Athens to Patras by bus, train, taxi from EUR 331

Athens to Patras Destination Reviews

Patricia H

Smooth scenic comfortable

Athens to Patras, Bus Express, KTEL Achaias, Jun 24, 2026

Ioannis B

The trip was great and on time with the express bus, the big problem was 12go. Before I paid my "instant" confirmation ticket I was told it takes around 14 hours to confirm, but once I paid, I was told it can take up to 3 days to get my ticket. This was super stressful as I was leaving in less than 48 hours and had unreasonable excuses from their support. Luckily everything went fine in the end

Athens to Patras, Bus Express, KTEL Achaias, Mar 17, 2026

Pascale

Punctual, comfortable. Highly recommend

Athens to Patras, Bus Express, KTEL Achaias, Oct 30, 2025

Yvonne P

We arrived early and then bus driver said get on the bus which was a hour earlier We were squeezed into the back row

Athens to Patras, Bus Express, KTEL Achaias, Oct 20, 2025

Reda K

Everything went smooth. Time and comfort wise.

Athens to Patras, Bus Express, KTEL Achaias, Jul 23, 2025

David N

Everything was timed to perfection. Very comfortable and easy.

Athens to Patras, Train #1314-C12E Shared, Hellenic Train, May 20, 2025

Zhou J

When you follow the swift trip advices, you may need to pay attention to the distances among bus/ metro & tram / train/ flight/ ferry stations.

Athens to Patras, Train #1314-C12E Shared, Hellenic Train, May 18, 2025

4.5

22 customer reviews

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Athens to Patras Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+2h 29m	$348.21
Flight	Aegean	Economy	06:00	09:30	$641.63
Bus	KTEL Achaias	Express	06:30	09:00	$23.95	4.5
Flight	Aegean	Economy	08:00	16:55	$434.73
Train	Hellenic Train	Shared	08:35	11:30	$21.74
Flight	Sky Express	Economy	09:00	10:05	$1,625.01
Bus	KTEL Kefalonia	Standard AC	09:35	12:35	$23.25
Flight	Sky Express	Economy	10:20	09:30	$587.00
Flight	Sky Express	Economy	10:45	16:55	$574.22
Flight	Sky Express	Economy	11:15	16:55	$616.06
Flight	Aegean	Economy	11:45	16:55	$702.66
Flight	Sky Express	Economy	12:15	08:30	$428.92
Train	Hellenic Train	Shared	12:35	15:30	$21.74
Bus	KTEL Achaias	Express	14:30	17:00	$23.95	4.5
Train	Hellenic Train	Shared	15:35	18:30	$19.76	4.5
Flight	Aegean	Economy	15:55	17:20	$1,387.88
Flight	Aegean	Economy	16:25	09:30	$643.38
Flight	Wizz Air	Economy	16:55	10:00	$1,068.23
Bus	KTEL Achaias	Express	17:30	20:00	$23.95	4.5
Bus	KTEL Achaias	Express	18:30	21:00	$23.95	4.5

How to get from Athens to Patras

Travelling between Athens and Patras is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 571.54 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 384.86.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 4 hours to travel between Athens and Patras depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Athens and Patras. Bus will bring you to your destination in 2h 30m. Bus+train does a much slower job and take about 3h 5m to reach Patras.

How much does it cost to get from Athens to Patras?

Travelling between Athens and Patras can be as cheap as USD 384.86 if you opt for a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi and as expensive as USD 571.54 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Athens to Patras overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Athens and Patras

KTEL Achaias

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Athens and Patras

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Transportation from Athens to Patras

Ferries are not available

Flights are not available

Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Athens to Patras

Cheapest Transport	$23
Fastest Transport	2h 30m
Earliest Departure	6:30 AM
Latest Departure	7:30 PM
Departures per day	4
Distance	125 kilometers
Transport Companies	Hellenic Train, KTEL Achaias

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