What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pairi Daiza?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pairi Daiza is to bus and train which costs €35 - €75 and takes 12h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pairi Daiza?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pairi Daiza is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €130 - €430.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Pairi Daiza?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Pairi Daiza. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cambron-Casteau via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Jurbise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Pairi Daiza?

The distance between Cardiff and Pairi Daiza is 665 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Pairi Daiza without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pairi Daiza without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €130 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Pairi Daiza?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Cardiff to Pairi Daiza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Pairi Daiza train from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Pairi Daiza train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Pairi Daiza?

There are 400+ hotels available in Pairi Daiza.

Cardiff to Pairi Daiza - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Pairi Daiza by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to JurbiseIc / ...
6h 44m
€134–426
Bus, train via Lille
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lille
3. Take the train from Tournai to Cambron-CasteauL / ...
15h 28m
€32–156
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to JurbiseIc / ...
12h 52m
€36–73
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pairi Daiza
6h 19m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Jurbise
8h 25m
€93–286
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 Pairi Daiza
7h 27m
€128–184
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Jurbise
8h 45m
€102–269
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Jurbise
7h 38m
€138–353
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Jurbise
8h 42m
€96–323
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Jurbise
8h 32m
€112–400
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Mons
8h 46m
€98–340

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU) flights

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Distance: 664.8 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Pairi Daiza via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Jurbise, and Cambron-Casteau in around 6h 44m.

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