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Thirteen ways to Travel from Cardiff to Paderborn

Composite routes from Cardiff to Paderborn

Cheapest
9 h 51 min
Car
967 km.
from $53
Other
9 h 51 min
Rideshare
967 km.
from $12.61
11 h 33 min
820 km.
from $500.91
20 h 10 min
822 km.
from $167.93
17 h 57 min
Bus, Train
822 km.
from $144.58
9 h 15 min
Train, Plane
822 km.
from $10.87
9 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
822 km.
from $10.87
8 h 45 min
Train, Plane
822 km.
from $301.41
8 h 42 min
Train, Plane
822 km.
from $10.87
9 h 57 min
Train, Plane
822 km.
from $240.12
9 h 14 min
Train, Plane
822 km.
from $351.14
10 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
822 km.
from $277.26
8 h 22 min
Train, Plane
822 km.
from $249.90

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$392.39

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$1,139.20
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$632.89
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$594.92
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$620.23
Plane from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$822.76
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$949.33

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$341.76–$949.33
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$949.33

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$265.81

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$468.34
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$569.60

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$632.89
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$417.71

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$531.63

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$49.37–$240.50
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$696.18

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Bielefeld
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26

Sindbad

Phone:
+48 801 22 33 44
Email:
Website:
sindbad.pl/en/home
Bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND,
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$101.26

DB Bus

Phone:
+49 30 311682904
Website:
bahn.com/en
Train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$31.64

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$41.77
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$35.44

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Paderborn
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.91–$48.10
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Paderborn
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
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 Paderborn?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Paderborn is to bus which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Paderborn is to train and fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $119.57 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Paderborn via London Victoria and Bielefeld Brackwede train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Paderborn Hbf via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Paderborn?

The distance between Cardiff and Paderborn is 1032 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs $217.39 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 33m to get from Cardiff to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Paderborn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Paderborn train from?

Cardiff to Paderborn train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Paderborn is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs $217.39 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 20h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Paderborn bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Paderborn?

Paderborn is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:31 in Cardiff and 11:31 in Paderborn.

Where does the Cardiff to Paderborn train arrive?

Cardiff to Paderborn train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Paderborn?

There are 388+ hotels available in Paderborn. Prices start at $57.26 per night.
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