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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tignes is to bus which costs €70 - €210 and takes 24h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tignes is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 9h 27m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Tignes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Tignes. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Tignes - Val Claret via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 46m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Tignes?

The distance between Cardiff and Tignes is 1369 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tignes without a car is to train which takes 12h 7m and costs €330 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 12h 7m to get from Cardiff to Tignes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Tignes bus from?

Cardiff to Tignes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Tignes?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tignes is to train which takes 12h 7m and costs €330 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 24h 46m.

Where does the Cardiff to Tignes bus arrive?

Cardiff to Tignes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Tignes?

Tignes is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 6:35 PM in Cardiff and 7:35 PM in Tignes.

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

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Where can I stay near Tignes?

There are 8414+ hotels available in Tignes.

Cardiff to Tignes - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Tignes by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, shuttle, 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Landry
12h 7m
€330–836
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tignes - Val Claret
24h 46m
€74–209
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tignes
14h 10m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRS - GVA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lac
9h 27m
€99–283
Bus via Park Place
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Tignes
25h 22m
€103–187
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 Tignes
15h 12m
€229–348
Fly Cardiff Airport to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)CWL - GVA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lac
12h 6m
€165–370
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LHR - GVA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lac
10h 20m
€170–427
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LHR - LYS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Tignes Le Lac
10h 21m
€175–462
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LGW - LYS
4. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Tignes Le Lac
11h 22m
€154–403
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Alpes–Isère Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)BRS - GNB
3. Take a shuttle bus from Grenoble-Isère Airport to Tignes Le Lac
9h 28m
€109–338

Cardiff to Tignes by bus

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24h 46mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,369.4 km
Duration: 12h 7m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tignes via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Landry in around 12h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Tignes - Val Claret via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 24h 46m.

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