Rafina Port is the second major passenger port of Athens and the main gateway to Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, and several smaller Cycladic islands. Reaching it from the city by bus is simple, affordable, and year-round. Below you’ll find all the information you need to carry out the trip. If you haven’t got your ferry tickets already, you can book them online here. If you’d … [Read more...]

This guide gives you clear, up-to-date instructions on travelling from Athens International Airport to Rafina Port, the second-largest passenger port of the Athens region and the main departure point for ferries to Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, and several smaller Cycladic islands. Buy your ferry tickets online here if you haven’t already. Rafina lies roughly 20 km east of the … [Read more...]

This guide provides clear, current, and practical instructions on reaching KTEL Liosion Bus Terminal from Athens International Airport. Liosion serves many northern and central Greek regions and is smaller than Kifissos, but just as easy to access. Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) lies 39 km from KTEL Liosion. You can get there by direct bus, metro, or … [Read more...]

Ioannina, the lakeside capital of Epirus, sits about 424 km northwest of Athens and is connected to the capital by frequent long-distance buses. The route follows the modern highway via the Rio–Antirrio Bridge, which is the fastest option and the one all KTEL services use. The trip takes 5–6 hours, making Ioannina easy to reach even for a short getaway. Below is everything you … [Read more...]

Arachova, the well-known mountain town on the slopes of Mount Parnassos, sits about 173 km northwest of Athens and is one of the easiest winter escapes from the capital. The same buses that serve Delphi stop in Arachova, making the trip simple and predictable. The ride takes a little over two hours, and the village works well both as a standalone visit and as a base for … [Read more...]

Cape Sounion, home to the iconic Temple of Poseidon perched above the Aegean, is one of the easiest and most popular coastal escapes from Athens. The bus ride is straightforward, runs year-round, and follows the scenic seaside route along the Athenian Riviera. You can comfortably visit on a half-day trip, though sunset at the temple is easily reason enough to linger longer. … [Read more...]

Argos, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, lies at the heart of the Argolis region in the northeastern Peloponnese. While often overshadowed by its better-known neighbor Nafplio, it makes for an excellent base or stopover with its archaeological sites, neoclassical charm, and authentic Greek atmosphere. The town is easily accessible by public transport … [Read more...]

Mycenae, the famed center of the ancient Mycenaean civilization and home of Agamemnon, is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. You can reach it from Athens by public transport, though it's not the most straightforward trip. Several buses every day stop at Fichti, a small village 2 km away from the ruins. From there, you can walk or take a taxi to the … [Read more...]

Patras, the third-largest city in Greece and an important gateway to Western Europe thanks to its busy ferry port to Italy, is well-connected to Athens by bus and train-bus combination. The bus is slightly faster and more direct, while the train-bus combo is usually a bit cheaper. Both options run frequently and get you into the city center within a few hours. Below you’ll find … [Read more...]