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

The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £80 - £250 and takes 18h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detmold to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 8h 41m and costs £160 - £480.

Is there a direct bus between Detmold and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Detmold to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Bahnhof and arriving at University RE via Bielefeld Brackwede train station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.

How far is it from Detmold to Cardiff?

The distance between Detmold and Cardiff is 652 miles.

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

The best way to get from Detmold to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 11h 4m and costs £230 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Detmold to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Cardiff bus from?

Detmold to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld Brackwede train station.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Cardiff train from?

Detmold to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.

Train or bus from Detmold to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Detmold to Cardiff is to train which takes 11h 4m and costs £230 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 20h 17m.

Where does the Detmold to Cardiff bus arrive?

Detmold to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Detmold and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Detmold. It is currently 9:12 AM in Detmold and 8:12 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Detmold to Cardiff train arrive?

Detmold to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

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

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Detmold to Cardiff - 14 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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

No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Bahnhof and arriving at Cardiff Central via Bielefeld Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

There are 14 ways to get from Detmold to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car 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
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
11h 4m
£237–508
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
18h 25m
£81–243
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Detmold to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
9h 54m
£242–306
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane HAJ - CWL
9h 22m
£128–349
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 33m
£251–466
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to London Victoriabus N1328
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
20h 17m
£81–165
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Detmold to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
10h 58m
£149–243
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane HAJ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 41m
£134–318
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 57m
£157–361
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 41m
£165–479
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane HAJ - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 59m
£162–495
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
10h 33m
£114–343
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 52m
£105–282
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 19m
£161–426

Detmold to Cardiff by train and subway

77Weekly Services

11h 4mAverage Duration

£237Cheapest Price

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Distance: 648.6 mi
Duration: 11h 4m

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

You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Cardiff Central via Bielefeld Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 11h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detmold, Bahnhof to University RE via Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Bielefeld Brackwede train station, and London Victoria in around 20h 17m.

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