Traveling to Port

Transportation to and from the Port of Patras

There is an excellent road network to Athens and Pireus, while there are frequent passenger ship services to Italian and Greek destinations. The rail network also provides a direct link to Athens and other destinations in Greece.



Patras is located 210 kilometers Northwest of Athens. To drive to the port, get on the by-pass (ring-road), exit at Junction 3 -Glaykos- and follow directions to the port and city centre.

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Trains depart frequently for Athens, tickets cost €12 (duration: 4 hours). There are also rail connections to other major Greek centres.



Buses are also available to destinations around Greece, departures to Athens are every 30 minutes and the station is within walking distance of the diembarkment area, but it is fairly Spartan and disorganised. The service is operated by KTEL, the national bus company. While international bus connections are available from Eurolines.



The most convenient airport is in Athens, the new Athens International Airport, which is accessible via Attiki Odos, a six-lane motorway constituting the Athens City Ring Road.



Parking is available in the port area, and on the main street located behind the port. Long-term parking is available and designated areas are provided for those with disabilities.