Patras is well connected. Choose the most convenient option and make your journey stress-free. For those who prefer to drive ( on the right side) and enjoy the scenic route to Patras , car rentals are also available for reasonable prices.
The nearest airports to Patras are Athens International Airport, about 2.5 hours away by car, Kalamata International Airport, located approximately 2 hours away, and Preveza (Aktion) International Airport, which is also around 2.5 hours from the city.
Traveling from Athens, you can reach Patras by taking the Proastiakos train to Kiato and transferring to a KTEL bus, or you can travel directly by KTEL bus, taxi, or car, with the journey typically taking between 2.5 and 3 hours.
If you are coming from Kalamata, the options to reach Patras include traveling by KTEL bus, taxi, or car, as there is no direct train service, with the journey taking about 2 to 2.5 hours.
For those traveling from Corfu, you can take a ferry directly to Patras or to Igoumenitsa and then continue by bus, taxi, or car to Patras, with the entire trip taking between 4 and 6 hours, depending on your mode of transport.
To get to Patras from Kefalonia, take the ferry to Kyllini, which operates several times a day. Once you arrive at Kyllini, you can drive or take a taxi for the short trip to Patras.
If you'd like to rent a car, we recommend contacting Avance Car (Stathis Halkidis, 6940388806) or Hertz, which offers rental services from various locations. Both companies provide options for cars or mini-vans to suit your needs.
