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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Orly is to bus via Paris - Orly Airport which costs €30 - €120 and takes 15h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Orly is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Orly?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Orly. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Parc Méliès via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Coeur d'Orly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Orly?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Orly. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Orly Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Saint-Michel Notre-Dame. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Orly?

The distance between Cardiff and Orly is 706 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Orly without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs €130 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Cardiff to Orly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Orly bus from?

Cardiff to Orly bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Orly train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Orly?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Orly is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs €130 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 13h 49m.

Where does the Cardiff to Orly bus arrive?

Cardiff to Orly bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Orly?

Orly is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:01 PM in Cardiff and 12:01 AM in Orly.

Where does the Cardiff to Orly train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Orly?

There are 22642+ hotels available in Orly.

Cardiff to Orly - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Orly by train (Eurostar), 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
6h 9m
€130–422
Bus via Paris - Orly Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700 / ...
15h 20m
€31–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700 / ...
13h 49m
€34–118
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Orly
7h 18m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Orly Ville
6h 1m
€68–226
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 Orly
8h 18m
€144–208
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
7h 4m
€101–334
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
6h 59m
€144–420
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
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 Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
7h 5m
€102–326
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LHR - ORY
6h 9m
€93–375
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LTN - CDG
7h 40m
€109–325

Cardiff to Orly by train and subway

110Weekly Services

6h 9mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 705.9 km
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Orly, Île-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Orly Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Saint-Michel Notre-Dame in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Thiais - Orly via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Bercy in around 13h 49m.

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