What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alsace?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alsace is to bus which costs €60 - €150 and takes 20h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alsace?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alsace is to train and fly which takes 8h 2m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Alsace?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Scherwiller via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est and Selestat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Alsace?

The distance between Cardiff and Alsace is 1172 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Alsace without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alsace without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 37m and costs €180 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Alsace?

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Cardiff to Alsace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alsace train from?

Cardiff to Alsace train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Alsace?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alsace is to train via Paris which takes 9h 37m and costs €180 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €150 and takes 20h 49m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Alsace?

Alsace is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:08 AM in Cardiff and 12:08 PM in Alsace.

Where does the Cardiff to Alsace train arrive?

Cardiff to Alsace train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Alsace?

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Where can I stay near Alsace?

There are 3172+ hotels available in Alsace.

Cardiff to Alsace - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Alsace by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Selestattrain Tgv
9h 37m
€188–539
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Colmarbus
20h 49m
€62–145
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alsacecar
10h 42m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)plane BRS - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Selestattrain
8h 2m
€100–243
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain Ter
11h 9m
€185–598
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Strasburgbus
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain Ter
21h 13m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Alsacecar
11h 44m
€189–278
Fly Cardiff Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Basel (BSL)plane CWL - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Selestattrain
10h 3m
€129–301
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Selestattrain
9h 2m
€158–451
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Selestattrain
9h 54m
€163–357

Cardiff to Alsace by bus and train

2Weekly Services

20h 49mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,172.2 km
Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Alsace, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Scherwiller via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Selestat in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Alumnat via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Colmar, Colmar, Selestat, and Gare in around 20h 49m.

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