There are 5 ways to get from Athens Station to Patras by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athens to Kiatotrain Re
- Take the bus from Kiato to Patrabus C4e / ...
4h 18m€13–20Bus via ΑΓ. Κωνσταντινοσ
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus X1
4h 53m€21–30Drive 212.8 km
- Drive from Athens Station to Patrascar 212.8 km
2h 15m€39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus
5h 14m€21–38Train
- Take the train from Athens to Kiatotrain Re
- Take the train from Kiato to Aegiontrain Re
5h 18m€17–31
Athens Station to Patras by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens Station to Patras is to train and bus which costs €13 - €21 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Athens Station to Patras is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens Station to Patras. However, there are services departing from ΑΓ. Κωνσταντινοσ and arriving at Patras via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Athens Station to Patras. However, there are services departing from Koykaki and arriving at Aegion via Athens and Kiato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Athens Station and Patras is 226 km. The road distance is 212.8 km.
The best way to get from Athens Station to Patras without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs €13 - €21.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Athens Station to Patras, including transfers.
Athens Station to Patras bus services, operated by KTEL Kerkyras, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Athens Station to Patras train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens Station to Patras is to Bus via ΑΓ. Κωνσταντινοσ which takes 4h 53m and costs €21 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Athens Station, Greece and Patras, Greece?
KTEL Kerkyras operates a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patras once daily. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athens Station to Patras via Koykaki, ΣΤ. Λαρισησ, Athens, Kiato, Aegion, and Aígio in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- hellenictrain.gr
Train from Athens to Kiato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Kiato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Kiato to Aegion
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- hellenictrain.gr
Bus from Kiato to Patra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Phone
- +3026610 28900
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelkerkyras.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Schedules at
- greenbuses.gr
- Phone
- +30 2616 001 600
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelachaias.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.ktelachaias.gr/en/homepage-en/
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More Questions & Answers
Athens Station to Patras bus services, operated by KTEL Kerkyras, arrive at Patras station.
Athens Station to Patras train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Kiato station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens Station to Patras is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Athens Station to Patras.
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