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

The cheapest way to get from Hildesheim to Cardiff is to bus which costs £80 - £190 and takes 21h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hildesheim to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 7h 14m and costs £140 - £420.

Is there a direct train between Hildesheim and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim Hbf and arriving at Cardiff Central via Hannover Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

How far is it from Hildesheim to Cardiff?

The distance between Hildesheim and Cardiff is 614 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 13h 14m and costs £170 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Hildesheim to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hildesheim to Cardiff train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hildesheim to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Cardiff is to train which takes 13h 14m and costs £170 - £650. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £170 - £370 and takes 9h 5m, you could also bus, which costs £80 - £190 and takes 21h 8m.

What is the time difference between Hildesheim and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Hildesheim. It is currently 2:34 AM in Hildesheim and 1:34 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Hildesheim to Cardiff train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1514+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Hildesheim to Cardiff by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car 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.

Fly Hannover Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)HAJ - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 53m
£133–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to London VictoriaN1328
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
21h 8m
£83–183
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Amsterdam CentraalIce
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
13h 14m
£172–608
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to HerfordRe
2. Take the train from Herford to Dortmund HbfRe
3. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GD
19h 42m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hildesheim to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
10h 40m
Fly Hannover Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)HAJ - CWL
9h 5m
£179–362
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbf
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BRE - CWL
10h 14m
£184–439
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbf
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BRE - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 2m
£128–308
Fly Hannover Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)HAJ - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 14m
£140–412
Fly Hannover Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Exeter (EXT)HAJ - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
13h 9m
£178–451
Train via London
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Amsterdam CentraalIce
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
13h 24m
£172–608
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hildesheim to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
11h 44m
£175–255

Hildesheim to Cardiff by train and subway

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13h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 610.8 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Hildesheim Hbf to Cardiff Central via Hannover Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 13h 14m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily.

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