How to Travel from
Cardiff to Athens
by Route or Car
Eight ways to Travel from Cardiff to Athens
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Cheapest
By car (3 379 km)
32 h 13 min
3379 km.
from $185
Other
Train, bus via Bucharest, Train, bus via Bucharest
41 h 30 min
2578 km.
from $419.35
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
8 h 39 min
2577 km.
from $341.12
Train, Plane (Train)
9 h 46 min
2577 km.
from $307.17
Train, Plane (Train to London Stansted Airport)
9 h 29 min
2577 km.
from $306.88
Train, Plane (Train)
9 h 16 min
2577 km.
from $305.90
Train, Bus
47 h 27 min
2576 km.
Bus
2 d 10 h 45 min
2577 km.
from $272.54
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$455.68
Plane from Luton Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$55.69–$253.16
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$240.50–$544.28
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$443.02
Plane from Luton Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$367.08
British Airways
Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$1,075.91
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$443.02
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$556.94
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$620.23
Jet2.com
Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$506.31
Sky Express
Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$759.47
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$468.34
Wizz Air UK
Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$379.73
Plane from Luton Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$49.37–$240.50
Bus operators
Union Ivkoni
Bus from London Victoria to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
41h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$164.55
Citylines
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Athens
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.04–$56.96
Tarsin
Bus from Birmingham to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
21h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50
Anumi Travel
Bus from Brighton to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
31h
Frequency:
Once a week
Diamant Travel
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.40
Simeonidis Tours
Bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
Other operators
Irish Ferries
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16
Train operators
Eurotunnel
Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Southern
Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Brighton
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50
Thameslink
Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30
East Midlands Railways
Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
First Great Western Service
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55
Train from Reading to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Cardiff Central to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$177.21
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90
Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Hellenic Train
Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.13–$34.18
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Athens?
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Athens is to bus which costs $152.17 - $239.13 and takes 2 days 10h.
What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Athens?
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Athens is to train and fly which takes 8h 39m and costs $173.91 - $706.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Athens?
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Athens. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Athens Chiou via London Victoria and Sofia Serdika Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
How far is it from Cardiff to Athens?
The distance between Cardiff and Athens is 2657 km.
How do I travel from Cardiff to Athens without a car?
The best way to get from Cardiff to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 41h 30m and costs $163.04 - $489.13 .
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Athens?
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Cardiff to Athens, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cardiff to Athens bus from?
Cardiff to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.
Bus or fly from Cardiff to Athens?
The best way to get from Cardiff to Athens is to fly which takes 9h 52m and costs $130.43 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $239.13 and takes 2 days 10h.
Where does the Cardiff to Athens bus arrive?
Cardiff to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Athens?
Athens is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:39 in Cardiff and 13:39 in Athens.
How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Athens?
Book your Cardiff to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Athens?
There are 11776+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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