Town in Peloponnese, Greece
Getting around Nafplio
How to get around Nafplio
The Old Town is walkable; Palamidi and beaches are short taxi or bus rides. KTEL buses from Athens take about 2–2.5 hours.
Ways to get around Nafplio
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| KTEL bus from Athens | About 13–16 EUR | From Kifissos terminal; 2–2.5 h; frequent daily |
| Local bus | About 1.20 EUR | Within town and to nearby beaches |
| Taxi | 6–12 EUR | Town rides; to Mycenae or Epidaurus about 40–60 EUR |
| Rental car | 30–60 EUR per day | Best for Mycenae, Epidaurus and Argolid beaches |
Taxis in Nafplio
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Taxis wait at the port and Syntagma Square; agree fares for day trips in advance.
Arriving in Nafplio
Via Athens International (ATH)
Bus X96 or KTEL from Athens Kifissos; transfer from the airport about 2.5 h by public transport; taxi about 150–200 EUR.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Easy to rent, but stone roads and drivers are tricky. Helmets are required; car rental suits day trips better.
- 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 Nafplio?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Taxis wait at the port and Syntagma Square; agree fares for day trips in advance.
What's the best way to get around Nafplio?
The Old Town is walkable; Palamidi and beaches are short taxi or bus rides. KTEL buses from Athens take about 2–2.5 hours.
How do I get from the airport to Nafplio?
Bus X96 or KTEL from Athens Kifissos; transfer from the airport about 2.5 h by public transport; taxi about 150–200 EUR.
Is Nafplio walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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