The average train between Cardiff and Nice takes 14h 7m and the fastest train takes 10h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Nice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Nice. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Nice at 5:04 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 14h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Nice. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Nice station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
Cardiff to Nice train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Nice train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Nice Ville station.
Book your Cardiff to Nice train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Nice is 1,164.6 km. The road distance is 1,662 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Nice Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 37m.