There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Biarritz by train (TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, car train, train (Eurostar, TGV), or plane
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 Antony
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Biarritztrain Tgv
12h 44m€291–503Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BRS - BIQ
7h 52m€94–330Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
20h 16m€242–428Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar
- Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
- Drive from Santander to Biarritzcar
25h 31m€194–824Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Biarritzcar
14h 39m€363–471Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Biarritztrain Ter
14h 49m€372–603Bus
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
25h 5m€108–197Fly Cardiff Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane CWL - BIQ
8h 41m€104–421Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane STN - BIQ
7h 40m€144–474Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
- Take the train from Facture Biganos to Biarritztrain
9h 14m€120–271
Cardiff to Biarritz by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Biarritz is to bus which costs €100 - €200 and takes 25h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Biarritz is to train and fly which takes 7h 40m and costs €140 - €480.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Biarritz. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Mairie de Biarritz L. Barthou via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Place des Basques. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Biarritz. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Biarritz via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Lille Europe and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
The distance between Cardiff and Biarritz is 1516 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Biarritz without a car is to train via Antony which takes 12h 44m and costs €290 - €550.
It takes approximately 12h 44m to get from Cardiff to Biarritz, including transfers.
Cardiff to Biarritz bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Biarritz train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Biarritz is to train via Antony which takes 12h 44m and costs €290 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 25h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €430 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Biarritz, France?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Les Trois Fontaines via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Lille Europe, Massy Tgv, Biarritz, and Gare de Biarritz in around 12h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Mairie de Biarritz L. Barthou via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop, and Place des Basques in around 25h 5m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–700
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130–700
Flights from Bristol Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–480
Flights from Bristol Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–420
Flights from Bristol Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–350
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–700
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €110–230
- Car Single Ticket
- €290–700
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Biarritz bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Biarritz is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 12:08 PM in Cardiff and 1:08 PM in Biarritz.
Cardiff to Biarritz train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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