Nafplio, a seaport town in the Peloponnese in Greece, is a beautiful and easily accessible destination for travelers. It’s known for its charming old town with narrow streets, elegant Venetian houses, neoclassical mansions, and interesting museums.
Getting there
The closest airport to Nafplio is Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”. This airport serves numerous international and domestic flights and is about 145 km away from Nafplio.
From the airport, there are several ways to reach Nafplio:
By Car or Taxi:
You can rent a car (definitely the best way) or hire a taxi from the airport. The journey takes about 2 hours by road via the E94 and E65 motorways. The route is scenic and quite straightforward.
By Bus:
Buses run regularly from Athens to Nafplio. From the airport, you’ll need to take a bus or taxi to the KTEL Bus Station at Kifissos in Athens. From there, buses to Nafplio depart several times a day. The bus journey takes about 2-3 hours.
By Train:
There is no direct train from Athens to Nafplio, but you can take a train to Corinth or Argos, and then continue by bus or taxi to Nafplio.
By Ferry:
Although Nafplio is a port town, it is not typically reached by ferry as it’s easier to access by road from Athens.
From Other Parts of Greece:
Nafplio is well-connected by road with other parts of Greece. Buses run from many cities and towns in the Peloponnese to Nafplio, including Sparta, Corinth, and Patras. The city is also within a few hours’ drive from many of the major archaeological sites in the Peloponnese, such as Mycenae and Epidaurus, making it a great base for exploring the region.
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Getting Around
Cycling
Bike sharing: Nafplio municipality
Rent-a-bike Phone: + 30 693 685 1950
Bike tours: website
Taxis
Radio Taxi Nafplion Phone: +30 27520 24120, +30 27520 24720
Taxi Nafplio Phone: 698 184 2389
Luxury Taxi Nafplio Phone: +30 694 505 1564
