Ways to come to Patras

By Bus

If you wish to travel by bus from Athens to Patra, you have to transfer to Kifissos Central Bus station (commonly referred to as KTEL). To reach KTEL, you have two options:

• Outside the Airport terminal (Arrivals) you can take Bus X93. It takes approximately over one hour to get to Kifissos Central Bus Station (KTEL) during rush hour.
• Tickets cost 6 euro – purchasable at the kiosk just outside the bus and then validate them once on the bus.
• From the airport you can use the Μetro  to the Bus Station (KTEL Achaia’s) and get off to “Agios Antonios” station, a 3‐minute walk to KTEL Achaia’s.
  Upon Arrival at Kifissos Bus Station:
  Once you have arrived at Kifissos Central Bus Station), you will need to find KTEL Achaia’s ticket counter for a bus going to Patras. There are buses every half an hour or so. While advisable to purchase ticket before boarding, you can buy on the bus. You can use this link to book a ticket in advance.
  The bus Terminal Station in Patras (KTEL PATRAS) is centrally located and the distance to the center of the city is short, but depending on where you are staying in Patras, you may need to take a taxi.

By Railway

If you choose the Suburban Railway, you can use a combination of the suburban railway and a bus to Patras.

• Take the suburban railway from the airport to “Kato Aharnai” station, where you should get out of the train and move to the opposite-direction platform. After 2-5 min a train to Kiato will arrive. Getting that train you will be in Kiato after approx. 1 hour 15 min (11 stops; Last stop). From Kiato you should get out of the train, go downstairs, and get into the bus to Patras. The bus with a sign HELLENIC TRAINS is right outside waiting. After 1 hour 30 min you will arrive to Patras centre.
• Please note that you cannot pay by credit card on the train
  The line AIRPORT ‐ KIATO suburban line operates every day. Regular service hours: 6:07 AM ‐ 7:07 PM.
  You may ask for more information at the airport (tickets booth)
  Due to several changes in the train system in Greece please consult the link to book a ticket and check the routes.

By Car

Directions from the airport to University of Patras:

• The fastest way to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Patras is by car. The driving distance between Athens Airport (ATH) to Patras is 242 km and it takes approximately 2h 30 m.
• From the Athens International Airport get into “ATTIKI ODOS” and drive until the last exit ELEFSINA, which connects to the National Motorway “OLYMPIA ODOS”. It is a new safe and convenient toll highway.
  During this trip, there are five toll stations. After approx. 200 kilometres, you will pass through the last toll gate at Rion. Approx. 6 kilometres before Patras after the last tolls, you will continue straight and follow the signs to the city center and port.