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

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Cardiff is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 14h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs £85 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Nijmegen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Nijmegen station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen Centraal Station and arriving at Kingsway GD via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.

How far is it from Nijmegen to Cardiff?

The distance between Nijmegen and Cardiff is 498 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Cardiff without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 46m and costs £140 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Nijmegen to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Cardiff bus from?

Nijmegen to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Nijmegen to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Cardiff is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 46m and costs £140 - £490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 14h 49m.

Where does the Nijmegen to Cardiff bus arrive?

Nijmegen to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

What is the time difference between Nijmegen and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Nijmegen. It is currently 7:33 AM in Nijmegen and 6:33 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Nijmegen to Cardiff train arrive?

Nijmegen to Cardiff train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Nijmegen to Cardiff?

Book your Nijmegen to Cardiff bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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Nijmegen to Cardiff - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

Q: Is there a direct train between Nijmegen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Cardiff Central via Breda, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

There are 12 ways to get from Nijmegen to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Bruxelles-MidiEc / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 46m
£143–485
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats822 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Calais
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GD
14h 49m
£43–99
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
8h 1m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)AMS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 22m
£69–234
Train
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Amsterdam Centraal
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
10h 3m
£114–485
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Den Haag Centraal
2. Take the bus from The Hague to Dover
3. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
19h
£62–145
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
9h 5m
£139–203
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)AMS - CWL
6h 7m
£86–311
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 14m
£152–389
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)AMS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 46m
£89–285
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 32m
£140–431
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)AMS - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
8h 1m
£135–444

Nijmegen to Cardiff by train and subway

65Weekly Services

8h 46mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 495.5 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Nijmegen to Cardiff Central via Breda, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kingsway GD via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Calais, and London Victoria in around 14h 49m.

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