt, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)FRA - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
10h
£144–426

Europe to Cardiff by bus, train, and subway

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14h 16mAverage Duration

£208Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Europe to Cardiff.

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Distance: 762.6 mi
Duration: 14h 16m

What companies run services between Europe and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Nentershausen Markt to Cardiff Central via Bebra Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 14h 16m.

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