Transportation in Greece

Public transportation in Greece:

• Intercity bus system (KTEL)

The KTEL bus system offers convenient and affordable transportation between cities. While the staff may not always speak English, you can easily get assistance from local youths if needed.

• City buses

City buses are available in most major cities in the country. In Athens, you can purchase three-day and seven-day tickets for 20 and 50 EUR, respectively.

• Ferries and Boats

1. You can access the Aegean islands by sea from the ports of Piraeus and Rafina.
2. The islands of the Ionian Sea can be reached from the port of Killini, located in the northwest of the Peloponnese.
3. For the islands of the Ionian Sea, you can also use the ports of Piraeus and Rafina.
4. Local connections are available to islands like Kifira, Samothraki, Salamin, Sporades (Alonnisos, Skopelos, Skyros), and Mount Athos from nearby major cities.
5. The islands of the Saronic Gulf (Hydra, Spetses, Aegina, Poros) are accessible by ships departing from the central port of Piraeus.

You can purchase tickets for a seat on a ferry (including for a car) or opt for a speedboat for transportation.

• Metro, Trolleybus, Tram

These public transportation options are available only in Athens. Metro tickets allow you to use all these modes of transport and are valid for 90 minutes.

• Taxi

1. You can either request a taxi through your hotel's porter or hail one from a taxi stand. In both cases, fares are calculated using the meter.
2. Taxi fares include an initial boarding fee of 1.19 EUR, plus 0.68 EUR per kilometer.
3. During nighttime hours (from 00:00 to 5:00) and for trips outside the city, the rate is 1.19 EUR per kilometer. Taxis traveling outside the city might not always use meters, so it's advisable to negotiate the price in advance.
4. An additional fee is charged for luggage weighing over 10 kg.
5. The minimum fare in Athens and Thessaloniki is 3.16 EUR, while in the rest of Greece, it's 3.39 EUR.
6. For trips to Athens airport between 5:00 AM and midnight, there's a fixed fare of 35 EUR (50 EUR during nighttime hours).

• Air Taxi

Small airplanes, typically accommodating up to four people, are sometimes used for short-distance flights in Greece. Tickets for these flights can be purchased at private airline ticket offices located at airports.

• Donkeys

In small towns, it's not uncommon for locals and tourists to ride donkeys for transportation within the town. This can be a charming experience for many visitors.