Travel and Transportation

In the following you will find information about how to reach Nafpaktos from Athens and Araxos airports if you are flying to Greece or from Italy if you are taking either the ferry or the Sea Plane. Please note that information on timetables for all means of transportation are subject to change by the time of the Conference. Updated information will be posted on our web site at a time closer to the dates of the Conference. Nevertheless, before travelling, you may check with the web sites of the transportation organisations marked in the following guide.

How to reach Nafpaktos from:

• Athens International Airport
• By Private Car through the Conference Transportation Service
• By Bus
• By Car
• By Taxi and Limousine
• By Train
• Italy (by ferry)
• Araxos Airport (serving Charter flights only)
• Various Greek cities and Italy through seaplane service

How to reach Nafpaktos from Athens International Airport (ATH)

Nafpaktos is connected by air mainly through the Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" which is located in Spata, 33 km southeast of Athens, and at a distance of approximately 240 kms from Nafpaktos. Nafpaktos is connected to Athens Airport by train, by bus or by taxi. You have the following options concerning your transportation from Athens Airport to Nafpaktos

By Private Car through the Conference Transportation Service

Aiming to expedite your journey from the airport to your hotel, saving you time and effort as you will not have to swap various means of transport, the Organising Committee (through MeetingPlanner.gr) will provide, at an extra cost, direct airport transfers to/from Patras from/to Athens International Airport through a a private car service. Airport transfers from Nafpaktos to Athens Airport can be booked at the Conference Travel Arrangements desk during the Symposium. For more information on the Conference Transportation Service, please click here.

By Bus

The public bus line connecting the airport with the Kifisos Intercity Bus (or KTEL) Station (central station for busses that run domestic routes all over the country) is the Express line E93. The bus runs every 35 minutes (click here to download timetable and here to view route) and its station is next to Exit 5 at the Arrivals Level. The route duration from the airport to KTEL station is less than 1 h, depending on traffic load. Alternatively, KTEL station can be reached by taxi (approx. 30 min, 45 €). From the Kifisos Intercity Bus Station take the coach to Nafpaktos. Buses depart daily at 07:15 and 15:30 and the trip duration is approximately 3h. An alternative route is to travel to Nafpaktos through Patras (The largest city within the Western Greece). Busses to Patras depart every 30 min from 06:30 until 23:00. The trip duration taking the Express Bus to Patras is about 2.5 h (the Express Bus itinerary does not include intermediate stops). Upon your arrival at Patras, you need to go Aitolokarnania KTEL Bus Station (The distance between the two stations is approximately 600 m). Coaches to Nafpaktos depart daily from Patras according to the following schedule: (07:15, 08:00, 10:15, 13:45, 14:50, 17:15, 20:35). It takes 45 min to arrive at Nafpaktos from Patras. Alternatively, upon your arrival at Patras, you can get a taxi to go to Nafpaktos and the one way fare is approximately 35€.

Current ticket prices:

• For E93 line from Athens International Airport to Kifissos KTEL 2.90 €;
• For Kifissos KTEL bus to Nafpaktos 15.00 €

• For Kifissos KTEL bus to Patras 14.00 €.
• For Aitolokararnania KTEL bus to Nafpaktos 05:00€

By Car

Several car rental companies currently operate at Athens International Airport with offices located at the Arrivals level. The car rental area is within walking distance from the Main Terminal Building, located at the northern side of the building (for more info please click here). The main corridor providing access to Athens International Airport is "Attiki Odos", a high-speed 6-lane toll motorway, connecting Elefsina with the airport. Take the "Attiki Odos" highway from the airport towards Athens, and follow the signs to "Elefsina". Stay on this course for ca 55 Km (this route bypasses Athens from the north side). Do not take the exit to "Elefsina" (end of "Attiki Odos", start of E94 highway) and start following the signs to "Korinthos". This course will bring you to the Toll Station at the entrance of the Athens - Korinthos - Patras Highway (E65 highway). Cross the Toll Station and follow the signs to "Korinthos" for ca 55 Km. Just before reaching the exit to Korinthos, start following the signs to "Patras". Stay on this course for ca 120 Km. Five hundred meters (500) after the Rio toll station (about 200 km from Athens), exit, and follow the signs to the Rio-Antirrio bridge. The toll fee to cross the bridge is 10.90 € (you pay the fee once you arrive at Antirrio). Five hundred meters after the toll station, turn on the right exit and follow the signs to Nafpaktos. The distance from the Toll Station to Nafpaktos town center is approximately 10 Km. There is a cheaper way to cross Rio-Antirrio channel. Upon your arrival at Rio toll station, follow the signs to go to Rio to get the ferry. Ferries depart every 30 min and the fare for a private car is 5.00 € (free service for the passengers). When you reach to Antirrio, follow the signs to Nafpaktos.

By Taxi and Limousine

Taxis and limousines queue outside the airport (next to Exit 3, Arrivals Level) providing service on a 24-hour basis. The average trip duration to Nafpaktos by taxi/limousine is 2.5 hrs and the one-way fare (regardless of passenger numbers) will be in excess of 300 € (plus any extra charges for excessive luggage). The driver is obliged to have the meter running for the duration of your journey. Please note that legally, taxi drivers at the airport reserve the right not to accept to take you to Nafpaktos.

By Train

The Suburban Railway System (Proastiakos) runs every 2 hours (from 07:05 to 19:05). Take the Proastiakos, from the airport station to Korinth (Korinthos) terminal station. The route duration is 1h & 20 min. Change train at Korinth station to Patras (waiting time between Athens-Korinth and Korinth-Patras itineraries is currently 1 h). The trains to Patras run under the Hellenic Railways Organisation - OSE. It is advisable to use the InterCity ( Icity - ) train type as it is faster and more comfortable. Trains run from Korinth approximately every 2 hours (from 07:25 to 19:25) and the average travel to Patras is 2h & 20 min. While arriving at Patras railway station, you have to get a taxi in order to go to Aitolokarnania KTEL Station. Coaches to Nafpaktos depart daily according to the following schedule: (07:15, 08:00, 10:15, 13:45, 14:50, 17:15, 20:35). Current ticket prices:

• For Proastiakos 8 € (4 € for students)
• For OSE Intercity train from Korinthos to Patras 6.40 € (5 € for students);
• For OSE Regular train from Korinthos to Patras 3.20 € (1.60 € for students).

How to reach Nafpaktos from Italy (by ferry)

Nafpaktos is 20km far away from Patras, he major port in the Western part of Greece, connecting Greece with Italy. Patras’ modern port (located very close to the centre) connects the city with Italy through over 50 scheduled ferry routes per week. There are numerous operating companies departing from Venice, Ancona, Bari and Brindisi.

How to reach Nafpaktos from Araxos National Airport (GPA)

The Araxos National Airport covers the needs of charter flights, serving 30.000 passengers annually, with an increasing number of incoming flights. The airport lies 40 km southwest of the city of Patras and it is classified as military. Several charter flights from European Countries offer weekly flights to Araxos. Currently the following companies operate at Araxos National Airport on a weekly basis during the summer months:

Upon your arrival at Patras, you should go to Aitolokarnania KTEL station and get the coach to Nafpaktos. Coaches to Nafpaktos depart daily according to the following schedule: (07:15, 08:00, 10:15, 13:45, 14:50, 17:15, 20:35). It takes 45 min to arrive at Nafpaktos.

How to reach Nafpaktos from various Greek cities and Italy through seaplane service

From April 7th 2006, AirSea Lines operates commercial flights from and to Patras, connecting the biggest port of Western Greece with the Ionian Islands: Corfu, Kefalonia, Paxos (Paxi), Ithaka (Ithaki) and Lefkas (Lefkada), as well as with Ioannina and the Port City of Brindisi (Italy). The company has announced the enhancement of their network with Athens - Patras and Thessaloniki - Patras routes. While arriving at Patras, you should go to Aitolokarnania KTEL station and get the coach to Nafpaktos. Coaches to Nafpaktos depart daily according to the following schedule: (07:15, 08:00, 10:15, 13:45, 14:50, 17:15, 20:35). It takes 45 min to arrive at Nafpaktos.