How to Travel from
Cardiff to Dortmund
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Cardiff, Great Britain → Dortmund, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Dortmund
Composite routes from Cardiff to Dortmund
Cheapest
9 h 8 min
Car
845 km.
from $46
Other
9 h 40 min
735 km.
from $473.77
18 h 19 min
Bus, Train
735 km.
from $100.36
15 h 50 min
736 km.
from $167.65
8 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
735 km.
from $257.15
6 h 43 min
Train, Plane
735 km.
from $292.72
6 h 33 min
Train, Plane
735 km.
from $288.64
7 h 27 min
Train, Plane
735 km.
from $330.49
8 h 9 min
Train, Plane
735 km.
from $218.38
8 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
735 km.
from $255.52
8 h 22 min
Train, Plane
735 km.
from $274.51
6 h 35 min
Train, Plane
735 km.
from $229.25
Route Navigator Cardiff - Dortmund
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47 м
47 м
Turn left onto Quay Street
Quay Street, 48 м
48 м
Turn right onto Westgate Street
Westgate Street, 224 м
224 м
Turn right onto Westgate Street
Westgate Street, 37 м
37 м
Turn slight left onto Castle Street
Castle Street, 250 м
250 м
Turn left onto Kingsway
Kingsway, 289 м
289 м
Turn right onto Boulevard de Nantes
Boulevard de Nantes, 2 km 718 м
2 km 718 м
Turn slight left onto Newport Road
Newport Road, 2 km 861 м
2 km 861 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newport Road
Newport Road, 247 м
247 м
Keep left
1 km 952 м
1 km 952 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Llanedeyrn Interchange
Llanedeyrn Interchange, 4 km 358 м
4 km 358 м
Keep right onto A48(M)
4 km 969 м
4 km 969 м
Keep left onto A48(M)
2 km 855 м
2 km 855 м
Keep left onto M4
1 km 671 м
1 km 671 м
Keep right onto M4
96 м
96 м
Keep right onto Cardiff Road
Cardiff Road, 2 km 47 м
2 km 47 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Docks Way
Docks Way, 412 м
412 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Usk Way
Usk Way, 2 km 701 м
2 km 701 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Usk Way
Usk Way, 377 м
377 м
Continue onto Usk Way
Usk Way, 2 km 868 м
2 km 868 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Spytty Road
Spytty Road, 315 м
315 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queensway Meadows
Queensway Meadows, 1 km 822 м
1 km 822 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Queen's Way
Queen's Way, 294 м
294 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queen's Way
Queen's Way, 2 km 727 м
2 km 727 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queen's Way
Queen's Way, 3 km 673 м
3 km 673 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queen's Way
Queen's Way, 1 km 893 м
1 km 893 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queen's Way
Queen's Way, 2 km 735 м
2 km 735 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queen's Way
Queen's Way, 1 km 778 м
1 km 778 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Magor Interchange
Magor Interchange, 2 km 28 м
2 km 28 м
Keep right onto M4
148 km 265 м
148 km 265 м
Keep left and take A329(M) toward Reading (E), Wokingham, Bracknell
Reading (E), Wokingham, Bracknell, A329(M), 457 м
457 м
Keep right toward A329(M)
A329(M), 6 km 899 м
6 km 899 м
Keep left onto Berkshire Way and take (M3), A329 toward Bracknell, Ascot
Berkshire Way, Bracknell, Ascot, (M3), A329, 1 km 63 м
1 km 63 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Berkshire Way
Berkshire Way, 1 km 8 м
1 km 8 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Downshire Way
Downshire Way, 1 km 1 м
1 km 1 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Bagshot Road
Bagshot Road, 1 km 945 м
1 km 945 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sports Centre Roundabout
Sports Centre Roundabout, 1 km 832 м
1 km 832 м
Keep right onto A322
3 km 426 м
3 km 426 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bracknell Road
Bracknell Road, 3 km 58 м
3 km 58 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto M3
11 km 704 м
11 km 704 м
Keep left toward M25
M25, 382 м
382 м
Keep right and take M25 toward Gatwick, Dartford, Chertsey
Gatwick, Dartford, Chertsey, M25, 57 km 105 м
57 km 105 м
Keep right onto M25 and take M26, (M20) toward Dover, Channel Tunnel, Maidstone, Hastings, Sevenoaks (A21)
Dover, Channel Tunnel, Maidstone, Hastings, Sevenoaks (A21), M26, (M20), 76 km 880 м
76 km 880 м
Keep left onto M20 and drive toward Channel Tunnel
Channel Tunnel, 360 м
360 м
Keep right
1 km 396 м
1 km 396 м
Keep right onto FlexiPlus
FlexiPlus, 335 м
335 м
Keep left onto Boulevard d'Erlanger
Boulevard d'Erlanger, 136 м
136 м
Continue onto Boulevard d'Erlanger
Boulevard d'Erlanger, 114 м
114 м
Keep right onto Boulevard d'Erlanger
Boulevard d'Erlanger, 167 м
167 м
Keep right
249 м
249 м
Keep right
4 м
4 м
Keep right
1 km 565 м
1 km 565 м
Continue onto Over Bridge 1
Over Bridge 1, 21 м
21 м
Continue onto Over Bridge 1
Over Bridge 1, 21 м
21 м
Continue onto Over Bridge 1
Over Bridge 1, 21 м
21 м
Continue onto Over Bridge 1
Over Bridge 1, 17 м
17 м
Continue onto Over Bridge 1
Over Bridge 1, 27 м
27 м
Continue onto Over Bridge 1
Over Bridge 1, 26 м
26 м
Continue onto Over Bridge 1
Over Bridge 1, 18 м
18 м
Keep left
98 м
98 м
Keep right
36 м
36 м
Keep right
15 м
15 м
Attention, take ferry (Le Shuttle)
Le Shuttle, 59 km 389 м
59 km 389 м
Leave ferry and continue
126 м
126 м
Turn right
1 km 161 м
1 km 161 м
Keep right onto Boulevard de la Côte d'Opale and drive toward Calais Centre
Boulevard de la Côte d'Opale, Calais Centre, 1 km 960 м
1 km 960 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Boulevard de l'Europe
Boulevard de l'Europe, 1 km 876 м
1 km 876 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Giratoire de l'Europe
Giratoire de l'Europe, 303 м
303 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
43 km 942 м
43 km 942 м
Keep left onto L'Européenne and drive toward Ostende, Bruges, Bruxelles, Bray-Dunes, Furnes (Veurne)
L'Européenne, Ostende, Bruges, Bruxelles, Bray-Dunes, Furnes (Veurne), 103 km 144 м
103 km 144 м
Keep right onto E17 and take E17 toward Kortrijk, Antwerpen, Gent
Kortrijk, Antwerpen, Gent, E17, 331 м
331 м
Keep left onto E17 and take E17 toward Antwerpen, Gent
Antwerpen, Gent, E17, 2 km 624 м
2 km 624 м
Keep left onto E17
198 м
198 м
Keep right onto E17 and drive toward Antwerpen, Haven 1-6990
Antwerpen, Haven 1-6990, 59 km 613 м
59 km 613 м
Keep right and drive toward Luik, Hasselt, Eindhoven, Turnhout
Luik, Hasselt, Eindhoven, Turnhout, 9 km 103 м
9 km 103 м
Keep right onto E34
54 km 397 м
54 km 397 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N284 toward Hapert, Bladel, Reusel
Hapert, Bladel, Reusel, N284, 4 km 855 м
4 km 855 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N397 toward Eersel, Bergeijk, Valkenswaard
Eersel, Bergeijk, Valkenswaard, N397, 5 km 854 м
5 km 854 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N69 toward Valkenswaard, Hasselt, Veldhoven-West
Valkenswaard, Hasselt, Veldhoven-West, N69, 8 km 306 м
8 km 306 м
Keep right onto A67 and take A67 toward Duisburg, Venlo
Duisburg, Venlo, A67, 19 km 768 м
19 km 768 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N279 toward Asten, Helmond, Meijel, Deurne
Asten, Helmond, Meijel, Deurne, N279, 16 km 348 м
16 km 348 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N277 toward Panningen, Maasbree, Sevenum
Panningen, Maasbree, Sevenum, N277, 15 km 463 м
15 km 463 м
Keep right onto A67 and drive toward Venlo, Venlo 0-1000
Venlo, Venlo 0-1000, 443 м
443 м
Keep right onto A67
89 km 743 м
89 km 743 м
Keep right toward A 45
A 45, 138 м
138 м
Keep left and take A 45 toward Hannover, Dortmund-Hafen
Hannover, Dortmund-Hafen, A 45, 382 м
382 м
Keep left and take A 40 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 40, 3 km 581 м
3 km 581 м
Keep right and drive toward DO-Barop
DO-Barop, 256 м
256 м
Turn left onto Dorstfelder Allee
Dorstfelder Allee, 2 km 733 м
2 km 733 м
Keep right
40 м
40 м
Turn slight right onto Emscherbrücke
Emscherbrücke, 2 km 529 м
2 km 529 м
Turn left onto Unionstraße
Unionstraße, 457 м
457 м
Turn sharp right onto Treibstraße
Treibstraße, 298 м
298 м
Turn right
235 м
235 м
Turn right
300 м
300 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 7
Train operators
Found: 11
NS
NS
Website
EU
Eurostar
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
EU
Eurotunnel
Website
FG
First Great Western Service
Website
NE
National Express
Website
CC
Cross Country
Website
TT
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
VR
VIAS Rail GmbH
Website
EU
Eurobahn
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
44 min
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$32.91–$36.71
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+49 30 311-682904
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dortmund?
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dortmund is to bus and train which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 18h 19m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dortmund?
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dortmund is to train and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $206.52 - $652.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dortmund?
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dortmund?
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
How far is it from Cardiff to Dortmund?
The distance between Cardiff and Dortmund is 924 km.
How do I travel from Cardiff to Dortmund without a car?
The best way to get from Cardiff to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs $206.52 - $543.48 .
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Dortmund?
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Cardiff to Dortmund, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dortmund bus from?
Cardiff to Dortmund bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.
Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dortmund train from?
Cardiff to Dortmund train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Train or bus from Cardiff to Dortmund?
The best way to get from Cardiff to Dortmund is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs $206.52 - $543.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $130.43 and takes 15h 50m.
Where does the Cardiff to Dortmund bus arrive?
Cardiff to Dortmund bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Dortmund?
Dortmund is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 08:03 in Cardiff and 09:03 in Dortmund.
Where does the Cardiff to Dortmund train arrive?
Cardiff to Dortmund train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.
How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Dortmund?
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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Dortmund?
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Where can I stay near Dortmund?
There are 1101+ hotels available in Dortmund. Prices start at $42.41 per night.
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