Travelling
A. Traveling from Patras to Athens
From Patras, you can reach Athens by:
- By coach (KTEL)
- By combining suburban rail, train, and bus
- By taxi or van
- Participating in the Conference Day Trip
Option 1: By Coach (KTEL)
Route: Take the bus from the Patras coach station of Achaias KTEL. It goes directly to the Kifisos Intercity Bus Terminal in Athens.
Ticket: Tickets are available at Achaias KTEL. Buses run very frequently, and you can choose between a regular or an Express service.
Fare: €22.60 (one-way ticket).
Continue: Upon arrival at the Kifisos Intercity Bus Terminal in Athens, take city bus 051 to downtown Athens. Tickets can be purchased at the station.
Fare: €1.50 (one-way ticket).
Option 2: By Train and Bus (Suburban Railway)
Route: From Patras train station, take the bus operated by Hellenic Train to Kiato Station. From Kiato Station, take the suburban railway (Kiato – Piraeus line). During the journey, you can transfer to a train heading towards your destination in Athens.
Tickets and information: Tickets and schedules are available through the official Hellenic Train network.
Approximate fare: €17.00 (one-way ticket).
Option 3: By Road (Taxi or Van)
Taxi transfer from Athens International Airport to hotels in Patras:
- Up to 3 passengers traveling together: €350
Minibus transfer from the airport to hotels in Patras:
- Up to 6 passengers traveling together: €550
Travel time: Approximately 215 km and around 2 to 2.5 hours.
If you are interested in transportation by taxi or van, please contact:
TRANSFER TAXI & MINI BUS
Michalis Georgakopoulos
Email: luxury.taxi.transfersmg@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +30 693 667 7798
Option 4: Participation in the Conference Day Trip – October 15, 2026
Organized by UMAC 2025.
Itinerary: Departure from Patras in the morning; arrival at the Stymphalia Environmental Museum; welcome reception; guided tour; lunch provided. Departure for Athens in the afternoon. Arrival in Athens at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Details about the trip will be announced shortly.
Early bird price:
- ICOM members: €30
- Non-members: €40
B. Traveling from Patras to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"
From Patras, you can reach Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" by:
- By coach (KTEL)
- By combining suburban rail, train, and bus
- By taxi or van
Option 1: By Coach (KTEL)
Route: Take the bus from the Patras coach station of Achaias KTEL. It goes directly to the Kifisos Intercity Bus Terminal in Athens.
Ticket: Tickets are available at Achaias KTEL. Buses run very frequently, with regular and Express services available.
Fare: €22.60 (one-way ticket).
Continue: From Kifisos Intercity Bus Terminal, take bus X93 to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos". Tickets are available at the Kifisos bus terminal.
Fare: €6.00 (one-way ticket).
Option 2: By Train and Bus (Suburban Railway)
Route: From Patras train station, take the bus operated by Hellenic Train to Kiato Station. From Kiato Station, take the suburban railway (Kiato – Piraeus line). During the journey, transfer to a train heading towards Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos".
Tickets and information: Tickets and schedules are available through the official Hellenic Train network.
Approximate fare: €17.00 (one-way ticket).
Option 3: By Road (Taxi or Van)
Taxi transfer from a hotel in Patras to Athens International Airport:
- Up to 3 passengers traveling together: €350
Minibus transfer from a hotel in Patras to Athens International Airport:
- Up to 6 passengers traveling together: €550
Travel time: Approximately 215 km and around 2 to 2.5 hours.
If you are interested in transportation by taxi or van, please contact:
TRANSFER TAXI & MINI BUS
Michalis Georgakopoulos
Email: luxury.taxi.transfersmg@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +30 693 667 7798
