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 €24 - €110 and takes 13h 9m.

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 14m and costs €65 - €220.

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 9m.

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 16m.

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 16m and costs €120 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 16m and costs €120 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €110 and takes 13h 9m.

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 1:50 AM in Cardiff and 2:50 AM 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 PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
5h 16m
€125–412
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700 / ...
13h 9m
€24–110
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Paris
7h 2m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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
5h 14m
€66–220
Bus via Kingsway GD
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700 / ...
13h 30m
€30–104
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 Paris
8h 14m
€139–203
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
6h 17m
€99–307
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 7m
€147–405
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle 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 Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LGW - CDG
7h 11m
€111–314
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
6h 48m
€108–310
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 10m
€102–315

Cardiff to Paris by train and subway

110Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 687.2 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Paris via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 13h 9m.

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