There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to De Efteling by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
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Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
8h 10m€227–417Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Antwerpbus
- Take the bus from Antwerp to De Eftelingbus 811
15h 23m€68–144Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to De Eftelingcar
7h 20m€248–300Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
6h 34m€207–552Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
9h 1m€149–367Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to De Eftelingcar
8h 29m€137–234Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
7h 12m€94–288Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
6h 54m€102–369Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
7h 59m€149–359Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train, line 301 bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
- Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Tilburgtrain
- Take the bus from Tilburg, Centraal Station to Kaatsheuvel, Eftelingbus
7h 59m€141–406Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Bredatrain
7h 55m€172–484Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
8h 33m€222–532Train, train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
9h 14m€184–483
Cardiff to De Efteling by train, subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to De Efteling is to bus which costs €65 - €150 and takes 15h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to De Efteling is to train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs €200 - €550.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at De Efteling via London Victoria, Dover and Antwerp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Tilburg via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Cardiff and De Efteling is 826 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to De Efteling without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 10m and costs €220 - €420.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Cardiff to De Efteling, including transfers.
Cardiff to De Efteling bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to De Efteling train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to De Efteling is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 10m and costs €220 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 15h 23m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and De Efteling, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to De Efteling via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, Tilburg, Tilburg, Centraal Station, and Kaatsheuvel, Efteling in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to De Efteling via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Antwerp, and De Efteling in around 15h 23m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €130–340
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to De Efteling bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
De Efteling is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:16 AM in Cardiff and 11:16 AM in De Efteling.
Cardiff to De Efteling train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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