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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Paris is to bus via Dover which costs €60 - €140 and takes 13h.

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 25m and costs €90 - €260.

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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

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 42m.

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 42m and costs €210 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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 42m and costs €210 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 13h.

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 1:10 PM in Cardiff and 2:10 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 42m
€218–399
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 55m
€62–141
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
13h
€63–131
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 7m
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 25m
€93–260
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 23m
€110–202
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 25m
€129–330
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 31m
€173–461
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 44m
€139–387
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane BHX - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
7h 19m
€103–314
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
7h 20m
€153–408

Cardiff to Paris by train and subway

118Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

€218Cheapest Price

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Distance: 687.2 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 13h.

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