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Compare bus and flight for Amsterdam to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. 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 $49, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 349 miles (562 km)
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$613 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 57m Average total duration 16h 27m 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 Amsterdam to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 PM18h15Amsterdam3:45 PMCardiff$731One-way0 transfers
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9:30 PM18h15Amsterdam3:45 PMCardiff$731One-way0 transfers
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7:45 AM17h05Amsterdam12:50 AMCardiff$1101One-way0 transfers
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7:30 AM17h20Amsterdam12:50 AMCardiff$991One-way0 transfers
5:30 PM20h45Amsterdam2:15 PMCardiff$1031One-way0 transfers
6:55 AM17h55Amsterdam12:50 AMCardiff$1051One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Cardiff:
A bus is $116 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Cardiff costing on average $165 (€134).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 50m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Cardiff as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Cardiff Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Ryanair to go to Cardiff by flight.
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