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 €75 - €210 and takes 5h 56m.

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 56m and costs €75 - €210.

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 Lisbon - Oriente via London Victoria, Dover and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 47m.

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 20m and costs €220 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m 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 1m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Lille, which costs €170 - €350 and takes 39h 47m.

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 8977+ 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
best
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 56m
€77–208
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
€273–952
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 20m
€224–515
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
€118–284
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 8m
€161–395
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane CWL - LIS
9h 1m
€109–278
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 10m
€138–361
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 52m
€151–372
Bus via Lille
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 Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus
39h 47m
€170–350
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 42m
€107–413

Cardiff to Lisbon by train, subway, and bus

7Weekly Services

33h 20mAverage Duration

€224Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,566.8 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Lisbon - Oriente via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 39h 47m.

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