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Compare train, flight, and bus 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 €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. 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 €26, and a flight costs an average of €100.
Distance: 349 miles (562 km)
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€373 Average price | €86 Average price Cheapest |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 11m Average total duration 15h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Cardiff to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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.

You can get to Amsterdam from Cardiff 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $44 (€40).
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Amsterdam:
Taking a bus costs $59 (€53) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $103 (€93).
Taking a bus costs $339 (€306) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $383 (€346).
The fastest way from Cardiff to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Amsterdam that take longer:
Bus takes on average 15 h 25 min.
Getting to Amsterdam by train takes 7 h 43 min on average.
The distance from Cardiff to Amsterdam is approximately 348 miles (561 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Amsterdam is:
- 4 buses per day.
- 2 flights per day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Cardiff to Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Amsterdam:
- Flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam most often leave from Cardiff Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
The following travel companies offer services from Cardiff to Amsterdam:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Cardiff to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $44 (€40).
- KLM Cityhopper can get you to Amsterdam by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with KLM Cityhopper from Cardiff to Amsterdam for $103 (€93) on Omio.
- Travel with first_great_western to go to Amsterdam by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find first_great_western Cardiff to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $383 (€346).
Yes, there are direct services available from Cardiff to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct flights per day with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cardiff and Amsterdam.
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