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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Patras is to train and fly and bus which costs €75 - €300 and takes 12h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Patras is to train and fly and bus and ferry which takes 11h 31m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Patras?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Patras. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Patras via London Victoria, Brussels-Nord and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from Cardiff to Patras?

The distance between Cardiff and Patras is 2536 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Patras without a car is to train and bus which takes 43h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from Cardiff to Patras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Patras bus from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Patras bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Patras?

Patras is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:28 AM in Cardiff and 3:28 AM in Patras.

Where can I stay near Patras?

There are 635+ hotels available in Patras.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Patras by train, plane, bus, car, car train, busferry, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Preveza Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Preveza Airport (PVK)BRS - PVK
3. Take the bus from Lefkáda to Patras
11h 51m
€196–370
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Athens International Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BRS - ATH
3. Take the train from Athens to Kiato
4. Take the bus from Kiato to Patra
12h 42m
€78–294
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Agrínio
4. Take the bus from Agrinio to Patras
43h 1m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Patras
35h 37m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Athens International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)CWL - ATH
2. Take the train from Athens to Kiato
3. Take the bus from Kiato to Patra
14h 42m
€134–351
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zakynthos International Airport, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)BRS - ZTH
3. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patras
11h 31m
€107–251
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Athens International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LHR - ATH
3. Take the train from Athens to Kiato
4. Take the bus from Kiato to Patra
13h 33m
€145–429
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)BRS - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Patras
14h 49m
€116–280
Train, bus via Southampton
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brighton
3. Take the bus from Brighton to Tirana
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Patras
2d
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train station
3. Take the bus from Brussels-Nord to Tirana
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Patras
2d 18h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Patras
36h 45m
€579–888

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Preveza Airport (PVK) flights

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4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,536.4 km
Duration: 11h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Patras via London Victoria, Brussels-North train station, Brussels-Nord, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 2d 18h.

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