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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Paris
Showing times and prices for Dec 06
Cheapest price
$368
Average price
$374
Fastest journey
6 h 32 m
Average duration
6 h 39 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
490 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Paris will cost around $374 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $368.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Paris without transferring at least 2 times.
G04958+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
903206:47AM10h11
Cardiff Central (CDF)05:58PMParis Gare du Nord
$3681One-way
2 transfers
G04958+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+902806:47AM9h17
Cardiff Central (CDF)05:04PMParis Gare du Nord
$3681One-way
2 transfers
G04958+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+903606:47AM11h17
Cardiff Central (CDF)07:04PMParis Gare du Nord
$3681One-way
2 transfers
G04962+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+903208:51AM8h07
Cardiff Central (CDF)05:58PMParis Gare du Nord
$3741One-way
2 transfers
G04965+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+904010:20AM8h37
Cardiff Central (CDF)07:57PMParis Gare du Nord
$3741One-way
2 transfers
G04957+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+901806:20AM6h32
Cardiff Central (CDF)01:52PMParis Gare du Nord
$4061One-way
2 transfers
G04967+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+904012:20PM6h37
Cardiff Central (CDF)07:57PMParis Gare du Nord
$3741One-way
2 transfers
G04965+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+903210:20AM6h38
Cardiff Central (CDF)05:58PMParis Gare du Nord
$3741One-way
2 transfers
G04971+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+905002:41PM6h42
Cardiff Central (CDF)10:23PMParis Gare du Nord
$3741One-way
2 transfers
G04966+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+903611:20AM6h44
Cardiff Central (CDF)07:04PMParis Gare du Nord
$3741One-way
2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cardiff to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €116.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€311 Average price | €74 Average price Cheapest | €345 Average price |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 55m Average total duration 13h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cardiff to Paris train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Paris trains for today, Friday, December 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 8:10 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P08477+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9028 | On time 8:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 7h38 | 3:56 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08477+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9024 | On time 8:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h32 | 2:50 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08477+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9036 | On time 8:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 9h46 | 6:04 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08478+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9038 | On time 8:37 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 9h57 | 6:34 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08478+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9036 | On time 8:37 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 9h27 | 6:04 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08478+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9028 | On time 8:37 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 7h19 | 3:56 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08482+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9040 | On time 10:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 8h08 | 6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08482+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9036 | On time 10:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 7h14 | 6:04 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08482+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9038 | On time 10:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 7h44 | 6:34 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08483+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9040 | On time 11:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 7h40 | 6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08483+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9038 | On time 11:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 7h16 | 6:34 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08483+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9036 | On time 11:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h46 | 6:04 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08484+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9038 | On time 11:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h44 | 6:34 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08484+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9040 | On time 11:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 7h08 | 6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08484+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9044 | On time 11:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 8h10 | 8:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08485+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9044 | On time 12:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 7h42 | 8:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08485+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9046 | On time 12:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 8h14 | 8:32 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08485+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9040 | On time 12:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h40 | 6:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08486+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9044 | On time 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 7h10 | 8:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08486+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9046 | On time 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 7h42 | 8:32 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08486+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9050 | On time 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 8h33 | 9:23 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08487+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9046 | On time 1:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 7h14 | 8:32 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08487+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9044 | On time 1:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h42 | 8:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08487+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9050 | On time 1:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 8h05 | 9:23 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08490+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9050 | On time 2:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h29 | 9:23 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08490+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9054 | On time 2:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 7h32 | 10:26 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08491+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9054 | On time 3:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 7h08 | 10:26 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| P08492+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9054 | On time 3:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h32 | 10:26 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, December 6 | |||||
| G04957+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9028 | On time 6:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 9h44 | 4:04 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| G04957+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9018 | On time 6:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h32 | 12:52 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| G04957+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9032 | On time 6:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 10h38 | 4:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| G04958+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9032 | On time 6:47 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 10h11 | 4:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| G04958+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9028 | On time 6:47 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 9h17 | 4:04 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| G04958+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9036 | On time 6:47 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 11h17 | 6:04 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| G04959+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9028 | On time 7:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 8h46 | 4:04 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| G04959+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9032 | On time 7:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 9h40 | 4:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| G04959+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9036 | On time 7:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 10h46 | 6:04 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| G04960+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9036 | On time 7:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 10h14 | 6:04 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| G04960+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9028 | On time 7:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 8h14 | 4:04 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| G04960+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+9032 | On time 7:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 9h08 | 4:58 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Paris
United Kingdom
France
Trains from Cardiff to Paris run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $386 (€311) but you can travel from only $48 (€38) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 304 miles (490 km) distance in 5h 56m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $48 (€38)
Distance 304 miles (490 km) |
Average train duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $386 (€311) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 56m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 20:12 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $48 (€38)
Train companies: Eurostar, first_great_western from Cardiff to Paris trainsEurostar, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Paris from $48 (€38). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Eurostar
About
Eurostar is a high-speed international rail service connecting the UK with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, primarily via the Channel Tunnel. Since merging with Thalys in October 2023, Eurostar now operates an expanded network across Western Europe. Known for its city-center to city-center travel, Eurostar offers a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to flying. Passengers can enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and power sockets at every seat. Key destinations include London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne, with seasonal services to other locations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included in standard ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at the end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café-bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First-class passengers receive complimentary meals on some routes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed for a fee. Large dogs not permitted except guide dogs
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 56m
Cheapest Price
$382 (€308)
first_great_western frequency
8 a day
FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Paris by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Typically, 3 to 5 days in Paris is sufficient to explore major attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Montmartre, and enjoy local cuisine.
The train from Cardiff to Paris takes 5h 56m and runs 8 per day.
In Paris, you can explore Montmartre, known for its bohemian vibe and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, or enjoy a Seine River Cruise for unique views of the city's landmarks. Discover the lively Latin Quarter and the trendy Marais district with its boutiques and cafes. Don't miss a show at the Moulin Rouge for an extravagant cabaret experience. For sightseeing, visit the iconic Eiffel Tower, the expansive Louvre Museum, the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Arc de Triomphe, each offering a glimpse into Paris's rich heritage.
Train ticket prices from Cardiff to Paris can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $386 (€311), while the average price is around $386 (€311).
The last train from Cardiff to Paris leaves at 8:12 PM.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Paris is by bus, with a cost of around $48 (€38).
A day trip from Cardiff to Paris is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 56m. The distance is 304 miles (490 km), and there are 8 trains per day.
There is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Paris.
The Cardiff to Paris train journey primarily involves traveling through urban and industrial areas, particularly as it passes through the Channel Tunnel, so it is not typically considered scenic.
The first train from Cardiff to Paris leaves at 5:07 AM.
The distance by train from Cardiff to Paris is 304 miles (490 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Paris.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cardiff to Paris.
There is no high speed train available from Cardiff to Paris.
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