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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Saclay is to bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 16h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Saclay is to train and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs €65 - €270.

How far is it from Cardiff to Saclay?

The distance between Cardiff and Saclay is 715 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Saclay without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €190 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Cardiff to Saclay, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Saclay?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Saclay is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €190 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 16h 14m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Saclay?

Saclay is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:03 AM in Cardiff and 2:03 AM in Saclay.

Where can I stay near Saclay?

There are 20001+ hotels available in Saclay.

Cardiff to Saclay - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Saclay 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
6h 30m
€194–370
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
16h 14m
€67–97
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Saclaycar
7h 23m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Massy - Palaiseautrain
6h 29m
€68–261
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 Saclaycar
8h 43m
€144–208
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Massy - Palaiseautrain
7h 32m
€113–433
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Massy - Palaiseautrain
7h 23m
€176–515
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 42m
€156–383
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
6h 43m
€147–446
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
4. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Massy - Palaiseautrain
8h 2m
€150–419

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Saclay.

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Distance: 715.1 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to La Martinière via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, and Gare de Massy - Palaiseau in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to La Martinière via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Bibliothèque François Mitterrand, Massy - Palaiseau, and Gare de Massy - Palaiseau in around 16h 14m.

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