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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Cardiff is to bus which costs £29 - £120 and takes 13h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £90 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at University RE via Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Cardiff Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Paris to Cardiff?

The distance between Paris and Cardiff is 429 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £90 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Paris to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Cardiff bus from?

Paris to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Cardiff train from?

Paris to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Paris to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Paris to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £90 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus via Calais, which costs and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Paris to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Paris and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Paris. It is currently 2:34 PM in Paris and 1:34 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Paris to Cardiff train arrive?

Paris to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Paris to Cardiff?

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

Book your Paris to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Paris to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Paris to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 58m
£94–352
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
13h 23m
£30–118
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus 700
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
11h 35m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
7h 6m
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane CDG - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 33m
£52–176
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
8h 16m
£123–175
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CDG - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 29m
£125–405
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane CDG - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 1m
£72–267
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CDG - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 24m
£101–305
Fly Paris Orly Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ORY - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 26m
£93–287
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CDG - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 10m
£99–297

Paris to Cardiff by train and subway

110Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Paris to Cardiff.

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Distance: 427 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris to University RE via Calais and London Victoria in around 11h 35m.

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