Island in South Aegean, Greece
Getting around Mykonos
How to get around Mykonos
Chora is walkable but the island is hilly and beaches are spread out. Use KTEL buses and water taxis in season; taxis are rare and pricey.
Ways to get around Mykonos
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| KTEL bus (Fabrika and Old Port stations) | About 2–3 EUR | Chora to Ornos, Platis Gialos, Paradise, Agios Stefanos |
| Water taxi | About 5–10 EUR | Platis Gialos to Paradise and Super Paradise beaches in season |
| Taxi | About 15–35 EUR short trips | Few cars, long queues at the port; pre-book |
Taxis in Mykonos
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride-hailing apps. Taxis are scarce and priced by trip; book ahead at night, or use bus and water taxi.
Arriving in Mykonos
Mykonos Airport (JMK)
Taxi to Chora about 15–25 EUR, 10 min; limited bus; hotel transfers common.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals are easy at 25–60 EUR a day, but alcohol and winding roads make crashes common; motorcycle licence required for quads and scooters.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences generally need an International Driving Permit; rental firms check. Quads and scooters need a motorcycle licence.
- Onward travel in Greece: Ferries reach the islands; book ahead in summer. Hellenic Train runs Athens–Thessaloniki in about 4–5 hours, KTEL buses cover the mainland, and domestic flights save time.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Mykonos?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride-hailing apps. Taxis are scarce and priced by trip; book ahead at night, or use bus and water taxi.
What's the best way to get around Mykonos?
Chora is walkable but the island is hilly and beaches are spread out. Use KTEL buses and water taxis in season; taxis are rare and pricey.
How do I get from the airport to Mykonos?
Taxi to Chora about 15–25 EUR, 10 min; limited bus; hotel transfers common.
Is Mykonos walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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