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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Paris is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 14h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Paris is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €240 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Central Station to Paris. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central Station to Paris. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Paris Nord via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to Paris?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Paris is 687 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Paris without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €240 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Cardiff Central Station to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Paris bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Paris train from?

Cardiff Central Station to Paris train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Central Station to Paris?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Paris is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €240 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 14h 39m.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Paris bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff Central Station and Paris?

Paris is 1h ahead of Cardiff Central Station. It is currently 11:09 AM in Cardiff Central Station and 12:09 PM in Paris.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Paris train arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Paris train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

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

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Cardiff Central Station to Paris - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Paris by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
5h 19m
€245–411
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1710 / ...
14h 39m
€61–91
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
7h 7m
€249–302
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
5h 29m
€84–240
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
8h 23m
€142–256
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
6h 21m
€121–313
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
6h 18m
€178–461
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
7h 11m
€138–369
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
6h 56m
€159–359
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane BHX - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
7h 22m
€98–383

Cardiff Central Station to Paris by train and subway

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Distance: 687.2 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Paris Nord via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff Central Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via Cardiff North Road and London Victoria in around 14h 39m.

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