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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 |
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€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.
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How to get from Cardiff to Paris by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Paris
Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Paris.
There are 3 travel options from Cardiff to Paris: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Paris is a bus with an average price of $41 (€37).
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Paris:
Taking a bus costs $81 (€73) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $122 (€110).
Taking a bus costs $343 (€309) less than taking a train, which costs on average $383 (€346) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Cardiff to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Paris that take longer:
Bus takes 13 h 10 min on average.
Getting to Paris by train takes 5 h 56 min on average.
The distance is approximately 304 miles (490 km) from Cardiff to Paris.
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Paris is:
- 2 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Paris from Cardiff as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Paris:
- Flights mostly depart from Cardiff Airport and arrive in Paris Orly Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cardiff to Paris:
- You can travel to Paris from Cardiff by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $41 (€37) with FlixBus from Cardiff to Paris.
- You can go to Paris from Cardiff by plane with Eastern Airways, KLM Cityhopper or easyJet. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $62 (€56) with easyJet from Cardiff to Paris on Omio.
- You can travel between Cardiff and Paris by train with first_great_western. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $383 (€346) with first_great_western from Cardiff to Paris.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cardiff to Paris with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct bus with.
- You can travel directly by plane with.
- You'll find direct trains with.
Direct services to Paris tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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