Greece by bus

Traveling by bus in Greece is definitely one of the safest and cheapest ways of traveling while ensuring at the same time that you don't miss out on the beautiful natural landscapes around the country. Thanks to the well connected bus network between Greece cities it is easy to reach the majority of the most popular destinations within the country in a day.

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Intercity buses in Greece

In Greece intercity buses are available on more than 270 travel combinations, while traveling with an average speed of 65 km/h. Of course, intercity bus routes via highway have a higher average speed. The majority of the Greece intercity buses are comfortable long distance coaches, but older vehicles might be used on busier travel days.

The timetable for popular intercity bus routes like Athens - Thessaloniki or Thessaloniki - Athens can be found online, but for some shorter intercity bus routes you might have to go to the bus station. Tickets are sold both online and on the spot, but after the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of travellers prefer buying their tickets online.

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Domestic routes

As mentioned above there are more than 270 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Greece. Below you will find some of the most popular Greece travel routes with minimal or no stops along the way:

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International routes

From Greece there are international bus routes to neighboring countries such as Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Turkey, as well as to other countries such as Serbia, Hungary and Poland.

The majority of these international bus lines are daily departures, that are operated by various Greece bus companies.

Most of the International bus departures drive from Thessaloniki, Athens and Kavala. Of course, there are also some international bus departures from other cities throughout the country.

Below we have listed the most popular international bus routes:

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Airport buses in Greece

If you are flying to Greece you will land in one of 20 airports located throughout the country. From the majority of Greece airports you have a bus shuttle to the nearest largest city and in some cases even intercity buses to other cities in the region. Click on the airport name below and read more about getting to and from the airport.

International airports:

Domestic airports:

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Bus companies in Greece

There are over 81 bus companies operating in Greece. 38 companies offer intercity bus lines, 0 companies drive airport shuttles, 3 companies operate regional and local lines, 12 bus companies offer bus rental and 13 companies offer bus tours. The bus companies are located in 33 cities throughout the country. The majority of companies can be found in Athens and Piraeus.

38 intercity bus companies operating in Greece are very different in size. The largest Greece company KTEL Magnisias connects more than 3 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company Anna tours only has service to 7 cities.

Below we have listed some of the most popular bus companies in Greece. Full list of bus companies in Greece can be found here.

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Bus stations in Greece

In most cities there is a dedicated bus station, in smaller cities the bus station might be a parking lot with a shelter or a section on the road marked for multiple buses. In some cities buses also stop at public road bus stops or at gas stations and hotel parking lots. In larger cities you will find bus stations with amenities like toilets, luggage storage, kiosks, fast food restaurants and other useful services for travellers. In Greece there is a total of 44 bus stations, below we have listed 15 of the most popular bus stations, for a full list of bus stations in Greece click here.

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Hire a coach in Greece

Greece bus rental companies offer coaches for any kind of group trip, whether it’s a transfer from the airport to your hotel, or single and multi day excursions to the many sights in Greece. Rest assured you will be able to find a suitable partner. If you are travelling during the high season, it is advisable to book your bus in advance to secure one of the best vehicles for your group.
Here you can see a list of some companies offering bus rental in Greece:

Simeonidis Tours
Crazy Holidays
FP Travel
Papadakis Bros
KTEL Prevezas

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Public transportation in Greece

In the majority of larger Greece cities, public transportation is available, in the cities like Athens or Thessaloniki you have an extensive network of buses connecting all suburbs to the centre of the town.

Buying tickets for public transportation varies from city to city, sometimes they are bought at dedicated sales points and other times they are bought on the bus for example, so be sure to check which options are available for the city you are travelling in.

Here is a list of some Greece companies operating both local and suburban bus lines.

Chaniabus
Ktel Santorini
OASA S.A
OASTH
Astiko Patras

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Public transportation in Greece

As a visitor of Greece, you have lots of great Greece sights to visit. Some of the most popular sights are Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes (Rhodes), Meteora (Kalabaka) and Acropolis of Athens (Athens). That said, there are a lot of other sights in Greece worth visiting! Some of the sights do not have an entrance fee, whilst others charge for entrance. Below you will find a list of the most popular sights in Greece:

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FAQ about buses in Greece