Getting from Alexandroupoli to Nafplio

If you are heading to Nafplio from Alexandroupoli you are making your way from the far northeastern corner of Greece to a neoclassical town on the Argolic Gulf in the Peloponnese, the first capital of modern Greece with the Venetian fortress of Palamidi above it and Mycenae, Epidaurus and Tiryns all within easy reach.

Take the ferry

There is no ferry connection between Alexandroupoli and Nafplio. Nafplio is accessible only by road. Getting there means flying to Athens and then driving or taking the KTEL bus south through the Peloponnese to Nafplio, which takes around 2 to 2.5 hours from Athens via Corinth.

Getting there by air

Nafplio has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Flying from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then driving or taking the KTEL bus to Nafplio gives a total journey time of around 4 to 5 hours. The KTEL bus from Athens Kifissos terminal runs several times daily to Nafplio and takes around 2.5 hours.

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli to Athens and drive or take the KTEL bus south to Nafplio. It is the most practical approach. If you are traveling with a car, drive from Alexandroupoli to Athens via the Egnatia motorway and E75 and then continue south through the Peloponnese to Nafplio, which takes around 10 to 11 hours in total.