Getting from Antiparos to Patras

If you are heading to Patras from Antiparos you are making your way from a small quiet island in the Cyclades 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 Antiparos to Patras. Antiparos is connected only to Paros by a 7 minute ferry from Pounta running every 30 minutes in summer. Getting to Patras means taking the short ferry from Antiparos to Paros, making your way to Piraeus and then taking the KTEL bus or driving 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, operating limited flights from May to October only. The most practical approach is to take the short ferry from Antiparos to Paros, make your way to Piraeus and then take the KTEL bus or drive to Patras. Total journey time is around 6 to 7 hours.

Your best option

Take the short ferry from Antiparos to Paros, make your way to Piraeus and take the KTEL bus to Patras. The bus from Athens Kifissos terminal runs frequently and takes around 2.5 to 3 hours. If you are traveling with a car, take the short ferry from Antiparos to Paros and drive west to Patras via the E65 motorway.