Port of Patras

Patras

Patras is connected by ferry to:
Ancona
Bari
Corfu
Igoumenitsa
Ithaca
Kefalonia
Sami
Venice

Patras is a city located in the periphery of Western Greece (in the regional unit of Achaea), overlooking the Ionian Sea. The city has a Upper part (Anal Canal), where they are present fortress (Kastro)  and the Roman Theatre (Odeon), discovered at the end of the 19th century and realised on a pre-existing Greek structure. Currently used for cultural events. There are the Church of Saint Andrew which houses the official relics of the saint and the Apollo Theatre. A great idea for a day trip Diakopto, one Coastal town neighbour. The Rio Antirrio Bridge is instead the World's longest suspension bridge and it has allowed for a considerable shortening of journeys between the Peloponnese peninsula and mainland Greece. 

Monuments and places of interest:

  • Basilica of Saint Andrew the Apostle
  • Roman Theatre Odeon
  • Castle: Byzantine Fortress
  • Rio-Antirrio Bridge (which connects Patras to Antirrio by sea)
  • Archaeological Museum
  • Apollon Theatre (modern theatre of Patras)

BY FERRY FROM PATRAS
The city is the second-largest port in the Peloponnese (Greece) and therefore one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean, connected with Bari, Ancona e Venice and with the Ionian Islands: Kefalonia e Ithaca. The ferry routes from Italy to Patras are active during all year round, while for Greek destinations they depart Seasonal ferries. The port is divided into 2 areas: South Port (o Porto Nuovo), where they depart and arrive ferries from Italy, e North Port (o Porto Vecchio), where they depart and arrive Ferries to Kefalonia e Ithaca.

    

Useful travel information:
Documents and Visas, Passenger vehicles, Pets

Documents and Visas

It is necessary to travel with a passport or a valid identity card for travel abroad, validity. The country is part of the EU and adheres to the Schengen Agreement. Greek Border Police maintain a high level of vigilance when checking documents for entry and exit from non-Schengen countries (e.g. Albania). Cases where Hellenic Authorities deny border passage due to expired or damaged identity documents are frequent. It is recommended to carefully check – especially for travel involving stops outside the Schengen Area – that your identity document is intact and valid. It is advisable to carry copies of your documents and travel tickets, and to keep the originals in a safe place.

Vehicles in transit

All ferries feature spacious garages where you can board your private vehicle: car, motorhome, motorbike, bicycle or minibus. For riding motorcycles over 50cc, under 125cc and maximum power 11kw in Greece, a specific driving licence (category A) is required. Tourists travelling with motorhomes and caravans are advised to check in advance, especially when travelling to the islands, whether there are any driving and/or parking restrictions. Throughout Greece The few road signs are only in Greek, barring rare exceptions in tourist locations. Furthermore, the poor signage suggests using detailed, up-to-date road maps, preferably purchased upon arrival in Greece.

Animals Travelling

Required documents for travelling with pets are: the Health record (containing all vaccinations and veterinary notes), European Passport for pets. The passport must be issued by a veterinarian authorised by the competent authorities and must certify that Rabies vaccination.Animals must be identified by a microchip Oh, un Legible tattoo.

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Patras port

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GREECE
  • Where is the ferry terminal?

    Port of Patras Akti Dimeon 25, Patras 263 33, Greece Ferry Terminal 7P4P+2P Patras, Greece

  • How to get to the port

    The port of Patras is easily reached on foot, by car, or by taxi. If you want to use the Public transport there is the Bus station KTEL Achaea ; if you prefer the train there is the Patras Railway Station. Both the bus and the train are connected to the North Port. The South Port is connected with the line Bus 18. Or it's possible to reach the port with your own vehicle. The ring road Patras Bypass Connect the city to the motorway. Olympia Odos and the National Road A5. fermata dell'autobus a piedi? Corinth-Patras National Road", continuing on "Kanellopoulou Str. – Iroon Polytechniou Str. – Othonos-Amalias Str. – Akti Dymeon". At South Port, near the bus station, you arrive from Terminal A (Gate A), about 4 km from the city centre. At Portho Norder, located in the seafront area, it is accessed from Terminal 7 travelling along Iroon Politechniou street. In the area of Portho Sud In Patras you will find the Passenger terminal, the city bus stop, taxis and the Port Authority building; it is possible to walk to the ferry terminal. Near the port there are free public car parks and private car parks, at long e short-term.L'Araxos Airport Patras (GPA) about 40 km away from Patras city centre and has service Taxi, Hire car o bus KTEL.