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Bus from Nafplion to Athens: Journey Information

There are 110 intercity buses per day from Nafplion to Athens. Traveling by bus from Nafplion to Athens usually takes around 2 hours and 7 minutes, but the fastest KTEL Argolidas bus can make the trip in 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Distance: 58 mi (94 km)
Shortest duration: 1h 55m
Cheapest price: €15.10
Trips per day: 110
Most frequent service: KTEL Argolidas
Bus lines: 2

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Nafplion to Athens Bus Schedule

There are several bus options that can take you from Nafplion to Athens:

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How much is a bus ticket from Nafplion to Athens?

Bus tickets for a trip from Nafplion to Athens cost about €16 when you book at the cheapest time, 5 days ahead. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average bus ticket prices from Nafplion to Athens by travel date

If you're planning to travel by bus from Nafplion to Athens in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from €15 to €130. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on November 7, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Athens this week, bus tickets are available starting at €15.

Average bus ticket prices from Nafplion to Athens by month

Traveling from Nafplion to Athens by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around €15 whenever you decide to travel.

Prices as travel date approaches

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 5 days in advance. This way, you can save up to €0.28 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What bus companies travel from Nafplion to Athens?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Nafplion to Athens that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, KTEL Argolidas usually offers more choice, with 110 scheduled trips per day.

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
KTEL Argolidas	110	2h 4m	€15.61
Union Ivkoni	1	28h 45m	€113.35

Book KTEL Argolidas from Nafplion to Athens from €15.10. There are 110 trips per day offered by KTEL Argolidas from Nafplion to Athens and you can expect on average to pay €15.61 for a KTEL Argolidas ticket to Athens. In Nafplion, KTEL Argolidas departs to Athens from Nafplio Chrysostomou Smyrnis and 9 other stations. In Athens, KTEL Argolidas arrives at Athens Leoforou Kifisou 100.
An average trip on KTEL Argolidas from Nafplion to Athens takes 2 hours and 4 minutes, while the fastest available KTEL Argolidas trip will get you to Athens in 1 hour and 55 minutes.
On weekends, KTEL Argolidas offers 109 trips per day. A one way ticket costs €15.10 for a weekend trip to Athens.
Union Ivkoni was founded in Bulgaria in 1992 and quickly expanded its operations throughout Europe. Popular routes include both shorter travels within one country and long-haul international trips. Their reliable buses offer amenities to make your trip comfortable, including air conditioning, extra legroom, and power outlets. Union Ivkoni usually operates 1 trip per day on the route from Nafplion to Athens, and the trip usually takes 1 day, 4 hours, and 45 minutes to complete.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Nafplion to Athens

There are 110 scheduled buses that travel from Nafplion to Athens every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Nafplion to Athens without transferring.

Trips per day

110

Direct trips

110

The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 7 minutes to cover the 58 miles from Nafplion to Athens. However, the fastest bus only takes 1 hour and 55 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

Distance (km)

The first bus leaves at 5:00 AM and the last bus leaves at 8:35 PM. To see the times for all buses from Nafplion to Athens, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest bus

5:00am

Latest bus

8:35pm

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Athens at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

Most crowded

Sunday

Least crowded

Wednesday

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Nafplion?

Main departure station: Nafplio Chrysostomou Smyrnis

Buses to Athens leave from 11 stations in Nafplion.

All bus stations in Nafplion:

Nafplio Chrysostomou Smyrnis
Nafplio Tripoleos
Nafplio Argois
Nafplio Ethniki Odos Argous - Nafpliou 88
Nafplio
Nafplio Ethniki Odos Argous - Nafpliou 115
Nafplio Bus Station
Nafplio Ethniki Odos Argous - Nafpliou 278
Nafplio Ethniki Odos Argous - Nafpliou 276
Nafplio City Courthouse
Nafplio Bus Station

Where does the bus arrive in Athens?

Main arrival station: Athens Leoforou Kifisou 100

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Athens.

All bus stations in Athens:

Athens Leoforou Kifisou 100
Pl. Karaiskaki 2

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