Transportation Guide
(City Center –> Venue)
Getting to the CIRP Design 2025 Conference Venue
Reaching Conference Venue from Patras city center
Designated Busses
02/04/2025
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Two designated buses (50 seats each) will depart at 07:45 from Plateia Trion Simmachon to the Conference Venue. Return service will be available at 18:30 from the Conference Venue back to Plateia Trion Simmachon.
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One designated bus will depart from Achaia Beach Hotel in Rio at 07:50 (please note that Tzaki Hotel residents must go to Achaia Beach to board the bus), and from Castello Rio at 08:00, both heading to the Conference Venue. Return transportation will be provided at 18:30 from the Conference Venue to Achaia Beach (same route in reverse).
03/04/2025
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Two designated buses (50 seats each) will depart at 07:45 from Plateia Trion Simmachon to the Conference Venue. Return transportation will be provided at 22:45 from the Park of Peace (Conference Dinner Ωenue) back to Plateia Trion Simmachon.
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One designated bus will depart from Achaia Beach Hotel in Rio at 07:50 (please note that Tzaki Hotel residents must go to Achaia Beach to board the bus) and from Castello Rio at 08:00, heading to the Conference Venue. Return transportation will be provided at 22:45 from the Conference Dinner venue to Achaia Beach (same route in reverse).
04/04/2025
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One designated bus (50 seats) will depart at 07:45 from Plateia Trion Simmachon to the Conference Venue. Return transportation will be provided at 18:30 from the Conference Venue back to Plateia Trion Simmachon.
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One designated bus will depart from Achaia Beach Hotel at 07:50, and from Castello Rio at 08:00, heading to the Conference Venue. Return transportation will be provided at 18:30 from the Conference Venue to Achaia Beach (same route in reverse).
Public Transportation
For those preferring Public Transportation, the bus system in Patras offers a convenient way to reach the University Campus.
From Patras City Center (Ermou Street)
Several bus lines are available to travel by bus from the city center to the University. The primary buses connecting the city center with the University of Patras are those whose line number begin with 6, such as bus lines 601, 604, 605 and 609. The start point of the buses that serve this route is located on Ermou Street.
Bus tickets can be purchased at the white ticket kiosk situated at the lower part of King George Square, or on the bus using cash or credit card. On average the duration of the bus ride from the city center to the campus is approximately 30 minutes. Buses to the University of Patras generally operate with a frequency of every fifteen to 20 minutes on weekdays until 19:00 after which it operates every 30 minutes. The last ride from the starting point to the University is at midnight.
By Taxi
Reaching the Conference Venue by Taxi
Taxis offer a more direct way of transportation to the Conference & Cultural Center of the University of Patras.
From Patras City Center
Taxis are widely available in Patras city center around the clock. You can find them at designated taxi stands, call them on the street, or book a taxi in advance by telephone.
The estimated travel time by taxi from Patras city center to the University is approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
For those wishing to book a taxi by phone, several taxi services operate in Patras. These include Radio Taxi Patras, which can be reached at +30 2610 205205 or 18300, and Taxi Express, which can be reached at +30 2610 450 000. The presence of multiple taxi services ensures that visitors have several options for booking a ride at any time. All taxi services cover all the city areas.