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Nine ways to Travel from Cardiff to Tampere

Composite routes from Cardiff to Tampere

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$430.36
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$569.60

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$316.44
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$481.00
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$544.28
Plane from Ringway Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$582.26

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$405.05

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$455.68
Plane from Ringway Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$468.34

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Tampere–Pirkkala
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$316.44–$886.04

Finnair

Website:
finnair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$354.42
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$481.00
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$544.28
Plane from Ringway Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$582.26

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Berlin,
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki,
Ave. Duration:
27h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$151.89–$215.18
Bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki,
Ave. Duration:
31h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$177.21–$253.16
Bus from London Victoria to Berlin,
Ave. Duration:
18h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$51.90–$75.95

Onni Bus

Phone:
+358 600 02010
Website:
onnibus.com/home
Bus from Helsinki Kamppi to Tampere
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$151.89
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$177.21

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$151.89–$303.79

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$126.58

Finnish Railways (VR)

Phone:
+358 0100 3232
Website:
vr.fi/
Train from Tikkurila to Tampere
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Train from Helsinki Central Station to Tampere
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tampere is to train and fly which costs $108.70 - $380.43 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tampere is to train and fly which takes 10h 29m and costs $206.52 - $500 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Tampere?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Tampere. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Tampere via London Victoria, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Helsinki Kamppi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

Is there a direct flight between Cardiff and Tampere?

There are no direct flights between Cardiff and Tampere. The fastest has 1 change and takes 18h 15m and costs $152.17 - $467.39 .

How far is it from Cardiff to Tampere?

The distance between Cardiff and Tampere is 2222 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tampere without a car is to train and night bus and bus which takes 47h 9m and costs $336.96 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from Cardiff to Tampere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Tampere bus from?

Cardiff to Tampere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Tampere?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tampere is to fly which takes 15h 49m and costs $184.78 - $510.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260.87 - $380.43 and takes 2 days 7h.

Where does the Cardiff to Tampere bus arrive?

Cardiff to Tampere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Tampere?

Tampere is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:14 in Cardiff and 13:14 in Tampere.

Where can I stay near Tampere?

There are 407+ hotels available in Tampere. Prices start at $67.87 per night.
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