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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Chania is to train and fly which costs €95 - €310 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Chania is to train and fly which takes 8h 20m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Chania?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Chania. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Chania via Green Line Coach Station, Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Bounds Green Road London, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave and Port of Piraeus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Cardiff to Chania?

The distance between Cardiff and Chania is 2854 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chania without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 2 days 7h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Cardiff to Chania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chania bus from?

Cardiff to Chania bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where does the Cardiff to Chania bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Chania?

Chania is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 12:20 PM in Cardiff and 2:20 PM in Chania.

Where can I stay near Chania?

There are 3169+ hotels available in Chania.

Cardiff to Chania - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Chania by train, plane, bus, busferry, or shuttle

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane BRS - CHQ
8h 20m
€96–310
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
4. Take the busferry from Port of Piraeus to Chaniabusferry
2d 7h
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane BRS - HER
3. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Chania - Casa Delfinoshuttle
9h 20m
€281–670
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
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 Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane LGW - CHQ
10h 12m
€181–403
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane BHX - CHQ
9h 22m
€178–370
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
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 Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane LTN - CHQ
9h 58m
€153–403
Train, Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Ioanninabus
5. Take the busferry from Ioannina to Chaniabusferry
2d 17h
€528–951
Bus, bus and ferry via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-Nord to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Aígiobus
5. Take the busferry from Aigio to Chaniabusferry
3d 4h

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) flights

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3h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,854.1 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Chania. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ), walk to Chania Airport, then take the shuttle to Chania. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Chania via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, Green Line Coach Station, Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road, Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Hobart Corner, Bounds Green Road London, Tirana, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Peiraias, and Port of Piraeus in around 2d 7h.

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