There are 4 ways to get from Patras to Athens by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus C3e / ...
- Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain Re
3h 4m€13–19Bus, train via Aígio
- Take the bus from Patras to Aígiobus
- Take the train from Aegion to Kiatotrain Re
- Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain Re
4h 28m€20–29Drive 211 km
- Drive from Patras to Athenscar 211 km
2h 15m€38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
3h 30m€18–35
Patras to Athens by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Patras to Athens is to bus and train which costs €12 - €19 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Patras to Athens is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Patras and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Patras and Athens is 220 km. The road distance is 211 km.
The best way to get from Patras to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 4m and costs €12 - €19.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Patras to Athens, including transfers.
Patras to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL of Achaia S.A., depart from Patras station.
Patras to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL of Achaia S.A., arrive at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL 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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What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Athens, Greece?
KTEL of Achaia S.A. operates a bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL hourly. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Kiato to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Aegion to Kiato
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Kiato to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Bus from Patra to Kiato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +30 2616 001 600
- info@ktelachaias.gr
- Website
- KTEL of Achaia S.A.
Bus from Patras to Aígio
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- KTEL of Achaia S.A.
Bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- KTEL of Achaia S.A.
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