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

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Cardiff is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 18h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 7h 20m and costs £120 - £410.

Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Gießen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gießen and arriving at University RE via Frankfurt and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Cardiff Central via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Gießen to Cardiff?

The distance between Gießen and Cardiff is 670 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gießen to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs £160 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Gießen to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Cardiff bus from?

Gießen to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gießen station.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Cardiff train from?

Gießen to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Gießen to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Gießen to Cardiff is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs £160 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 18h 59m.

Where does the Gießen to Cardiff bus arrive?

Gießen to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

What is the time difference between Gießen and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Gießen. It is currently 2:59 PM in Gießen and 1:59 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Gießen to Cardiff train arrive?

Gießen to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Gießen to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, night 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
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
10h 19m
£169–549
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Frankfurt central train station037 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
18h 59m
£26–48
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gießen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
9h 46m
Train, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)FRA - CWL
7h 46m
£105–312
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the night train from Koblenz Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
12h 25m
£164–666
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Queensway Q1
23h 3m
£62–166
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gießen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
10h 50m
£161–230
Train, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen 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
8h 11m
£104–235
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen 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
7h 45m
£119–307
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen 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
7h 20m
£126–402
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London City Airport (LCY)FRA - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 29m
£144–462

Gießen to Cardiff by train and subway

56Weekly Services

10h 19mAverage Duration

£169Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gießen to Cardiff.

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Distance: 666.3 mi
Duration: 10h 19m

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

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Cardiff Central via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gießen to University RE via Frankfurt and London Victoria in around 18h 59m.

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