There are 12 ways to get from Mechernich to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbftrain
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 1m£245–456Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to London Victoriabus N280
- Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
22h 31m£71–127Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Mechernich to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
8h 38m£220–274Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
- Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Süd Bftrain
- Take the train from Koeln Sued to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUS - CWL
8h 26m£105–288Train
- Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbftrain
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 24m£214–460Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Mechernich to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
9h 42m£133–236Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
- Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Süd Bftrain
- Take the train from Koeln Sued to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUS - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 35m£127–297Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbftrain
- Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 23m£132–319Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Süd Bftrain
- Take the train from Koeln Sued to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 8m£146–395Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
- Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbftrain
- Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 12m£125–365Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
- Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbftrain
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
9h 5m£102–386Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
- Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbftrain
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 29m£96–300
Mechernich to Cardiff by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mechernich to Cardiff is to bus which costs £70 - £130 and takes 22h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Mechernich to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 8h 8m and costs £140 - £400.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechernich to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Mechernich Stiftsweg and arriving at University RE via Euskirchen Bf, Bonn UN Campus and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechernich to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Mechernich Bf and arriving at Cardiff Central via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Mechernich and Cardiff is 551 miles.
The best way to get from Mechernich to Cardiff without a car is to train via London which takes 9h 1m and costs £240 - £460.
It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Mechernich to Cardiff, including transfers.
Mechernich to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.
Mechernich to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mechernich Bf station.
The best way to get from Mechernich to Cardiff is to train via London which takes 9h 1m and costs £240 - £460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 22h 31m.
What companies run services between Mechernich, Germany and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Mechernich Bf to Cardiff Central via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechernich Stiftsweg to University RE via Euskirchen Bf, Brühl Giesler Galerie, Bruehl, Bonn Un Campus, Bonn UN Campus, and London Victoria in around 22h 31m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–330
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–220
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–250
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–360
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–240
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–170
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–150
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–190
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–210
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–170
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £85–340
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–190
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–160
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–240
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–360
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £65–150
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–170
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Süd Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Süd Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Süd Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- customer.support@eurotunnel.com
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £117
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- £117
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln Sued to Duesseldorf Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Koeln Sued to Duesseldorf Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Koeln Sued to Duesseldorf Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Sued to Duesseldorf Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Sued to Duesseldorf Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Sued to Duesseldorf Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bonn UN Campus to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to University RE
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–75
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Mechernich to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Cardiff is 1h behind Mechernich. It is currently 6:34 PM in Mechernich and 5:34 PM in Cardiff.
Mechernich to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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