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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Cardiff is to bus which costs £60 - £190 and takes 25h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 6h 29m and costs £110 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. and arriving at University RE via Berlin Südkreuz train station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Cardiff Central via Berlin Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

How far is it from Germany to Cardiff?

The distance between Germany and Cardiff is 459 miles.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 14h 37m and costs £170 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Germany to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Cardiff bus from?

Germany to Cardiff bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Cardiff train from?

Germany to Cardiff train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Germany to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Germany to Cardiff is to fly which takes 7h and costs £90 - £290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £170 - £750 and takes 14h 37m, you could also bus via U Theodor-Heuss-Platz, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 24h 44m.

Where does the Germany to Cardiff bus arrive?

Germany to Cardiff bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Germany to Cardiff train arrive?

Germany to Cardiff train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1568+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Germany to Cardiff - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Germany to Cardiff by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUS - CWL
7h
£91–287
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BER - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 34m
£60–197
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 37m
£174–710
Bus via U Theodor-Heuss-Platz
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoriabus N1328
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
24h 44m
£62–183
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Berlin to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
12h 40m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 29m
£112–325
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 1m
£89–283
Fly Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane FRA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h
£103–281
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
7h 17m
£100–342
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 35m
£83–281
Train via London
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 48m
£174–710
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to London Victoriabus N1328
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
25h 9m
£61–183
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Berlin to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
13h 44m
£209–299

Germany to Cardiff by train and bus

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14h 48mAverage Duration

£174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 455.9 mi
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Germany and Cardiff, Wales?

KLM, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Cardiff Central via Berlin Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 14h 37m.

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