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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Athens is to train and fly which costs €65 - €280 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Athens is to train and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs €65 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Athens. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Athens via London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Cardiff to Athens?

The distance between Cardiff and Athens is 2656 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 41h 37m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Cardiff to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Athens bus from?

Cardiff to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Athens?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Athens is to fly which takes 9h 53m and costs €120 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €300 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Cardiff to Athens bus arrive?

Cardiff to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:13 AM in Cardiff and 1:13 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12149+ hotels available in Athens.

Cardiff to Athens - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Athens by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CWL - ATH
9h 53m
€124–324
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRS - ATH
7h 50m
€70–277
Train, bus via Bucharest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
41h 37m
€123–243
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
32h 22m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
8h 50m
€148–406
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
9h 57m
€126–376
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
9h 28m
€133–404
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MAN - ATH
10h 35m
€135–408
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
3. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
2d
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praguebus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 11h
€163–298
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
33h 31m
€599–937

Cardiff to Athens by bus

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2d 11hAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Athens.

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Distance: 2,656.4 km
Duration: 9h 53m

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

KLM and Sky Express fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Athens via London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 2d 11h.

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