There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to La Plagne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, shuttle, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Aime La Plagnetrain
11h 36m€413–709Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
cheapest- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Plagne
8h 23m€119–269Bus, train, shuttle
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Plagne
22h 25m€220–372Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Plagnecar
13h 55m€329–426Bus
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Aime - La Plagnebus
25h 11m€158–281Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to La Plagnecar
14h 57m€217–359Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BHX - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Plagne
9h 15m€162–355Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Plagne
9h 9m€199–493Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Aime
9h 16m€234–539Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Aime
10h 21m€204–426Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Alpes–Isère Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane BRS - GNB
- Take a shuttle bus from Grenoble-Isère Airport to Aime
8h 30m€134–335
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to La Plagne is to bus which costs €150 - €290 and takes 25h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to La Plagne is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 8h 23m and costs €110 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to La Plagne. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Aime - La Plagne via London Victoria Green Line Station and Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to La Plagne. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Aime La Plagne via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
The distance between Cardiff and La Plagne is 1344 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to La Plagne without a car is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs €410 - €750.
It takes approximately 11h 36m to get from Cardiff to La Plagne, including transfers.
Cardiff to La Plagne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to La Plagne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to La Plagne is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs €410 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €290 and takes 25h 11m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and La Plagne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to La Plagne via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Aime La Plagne in around 11h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to La Plagne via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Aime - La Plagne in around 25h 11m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–250
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to La Plagne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
La Plagne is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 7:53 PM in Cardiff and 8:53 PM in La Plagne.
Cardiff to La Plagne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
There are 8180+ hotels available in La Plagne.













