How to travel from Athens to Delphi, Greece

The distance between Athens and Delphi is around 181km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Athens to Delphi by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Itea.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

KTEL Fokidas

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Train

Take the train to Amfikleia.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Delphi.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance181km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Delphi

There are several options for getting from Athens to Delphi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Athens and Delphi is around 181km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Athens and Delphi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Athens to Delphi is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Delphi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Athens and Delphi. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Athens to Delphi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amfikleia. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE) run train services between Athens and Delphi. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Delphi. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Delphi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Itea. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

KTEL Fokidas run regular bus services between Athens and Delphi. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Athens to Delphi. We recommend that you take the train to Amfikleia. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Delphi is Araxos Airport (GPA) (GPA) which is approximately 101km (63 miles) from Delphi. Skiathos Airport (JSI) (JSI) and Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Athens and Delphi. The distance is around 181km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Delphi is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

How do I get from Athens to Delphi

Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Delphi

Transport options from Athens to Delphi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 45m
€24($24)
every 20 mins212km (132 miles)
Train
3h 10m
€71($71)
twice a week205km (127 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€28($28)
on demand181km (113 miles)

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Airports near Delphi

The following major airports near Delphi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

GPA
Araxos Airport (GPA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Delphi
JSI
Skiathos Airport (JSI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Delphi
ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Delphi