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There are 3 ways to get from Patras to Athens by bus or car

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  1. Take the bus from Patras to Athens

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Bus via Corinth

  1. Take the bus from Patras to Isthmos
  2. Take the bus from Isthmos to Athens

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Drive

  1. Drive from Patras to Athens
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The cheapest way to get from Patras to Athens is to bus which costs €18 - €21 and takes 3h 30m.

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The fastest way to get from Patras to Athens is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €40 - €60.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Patras and arriving at Athens. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

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The distance between Patras and Athens is 177 km. The road distance is 211.1 km.

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The best way to get from Patras to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €18 - €21.

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The bus from Patras to Athens takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

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Patras to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Achaias, depart from Patras station.

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Patras to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Achaias, arrive at Athens station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Patras to Athens is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Patras to Athens.

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Map of how to get from Patras to Athens.
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  • Distance: 176.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Athens, Greece?

KTEL Achaias operates a bus from Patras to Athens hourly. Tickets cost €18 - €21 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

Bus operators
KTEL Achaias
Phone
2610 623 888
Website
ktelachaias.gr
Bus from Patras to Athens
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€18 - €21
Schedules at
ktelachaias.gr
KTEL Korinthias
Phone
27410 754 10
Email
ktel-kor2@kor.forthnet.gr
Website
ktelkorinthias.gr
Bus from Patras to Isthmos
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€9 - €15
Schedules at
ktelkorinthias.gr
Bus from Isthmos to Athens
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€5 - €9
Schedules at
ktelkorinthias.gr
KTEL Messinias
Phone
27210 28581
Website
ktelmessinias.gr
Bus from Isthmos to Athens
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
€7 - €8
Schedules at
ktelmessinias.gr
KTEL Argolidas
Phone
(+30) 27520 27423
Email
info@ktelargolida.gr
Website
ktelargolida.gr
Bus from Isthmos to Athens
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€6 - €17
Schedules at
ktelargolida.gr

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