There are 2 ways to get from Patras to Athens by bus or car
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Patras to Athens by bus
The bus journey time between Patras and Athens is around 2h 30m and covers a distance of around 207 km. The fastest bus normally takes 2h 30m. Services are operated by KTEL Achaias. Typically 127 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Patras to Athens bus schedules
Buses departing Saturday, July 31, 2021
Buses departing Sunday, August 1, 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Patras to Athens is to bus which costs €18 - €23 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Patras to Athens is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €26 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Patras and arriving at Athens. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Patras and Athens is 177 km. The road distance is 211.1 km.
The best way to get from Patras to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €18 - €23.
The bus from Patras to Athens takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.
Patras to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Achaias, depart from Patras station.
Patras to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Achaias, arrive at Athens station.
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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- Distance: 176.8 km
- Duration: 2h 30m
What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Athens, Greece?
KTEL Achaias operates a bus from Patras to Athens hourly. Tickets cost €18 - €23 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 2610 623 888
- Website
- ktelachaias.gr
Bus from Patras to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €23
- Schedules at
- ktelachaias.gr
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