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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs £100 - £230 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 8h 15m and costs £100 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at University RE via Tirana, Hobart Corner, Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Athens to Cardiff?

The distance between Athens and Cardiff is 1660 miles.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Cardiff without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs £250 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Athens to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Cardiff bus from?

Athens to Cardiff bus services, operated by Korona Travel, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Athens to Cardiff is to fly which takes 10h 10m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Athens to Cardiff bus arrive?

Athens to Cardiff bus services, operated by Korona Travel, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 2h behind Athens. It is currently 6:21 AM in Athens and 4:21 AM in Cardiff.

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

Book your Athens to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1723+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Athens to Cardiff - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 13 ways to get from Athens to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly to Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane ATH - CWL
10h 10m
£109–227
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ATH - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 15m
£105–226
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
2d 2h
£250–354
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Athens to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
32h 8m
£627–862
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ATH - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 17m
£158–393
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ATH - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 7m
£131–303
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ATH - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h
£145–338
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ATH - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 2m
£143–344
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ATH - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain
11h 14m
£124–261
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Bounds Green Road Londonbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
2d 2h
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Rotterdambus
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
2d 6h
£317–1,014
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
2d 13h
£172–292
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
33h 12m
£534–799

Athens to Cardiff by bus

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2d 13hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,650.6 mi
Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Cardiff, Wales?

KLM, Transavia Holland, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to University RE via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Tirana, Bounds Green Road London, Hobart Corner, Prince Charles Drive, Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road, Green Line Coach Station, and London Victoria in around 2d 2h.

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