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

The cheapest way to get from Hanau to Cardiff is to bus which costs £26 - £60 and takes 18h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanau to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 7h and costs £110 - £390.

Is there a direct train between Hanau and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Hanau to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Hanau Hauptbahnhof 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 9h 51m.

How far is it from Hanau to Cardiff?

The distance between Hanau and Cardiff is 643 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hanau to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs £160 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Hanau to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanau to Cardiff train from?

Hanau to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Hanau to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Hanau to Cardiff is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs £160 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 18h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £300 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Hanau to Cardiff train arrive?

Hanau to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1546+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Hanau to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Hanau to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
9h 51m
£164–543
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
18h 30m
£26–59
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hanau to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
9h 58m
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)FRA - CWL
7h 23m
£97–298
Train via Hanau Marktplatz
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
10h 6m
£139–433
Bus via Queensway Q1
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to London VictoriaN280
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Queensway Q1Uk042 / ...
23h 1m
£55–170
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hanau to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
11h 2m
£168–245
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)FRA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 47m
£95–217
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)FRA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 23m
£105–273
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London City Airport (LCY)FRA - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 9m
£141–468
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)FRA - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h
£118–388

Hanau to Cardiff by train and subway

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9h 51mAverage Duration

£164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 639.7 mi
Duration: 9h 51m

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

You can take a train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof 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 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanau Marktplatz to University RE via Hanau Hauptbahnhof, Hanau Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Frankfurt, and London Victoria in around 18h 30m.

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