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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Cardiff is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 18h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 6h 42m and costs £110 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at University RE via Frankfurt and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater 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 44m.

How far is it from Mainz to Cardiff?

The distance between Mainz and Cardiff is 639 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs £160 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Mainz to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Cardiff bus from?

Mainz to Cardiff bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, depart from Frankfurt station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Cardiff train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Mainz to Cardiff is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs £160 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 18h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £300 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Mainz to Cardiff bus arrive?

Mainz to Cardiff bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Mainz. It is currently 10:46 AM in Mainz and 9:46 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Mainz to Cardiff train arrive?

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

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

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Mainz to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Mainz to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, train, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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 44m
£163–544
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
18h 39m
£24–46
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
10h 47m
£155–642
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
9h 50m
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 4m
£58–163
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
10h 54m
£161–230
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)FRA - CWL
7h 7m
£95–298
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 32m
£94–221
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 6m
£110–293
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
6h 42m
£116–388
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
6h 51m
£139–458

Mainz to Cardiff by train and subway

63Weekly Services

9h 44mAverage Duration

£163Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mainz to Cardiff.

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Distance: 634.9 mi
Duration: 9h 44m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater 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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to University RE via Frankfurt and London Victoria in around 18h 39m.

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