Rome2Rio

How to get fromCardiff to Vendéeby car, car ferry, train, bus, car train, or plane

Find Transport to Vendée

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Vendée by car, car ferry, train, bus, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Vendéecar car
    12h 18m
    €121–334

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane CWL - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Roche Sur Yontrain train
    9h 54m
    €79–292

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to La Roche sur Yonbus bus
    16h 51m
    €253–472

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Vendéecar car
    10h 13m
    €293–366

  5. Train, bus via Nantes

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Roche Sur Yontrain train Ter
    18h 50m
    €163–323

  6. Bus via Dover

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La Roche sur Yonbus bus
    21h 57m
    €112–217

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La Roche sur Yonbus bus
    23h 2m
    €101–169

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane BRS - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Roche Sur Yontrain train
    9h 52m
    €116–274

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Roche Sur Yontrain train
    9h 41m
    €146–345

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BRS - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Roche Sur Yontrain train
    11h 31m
    €144–309

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane BRS - LRH
    3. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yontrain train
    9h 1m
    €109–372

  12. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane LGW - LRH
    4. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yontrain train
    11h 14m
    €169–503

Cardiff to Vendée by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€253Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Vendée.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 681.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Park Place to Folie 3 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), La Roche sur Yon, and Gare SNCF in around 21h 57m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides