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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Paris is to bus which costs €30 - €150 and takes 13h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Paris is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Paris. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Paris via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Paris. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Paris Nord via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Paris?

The distance between Cardiff and Paris is 687 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Paris without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €120 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Cardiff to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Paris bus from?

Cardiff to Paris bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Paris train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Paris?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Paris is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €120 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €150 and takes 13h 27m.

Where does the Cardiff to Paris bus arrive?

Cardiff to Paris bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Paris?

Paris is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 2:19 PM in Cardiff and 3:19 PM in Paris.

Where does the Cardiff to Paris train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Paris?

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Where can I stay near Paris?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Paris 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 Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
5h 21m
€124–446
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus 1700 / ...
13h 27m
€31–144
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
7h 2m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
5h 13m
€73–210
Bus via Kingsway GD
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
14h 10m
€36–139
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 Pariscar
8h 14m
€139–202
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
6h 21m
€95–316
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
6h 18m
€151–429
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
7h 20m
€117–329
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LGW - ORY
7h 19m
€108–320
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
6h 56m
€118–316

Cardiff to Paris by train and subway

118Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Paris.

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Distance: 687.2 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Paris Nord via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Paris via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 13h 27m.

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