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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lisbon is to train and fly which costs €70 - €220 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lisbon is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lisbon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lisbon. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 45m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lisbon?

The distance between Cardiff and Lisbon is 1567 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lisbon without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 19m and costs €240 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Cardiff to Lisbon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lisbon bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Lisbon?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lisbon is to fly which takes 9h 11m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs and takes 39h 45m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lisbon bus arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lisbon?

There are 8903+ hotels available in Lisbon.

Cardiff to Lisbon - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Lisbon by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane BRS - LIS
5h 55m
€71–214
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Lisboncar
30h 54m
€248–952
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus
33h 19m
€240–464
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane CWL - LIS
9h 11m
€100–273
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane BHX - LIS
7h 23m
€121–387
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LHR - LIS
7h 9m
€169–418
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 Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LGW - LIS
8h 12m
€148–405
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 Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane LTN - LIS
7h 54m
€158–402
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus
39h 45m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus
40h 40m
€102–368

Cardiff to Lisbon by train, subway, and bus

7Weekly Services

33h 19mAverage Duration

€240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,566.8 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lisbon, Portugal?

KLM, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 39h 45m.

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