There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Lac d'Annecy by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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 Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Annecytrain Tgv
9h 54m€318–547Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus
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 the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
6h 12m€78–220Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
21h 50m€109–233Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Annecycar
12h 18m€318–405Bus via Lille
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
- Take the bus from Lille to Annecybus
22h 47m€115–228Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Annecycar
13h 20m€207–339Fly from Cardiff Airport, bus
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CWL - GVA
- Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
8h 13m€161–271Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BHX - GVA
- Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
7h 4m€123–321Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
- Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
6h 51m€160–458Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
- Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
8h 2m€137–374
Cardiff to Lac d'Annecy by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lac d'Annecy is to bus which costs €100 - €240 and takes 21h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lac d'Annecy is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 12m and costs €75 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lac d'Annecy station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Annecy - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lac d'Annecy. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Annecy via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Cardiff and Lac d'Annecy is 1264 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Lac d'Annecy without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs €310 - €550.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Cardiff to Lac d'Annecy, including transfers.
Cardiff to Lac d'Annecy bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Lac d'Annecy train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Lac d'Annecy is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs €310 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €240 and takes 21h 50m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lac d'Annecy, France?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Annecy via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Annecy - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- 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 Lac d'Annecy bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Lac d'Annecy is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:03 AM in Cardiff and 11:03 AM in Lac d'Annecy.
Cardiff to Lac d'Annecy train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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