How to travel from Cardiff to Brussels

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cardiff to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $245.

Distance: 328 miles (529 km)

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Flight

$97

Average price

Cheapest

$339

Average price

13h 18m

Average total duration

12h 48m

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30m

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5h 24m

Average total duration

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2h 24m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

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1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

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KLM Cityhopper

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from Cardiff to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
01:00PM22h20
Cardiff
11:20AMBrussels
$761One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
01:00PM22h20
Cardiff
11:20AMBrussels
$761One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
05:15PM15h35
Cardiff
08:50AMBrussels
$981One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
07:10AM24h05
Cardiff
07:15AMBrussels
$1691One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Brussels

Travel to Brussels 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 Brussels.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cardiff and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

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

A bus is $199 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Brussels costing on average $245 (€196).

A bus is $326 (€260) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Brussels costing on average $372 (€297).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 28m.

Bus takes on average 14h 55m.

The distance from Cardiff to Brussels is approximately 328 miles (529 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Brussels is:
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Brussels 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 Brussels:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cardiff Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with first_great_western to go to Brussels by train.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Ryanair to go to Brussels by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.

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