Cardiff to Paris Trains

Cardiff to Paris trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Paris takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Paris. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 36m
Duration: 687 km
Distance: €287
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 20m

€245–411

Cardiff to Paris train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Paris. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Paris at 9:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 4:59 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:07 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:07 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:49 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:07 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:49 AM → 3:59 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:07 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:07 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:14 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
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