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How to get from Galaxidi to Nafplio
There is no direct public transport; driving is the realistic option, taking about 3 hours via the Rio–Antirrio bridge and the Patras–Corinth motorway. By bus you would go via Athens and need most of a day.
Best option: Car. Driving is the only option that is direct and takes about 3 hours instead of most of a day.
All the ways to make the trip
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| car Coast road west to Antirrio, Rio–Antirrio bridge, Patras–Corinth motorway (A8), then A7 towards Argos and on to Nafplio | about 3 h (about 250 km) | fuel plus the bridge toll (about €15 for a car) and motorway tolls of roughly €10–15 | An alternative is the car ferry from Agios Nikolaos (near Galaxidi) to Aigio, which can save driving; check its timetable. | |
| bus KTEL bus from Galaxidi to Athens, then KTEL Argolida bus from Athens to Nafplio | about 6 to 7 h including the connection | a few a day on each leg | about €30–40 in total | You must change bus stations in Athens; check both timetables in advance. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- The Agios Nikolaos–Aigio car ferry crossing can be a shortcut; check current departures.
- Ancient Corinth and the Corinth Canal are easy stops on the drive.
- Fill up before the mountain stretches; motorway services are spaced out.
- In Nafplio, park outside the old town and walk in.
Common questions
Is there a bus from Galaxidi to Nafplio?
Not directly. You would take a KTEL bus from Galaxidi to Athens, transfer to the KTEL Argolida bus station, then take a bus to Nafplio. With waiting times, it takes about 6 to 7 hours. Both legs run a few times a day, so check timetables before travelling. For most visitors a rental car is far more practical.
What is the fastest driving route from Galaxidi to Nafplio?
The usual route goes west along the coast to Antirrio, across the Rio–Antirrio bridge, east on the A8 Patras–Corinth motorway, then south on the A7 towards Argos and Nafplio, about 3 hours. Some drivers use the car ferry from Agios Nikolaos to Aigio across the Gulf of Corinth instead of the bridge, depending on its timetable.
How much are tolls between Galaxidi and Nafplio?
Expect to pay the Rio–Antirrio bridge toll, roughly €15 for a car, plus motorway tolls on the A8 and A7 of roughly €10–15 in total. If you take the Agios Nikolaos–Aigio ferry instead of the bridge, you pay a ferry fare for car and passengers. Prices are adjusted periodically, so carry a card or cash.
Can I stop anywhere interesting on the way?
Yes. The route passes the Corinth Canal, where you can stop to see the canal from the bridges, and Ancient Corinth is a short detour. Near Nafplio, Mycenae is about 30 minutes off the main road. These stops make the 3-hour drive a pleasant full-day journey across the Gulf of Corinth.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.