How to travel from Cardiff to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cardiff to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $149.

Distance: 349 miles (562 km)

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Train

$462

Average price

$90

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Cheapest

$383

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4h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 48m

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3h 0m

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16h 9m

Average total duration

15h 39m

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30m

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7h 0m

Average total duration

6h 30m

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30m

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1.7 - 3.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.4kg

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KLM Cityhopper

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Eurostar

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from Cardiff to Amsterdam

How to get from Cardiff to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cardiff to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
01:00PM18h00
Cardiff
07:00AMAmsterdam
$651One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
01:00PM18h00
Cardiff
07:00AMAmsterdam
$651One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
01:00PM18h00
Cardiff
07:00AMAmsterdam
$651One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
11:35PM21h30
Cardiff
09:05PMAmsterdam
$701One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:15PM19h50
Cardiff
01:05PMAmsterdam
$801One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:15PM18h10
Cardiff
10:25AMAmsterdam
$1811One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cardiff and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $48 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Amsterdam:

A bus is $100 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Amsterdam costing on average $149 (€118).

A bus is $336 (€268) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Amsterdam costing on average $384 (€306).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 43m.

Bus takes on average 16h 0m.

The distance from Cardiff to Amsterdam is approximately 349 miles (562 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cardiff Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Ryanair to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with Eurostar, first_great_western to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cardiff to Amsterdam:
  • 2 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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