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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Athens is to bus which costs €100 - €220 and takes 42h 37m.

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 8h 15m and costs €120 - €390.

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 Park Place and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Birmingham, Bucharest and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 37m.

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 bus which takes 42h 37m and costs €100 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 10h 4m 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 National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Athens?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Athens is to fly which takes 10h 4m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €220 and takes 42h 37m.

Where does the Cardiff to Athens bus arrive?

Cardiff to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:07 PM in Cardiff and 10:07 PM in Athens.

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

Book your Cardiff to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13018+ 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, bus, car, car train, 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
10h 4m
€127–349
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
42h 37m
€105–220
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 15m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
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
8h 15m
€120–387
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
9h 21m
€191–429
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
10h 26m
€163–374
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
10h 5m
€170–376
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 41m
€140–313
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
47h 59m
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 7h
€213–327
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 29m
€571–937

Cardiff to Athens by bus

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2d 7hAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Athens.

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Distance: 2,656.4 km
Duration: 10h 4m

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

KLM flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Birmingham, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 42h 37m.

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