{"id":8784,"date":"2025-02-18T19:08:40","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T16:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/?page_id=8784"},"modified":"2025-05-06T10:34:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T07:34:09","slug":"getting-to-patras","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/en\/getting-to-patras\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting to Patras"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"padding-left: 80px;text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8097 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/wpnet.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/10\/logo-ICPLA-2025-V1.3-282x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"127\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/10\/logo-ICPLA-2025-V1.3-282x300.png 282w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/10\/logo-ICPLA-2025-V1.3-962x1024.png 962w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/10\/logo-ICPLA-2025-V1.3-768x817.png 768w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/10\/logo-ICPLA-2025-V1.3-1443x1536.png 1443w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/10\/logo-ICPLA-2025-V1.3-1924x2048.png 1924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 127px) 100vw, 127px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000\"> <span style=\"color: #000080\">\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>ICPLA 2025 <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;text-decoration: underline\">Conference in Patras<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Travel Information for Conference Participants<br \/>\nComing to Patras<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Patras is easily accessible via Athens International Airport, Araxos Airport, or by ferry from Italy. Below are the main travel options to help you plan your journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-left: 80px;text-align: center\"><strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080\"><em>Flying into <\/em><\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>Athens<\/strong><\/span><\/em><strong><em><span style=\"color: #000080\"> International Airport (ATH)<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"padding-left: 80px;text-align: center\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8788 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/Athens_International_Airport-1024x607.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/Athens_International_Airport-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/Athens_International_Airport-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/Athens_International_Airport-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/Athens_International_Airport-1536x910.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/Athens_International_Airport-2048x1214.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;padding-left: 80px\"><strong>Step 1.1: Arrival in Athens<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;padding-left: 80px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Most international travelers arrive at Athens International Airport, Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), Greece\u2019s primary airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 80px;text-align: left\"><strong>Step 1.2: Traveling from Athens to Patras<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Once in Athens, you can reach Patras by train, bus, or rental car.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong>Option 1.2.1: By Train <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8793 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/TRAIN-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/TRAIN-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/TRAIN-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/TRAIN.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Route:<\/strong> Take the Proastiakos suburban train from Athens Airport to Kiato station, then transfer to a regional train to Patras.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Approximately \u20ac20 one way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Travel Time:<\/strong> Around 3 hours 53 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> 64 connections per day, with the first departure at 04:33 a.m. and the last at 07:35 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Where to Buy:<\/strong> Tickets are available<br \/>\nat train stations or online via TrainOSE.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellenictrain.gr\/en\/ticket-purchase\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.hellenictrain.gr\/en\/ticket-purchase<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8795 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/KTEL-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/KTEL-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/KTEL-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/KTEL.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Option 1.2.2: By Bus <u>(Recommended manner)<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Service:<\/strong> KTEL Express Buses from Athens to Patras.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Departure Point:<\/strong> Kifissos Bus Terminal (KTEL Kifissos) in Athens.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Getting There:<\/strong> Take the X93 express bus (\u20ac5.50 one way,<br \/>\napprox. 45 minutes) from Athens Airport<br \/>\nto the Kifissos Bus Terminal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> \u20ac20 one way or \u20ac36 round trip.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> Every 30 minutes, approximately.<br \/>\n<u>Last bus from Athens to Patras at 10:00 in the evening (10:30 on Sundays).<\/u><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Travel Time:<\/strong> About 2.5 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Where to Buy:<\/strong> Online at the KTEL Achaias<br \/>\nwebsite<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktelachaias.gr\/en\/homepage-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ktelachaias.gr\/en\/homepage-en\/<\/a> \u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000\">or at the terminal.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8833 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/rentcar-300x144.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/rentcar-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/rentcar-1024x492.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/rentcar-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/rentcar.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Option 1.2.3: By Car Rental<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Availability:<\/strong> Car rentals are available at Athens Airport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> \u20ac50-\u20ac80 per day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Route:<\/strong> Drive via Olympia Odos (A8) highway (210 km).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Travel Time:<\/strong> Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Tolls:<\/strong> Around \u20ac13.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Parking:<\/strong> Check with your hotel as street parking is limited.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-left: 80px;text-align: center\"><em><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>Flying into Araxos Airport (GPA)<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"padding-left: 80px;text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8824\" src=\"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/araxos-airport-3404433.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/araxos-airport-3404433.jpg 960w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/araxos-airport-3404433-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/araxos-airport-3404433-768x524.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong>Step 2.1: Arrival at Araxos Airport<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Araxos Airport (GPA) is approximately 45 km from Patras and offers limited seasonal flights from European cities. Check with your airline for availability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 80px;text-align: left\"><strong>Step 2.2: Traveling from Araxos to Patras<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Taxi:<\/strong> Direct taxi service costs around \u20ac50-\u20ac60 and takes approximately 45 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Shuttle Service:<\/strong> Some airlines and hotels offer shuttle services\u2014confirm availability in advance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Bus:<\/strong> Limited bus service is available but may be infrequent, especially in the off-season.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-left: 80px;text-align: center\"><em><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>Traveling to Patras by Ferry from Italy<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">For travelers coming from Italy, ferries provide a scenic and comfortable alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8827 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/port-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/port-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/port-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/port-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/port-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/port-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong>Step 3.1: Departure Ports in Italy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Ferries to Patras operate from the following Italian ports:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Ancona<\/strong> (Daily service, 21-24 hours travel time)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Bari<\/strong> (Daily or alternate days, 15-17 hours travel time)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Brindisi<\/strong> (2-3 times per week, 16-18 hours travel time)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Venice<\/strong> (Seasonal, breathtaking, summer service, 32-36 hours travel time)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 80px;text-align: left\"><strong>Step 3.2: Ferry Companies and Booking<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Major ferry operators include Minoan Lines, Anek Lines, and Superfast Ferries.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Booking:<\/strong> Available online via ferry company websites or through travel agencies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><strong> (approximately):<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Deck Seat:<\/strong> \u20ac50-\u20ac100 one way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Cabin:<\/strong> \u20ac100-\u20ac200 one way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Vehicle Transport:<\/strong> Additional \u20ac50-\u20ac100.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong>Step 3.3: Arrival at Patras Port<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Port to City Center:<\/strong> The port is centrally located, with taxis and buses readily available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>To the University of Patras:<\/strong> A taxi costs approximately \u20ac10-\u20ac15, or public buses are available from the port area.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;padding-left: 80px\"><strong>Additional Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Ferry Amenities:<\/strong> Ferries provide restaurants, cafes, lounges, cabins, and onboard entertainment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Seasonal Variability:<\/strong> Ferry schedules increase in frequency during the summer months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Booking Recommendations:<\/strong> For the latest schedules and ticket availability, visit the ferry company websites or consult a travel agency.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>We look forward to welcoming you to Patras!<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8839 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/FOTO1-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8841 size-thumbnail alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/sintrivani-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8845 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/logoth.upatras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/02\/ancient-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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Below are the main travel options to help you plan your journey. 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