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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Samoëns is to bus which costs €140 - €280 and takes 22h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Samoëns is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 44m and costs €120 - €300.

How far is it from Cardiff to Samoëns?

The distance between Cardiff and Samoëns is 1257 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Samoëns without a car is to train which takes 11h 47m and costs €370 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 11h 47m to get from Cardiff to Samoëns, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Samoëns?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Samoëns is to train which takes 11h 47m and costs €370 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €280 and takes 22h 26m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Samoëns?

Samoëns is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:01 AM in Cardiff and 5:01 AM in Samoëns.

Where can I stay near Samoëns?

There are 6442+ hotels available in Samoëns.

Cardiff to Samoëns - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Samoëns by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Cluses 74train Tgv
11h 47m
€379–636
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Clusesbus
7h 44m
€121–295
Bus
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
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Clusesbus
22h 26m
€143–271
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Samoënscar
12h 41m
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 Samoënscar
13h 48m
€190–318
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BHX - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Clusesbus
8h 40m
€152–344
Fly from Cardiff Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CWL - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Clusesbus
10h 7m
€153–2,077
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Clusesbus
8h 55m
€206–487
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, bus
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 Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
4. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Clusesbus
10h 3m
€172–382

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Samoëns.

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Distance: 1,256.7 km
Duration: 11h 47m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Samoëns via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Cluses 74 in around 11h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Samoëns via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Cluses in around 22h 26m.

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