What is the cheapest way to get from Wales to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Athens is to train and fly which costs €90 - €240 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Wales to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Wales to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 7h 45m and costs €95 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Athens. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Birmingham, Bucharest and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 37m.

How far is it from Wales to Athens?

The distance between Wales and Athens is 2641 km.

How do I travel from Wales to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Wales to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 42h 37m and costs €100 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Wales to Athens?

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Wales to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Athens bus from?

Wales to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Bus or fly from Wales to Athens?

The best way to get from Wales to Athens is to fly which takes 9h 21m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €220 and takes 42h 37m.

Where does the Wales to Athens bus arrive?

Wales to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Wales and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Wales. It is currently 8:35 PM in Wales and 10:35 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12958+ hotels available in Athens.

Wales to Athens - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Wales to Athens by plane, bus, car, car train, train, 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.

Fly from Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CWL - ATH
9h 21m
€122–342
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MAN - ATH
9h
€92–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
42h 37m
€105–220
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
32h 15m
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRS - ATH
7h 45m
€96–356
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
9h 7m
€185–417
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
10h 12m
€157–363
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
9h 51m
€164–364
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
3. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
47h 59m
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 7h
€192–278
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
33h 29m
€571–938

Wales to Athens by bus

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2d 7hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,641.4 km
Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Wales and Athens, Greece?

KLM flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Birmingham, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 42h 37m.

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