How to get from Paris to Cardiff
- 494 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Cardiff: bus. The two cities are about 494 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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494 km
Paris to Cardiff: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Calaisbus
FlixBus·3h 35m - 2Calais → London Victoria CoachbusFlixBus·3h 05m
- 3London Victoria Coach → Cardiff CastlebusFlixBus·3h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Cardiff works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Paris to Calais, about 3h 35m. Transfer in Calais and continue by FlixBus bus on to London Victoria Coach (3h 5m). Transfer in London Victoria Coach and continue by FlixBus bus on to Cardiff Castle (3h 15m). In total it's roughly €43 over 11h 45m, 2 transfers.
Paris to Cardiff: common questions
Is there a bus from Paris to Cardiff?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Cardiff from Paris?
About 494 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Paris to Cardiff?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Cardiff?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026