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 €55 - €120 and takes 20h 33m.

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 4m and costs €100 - €280.

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 41m.

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 41m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m 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 41m and costs €190 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 20h 33m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Alsace?

Alsace is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:47 AM in Cardiff and 10:47 AM 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 2548+ hotels available in Alsace.

Cardiff to Alsace - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 11 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to SelestatTgv
9h 41m
€199–585
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Colmar
20h 33m
€57–113
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alsace
10h 42m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)BRS - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Selestat
8h 4m
€109–273
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to StrasbourgTgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to ScherwillerTer
11h 9m
€181–634
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Strasburg
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to ScherwillerTer
20h 44m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Alsace
11h 44m
€189–268
Fly Cardiff Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Basel (BSL)CWL - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Selestat
10h 3m
€160–330
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)LHR - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Selestat
9h 2m
€150–457
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Selestat
9h 56m
€140–331
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)LGW - BSL
4. Take the train from St Louis to Selestat
10h 3m
€129–328

Cardiff to Alsace by bus and train

2Weekly Services

20h 33mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,172.3 km
Duration: 9h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Alumnat via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Colmar, Colmar, Selestat, and Gare in around 20h 33m.

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