There are 5 ways to get from Patras to Piraeus by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus C3e / ...
- Take the train from Kiato to Piraeustrain Re
3h 23m€13–20Bus
- Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
4h 22m€21–33Drive 210.6 km
- Drive from Patras to Piraeuscar 210.6 km
2h 14m€39–56Bus, train via Lefka
- Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus C3e / ...
- Take the train from Kiato to Lefkatrain
3h 44m€13–20Train
- Take the train from Aegion to Kiatotrain Re
- Take the train from Kiato to Piraeustrain Re
4h 42m€17–30
Patras to Piraeus by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Patras to Piraeus is to bus and train which costs €12 - €20 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Patras to Piraeus is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Patras to Piraeus. However, there are services departing from Patras and arriving at Στ.Μετρο Πειραιασ via ΣΤ. Υπεραστικων. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Patras to Piraeus. However, there are services departing from Aegion and arriving at Piraeus via Kiato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Patras and Piraeus is 229 km. The road distance is 210.6 km.
The best way to get from Patras to Piraeus without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 23m and costs €12 - €20.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Patras to Piraeus, including transfers.
Patras to Piraeus bus services, operated by KTEL of Achaia S.A., depart from Patras station.
Patras to Piraeus train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Aegion station.
The best way to get from Patras to Piraeus is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €30 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Piraeus, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Patras to Piraeus via Aígio, Aegion, and Kiato in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- hellenictrain.gr
Train from Kiato to Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Kiato to Lefka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Aegion to Kiato
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Kiato to Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- hellenictrain.gr
Bus from Patra to Kiato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
Bus from Patra to Kiato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Phone
- +30 2616 001 600
- info@ktelachaias.gr
- Website
- ktelachaias.gr
Bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
- 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
Patras to Piraeus bus services, operated by KTEL of Achaia S.A., arrive at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.
Patras to Piraeus train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Kiato station.
Yes, the driving distance between Patras to Piraeus is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Patras to Piraeus.
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