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Compare bus and ferry for Athens to Nafplion
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Athens to Nafplion among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a ferry costs an average of $18.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Nafplion:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Athens to Nafplion costing on average $47 (€37).
Other travel options to Nafplion take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
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How to get from Athens to Nafplion by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Athens to Nafplion is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
APOLLON HELLAS9:00 AM2h00Port of Piraeus11:00 AMMethana$181One-way0 transfers
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- APOLLON HELLAS9:00 AM2h00Port of Piraeus11:00 AMMethana$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- APOLLON HELLAS9:00 AM2h00Port of Piraeus11:00 AMMethana$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FLYINGCAT 46:00 PM2h25Port of Piraeus8:25 PMErmioni$581One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Nafplion:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Athens to Nafplion costing on average $47 (€37).
Other travel options to Nafplion take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
- Around 111 buses per day.
- Around 4 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Nafplion as scheduled services by bus and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL (Άθενς, Λεωφόρου Κηφισού - ΚΤΕΛ ΚΗΦΙΣΟΥ) and arrive in Tirintha, Ethniki Odos Argous - Nafpliou (Τίρυνθα, Εθνική Οδός Άργους - Ναυπλίου).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Piraeus and arrive in Ermioni.
- Travel with KTEL Argolidas, Alibus, Infobus, KTEL Argolidas to go to Nafplion by bus.
- Travel with Blue Star Ferries, Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus), Alpha Lines, Magic Sea Ferries to go to Nafplion by ferry.
- 111 direct buses per day with KTEL Argolidas, KTEL Argolidas.
- 4 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries, Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus), Alpha Lines, Magic Sea Ferries .
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