Getting from Agathonisi to Patras

If you are heading to Patras from Agathonisi you are making your way from the northern Dodecanese group to the third largest city in Greece on the southern shore of the Gulf of Corinth, the main gateway to the Ionian islands and western Europe.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Agathonisi to Patras. Patras has no connection to the Dodecanese ferry network. Getting there means taking the local ferry from Agathonisi to Leros or Samos, flying to Athens and then travelling by road west to Patras, which takes around 2 to 2.5 hours from Athens via the E65 motorway.

Getting there by air

Patras has a small seasonal airport at Araxos, around 40 kilometres from the city, but it operates limited flights from May to October only. The most practical approach is to take the local ferry from Agathonisi to Leros or Samos, fly to Athens and then take the KTEL bus or drive to Patras. Total journey time is around 5 to 6 hours.

Your best option

Take the local ferry from Agathonisi to Leros or Samos, fly to Athens and take the KTEL bus or drive to Patras. The KTEL bus from Athens Kifissos terminal runs frequently and takes around 2.5 to 3 hours. If you are traveling with a car, fly to Athens, rent a car and drive west to Patras via the E65 motorway.