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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Porto is to train and fly which costs €65 - €240 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Porto is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Porto?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Porto. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Porto - Casa da Música via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris Charenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 15m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Porto?

The distance between Cardiff and Porto is 1304 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Porto without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h and costs €200 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Cardiff to Porto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Porto bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Porto?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Porto is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 38h 15m.

Where does the Cardiff to Porto bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Porto?

There are 6294+ hotels available in Porto.

Cardiff to Porto - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Porto 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 Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BRS - OPO
6h 7m
€67–238
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Portocar
29h 31m
€207–901
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Coimbrabus
4. Take the train from Coimbra-B to Porto Campanhatrain Ic / ...
37h
€203–345
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane CWL - OPO
8h 3m
€106–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BHX - OPO
7h 20m
€111–430
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 Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane LGW - OPO
8h 24m
€144–339
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane STN - OPO
8h 10m
€148–401
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane MAN - OPO
8h 50m
€121–266
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Leonbus
4. Take the bus from León to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhãbus
36h 37m
€199–951
Train, bus via Coimbra
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
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 (Bercy Seine) to Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbrabus
4. Take the train from Coimbra-B to Porto Campanhatrain Ic / ...
37h 36m
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 Charenton to Porto - Casa da Músicabus
38h 15m
€144–250

Cardiff to Porto by train, subway, foot, and bus

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37hAverage Duration

€203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,303.9 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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

Ryanair and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Porto - Casa da Música via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Porte de Charenton, and Paris Charenton in around 38h 15m.

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