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Cardiff, Great Britain → Orleans, France

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Ten ways to Travel from Cardiff to Orleans

Composite routes from Cardiff to Orleans

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Paris–Orly
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$417.71
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Paris–Orly
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$139.24

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Paris
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$607.57
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Paris
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$822.76
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$468.34

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$253.16
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$481.00
Plane from Bristol Airport to Paris–Orly
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.10–$291.13

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$506.31
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Paris–Orly
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$417.71
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Paris–Orly
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$139.24

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Orléans
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$25.32

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$22.78–$36.71

Euroscoach By Cm Tours

Phone:
+33 6 31 09 82 47
Website:
euroscoach.com/
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Orléans
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleans
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$54.43

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55
Train from Reading to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Portsmouth International Port to Le
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$253.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Orléans?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Orléans is to bus which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 16h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Orléans?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Orléans is to train and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $97.83 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Orléans?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Orléans. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Orléans?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Orléans. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Orleans via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Orléans?

The distance between Cardiff and Orléans is 813 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Orléans without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Orléans without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs $217.39 - $445.65 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Orléans?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Cardiff to Orléans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Orléans bus from?

Cardiff to Orléans bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Orléans train from?

Cardiff to Orléans train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Orléans?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Orléans is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs $217.39 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 16h 41m.

Where does the Cardiff to Orléans bus arrive?

Cardiff to Orléans bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Orléans?

Orléans is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:13 in Cardiff and 12:13 in Orléans.

Where does the Cardiff to Orléans train arrive?

Cardiff to Orléans train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Orléans?

Book your Cardiff to Orléans train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Orléans?

Book your Cardiff to Orléans bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Orléans?

There are 722+ hotels available in Orléans. Prices start at $34.83 per night.
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