Transportation

How to Reach Patras

Patras is located approximately 210 km west of Athens and can be reached from Athens International Airport (ATH) by bus or by a combination of train and bus.

From Athens International Airport to Patras

Option 1: Bus (Recommended)

The most convenient way to reach Patras is by bus. Direct buses operated by KTEL Achaia connect Athens with Patras.

From Athens International Airport, passengers can take the airport bus X93 to Kifisos Bus Station (KTEL Athens). The service operates 24 hours a day, with frequent departures, and the journey takes approximately 60 minutes.

From Kifisos Bus Station, direct buses to Patras operate daily. The journey duration is approximately 2.5–3 hours, depending on the service.

For schedules, ticket reservations, and updated information:

KTEL Achaia: https://www.ktelachaias.gr

Option 2: Train and Bus Combination

An alternative route is to use the suburban railway (Proastiakos) from Athens International Airport to Kiato, followed by a connecting bus service from Kiato to Patras.

The total travel time is approximately 3 hours, depending on the connection.

For updated train schedules and tickets:

Hellenic Train: https://www.hellenictrain.gr

From Patras to the Conference Venue

The conference venue is located at:

Auditorium I-4
Conference and Cultural Centre of the University of Patras
University Campus, Rio, Patras, Greece

The venue is approximately 8 km from the centre of Patras and can be reached by:

• Taxi: The easiest option, with a travel time of approximately 15–20 minutes from the city centre.
• Local bus: Regular urban bus services connect Patras city centre with the University of Patras campus.

For local bus routes and schedules:

Urban Transport of Patras: https://www.astikopatras.gr