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Ten ways to Travel from Cardiff to Patras

Composite routes from Cardiff to Patras

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$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 Bristol Airport to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$481.00
Plane from Bristol Airport to Preveza
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$556.94

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

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Zakynthos
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$367.08
Plane from Bristol Airport to Preveza
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$417.71
Plane from London Stansted Airport to International
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$316.44

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

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$55.69

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Bucharest Militari Bus Station to Lamia
Ave. Duration:
18h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$69.62

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Brussels-Nord to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
39h
Frequency:
Once a week

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Birmingham to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
21h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50

Anumi Travel

Phone:
+355 69 232 8000
Website:
facebook.com/anumitravel/
Bus from Brighton to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
31h
Frequency:
Once a week

Diamant Travel

Phone:
+355 69 617 8170
Website:
facebook.com/agjensiadiamant
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Patras
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.40

KTEL Lefkadas

Phone:
+3026450 22364
Website:
ktel-lefkadas.gr/
Bus from Lefkáda to Patras
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$18.99–$22.78

KTEL Achaias

Phone:
+30 2610 623 888
Website:
ktelachaias.gr/
Bus from Lamia to Patras
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$25.32
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Patras
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.16–$69.62

KTEL Zakythos

Phone:
+302695022255
Website:
ktel-zakynthos.gr/gr/
Bus from Zakynthos to Patras
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
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

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
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 Athens to Kiato
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.57–$11.13
Bus from Kiato to Patra
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

Questions and Answers

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 and ferry which costs $173.91 - $369.57 and takes 11h 29m.

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 29m and costs $173.91 - $369.57 .

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 Cardiff and arriving at Patras via London Victoria, Brussels-Nord and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.

How far is it from Cardiff to Patras?

The distance between Cardiff and Patras is 2574 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 via Bucharest which takes 47h 35m and costs $152.17 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 29m 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 National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Where does the Cardiff to Patras bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Patras?

Patras is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:13 in Cardiff and 13:13 in Patras.

Where can I stay near Patras?

There are 639+ hotels available in Patras. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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