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 €100 - €220 and takes 24h 47m.

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 30m and costs €100 - €250.

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 Park Place and arriving at Tignes - Val Claret via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 47m.

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 4m and costs €380 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 12h 4m 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 National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Tignes?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tignes is to train which takes 12h 4m and costs €380 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €220 and takes 24h 47m.

Where does the Cardiff to Tignes bus arrive?

Cardiff to Tignes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Tignes?

Tignes is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:25 PM in Cardiff and 11:25 PM in Tignes.

Where can I stay near Tignes?

There are 8474+ hotels available in Tignes.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Tignes by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Landrytrain
12h 4m
€389–731
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
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 a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lacshuttle
9h 30m
€102–245
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris Gare de Bercy Seinebus
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Bourg St Mauricetrain
22h 59m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tignescar
14h 18m
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 Tignes - Val Claretbus
24h 47m
€102–217
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 Tignescar
15h 25m
€211–324
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
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 a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lacshuttle
10h 33m
€147–312
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Alpes–Isère Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane BRS - GNB
3. Take a shuttle bus from Grenoble-Isère Airport to Tignes Le Lacshuttle
9h 31m
€117–360
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
4. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Tignes Le Lacshuttle
11h 24m
€167–369
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane BRS - TRN
3. Drive from Ceres - Stazione F.T.C. to Tignescar
10h 25m
€109–262

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

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Tignes.

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Distance: 1,369.3 km
Duration: 12h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Tignes - Val Claret via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 24h 47m.

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