Patras Railway Station Greece is an important transport hub, serving as the gateway to ferries to Italy. The city also serves as a gateway for catching a train to Athens or heading north to the Peloponnese. The station has an extensive range of amenities, including ticket counters, waiting areas, restrooms and helpful staff to guide visitors. It is also well-connected to city buses and taxis, providing straightforward transit within the city.
Traveling to Patras from Athens is easy with the Bus/Train combo offered by TRAINOSE (Greek Railways). Until the rail line between Kiato and Patras is reopened it is not possible to complete this journey by train alone, but passengers can use the suburban train services which terminate at Kiato. You will then have to change to a bus at Patras, which is included in the fare.
The train takes between 3.5 to 4 hours and is highly recommended. It departs from Athens at the Syntagma Square – Syntagma station, and stops in Corinth and Patras before arriving at the Kiato train station. Alternatively, you can take a direct bus from Athens to Patras, which takes about 3 hours.
Moovit is the best way to find and compare transportation options to help you get around Patras. By analyzing all the different schedules and routes, you can easily make the best choice for your trip. The service provides up to date schedules, route maps, estimated fares and journey times. You can also buy tickets online.
