Island in Ionian Islands, Greece
Getting around Zakynthos
How to get around Zakynthos
Zakynthos Town is walkable. KTEL buses connect it to Tsilivi, Laganas and Alykes, but a car or scooter is needed for remote beaches and Navagio.
Ways to get around Zakynthos
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| KTEL Zakynthos bus | About 1.50–4 EUR | Town to Tsilivi, Laganas, Kalamaki and Alykes; fewer in winter |
| Taxi | About 10–20 EUR | Fixed fares; pre-book at night |
| Rental car or scooter | About 25–55 EUR a day | Best for remote beaches; roads are narrow |
Taxis in Zakynthos
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride-hailing apps. Taxis and buses cover the main routes; book transfers for Navagio boat trips and the airport.
Arriving in Zakynthos
Zakynthos International (Dionysios Solomos) (ZTH)
Taxi to Zakynthos Town about 10–15 EUR, 10 min; limited buses; hotel transfers common.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented widely at 20–35 EUR a day; helmets required, and roads in the north and west are steep and narrow.
- 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 Zakynthos?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride-hailing apps. Taxis and buses cover the main routes; book transfers for Navagio boat trips and the airport.
What's the best way to get around Zakynthos?
Zakynthos Town is walkable. KTEL buses connect it to Tsilivi, Laganas and Alykes, but a car or scooter is needed for remote beaches and Navagio.
How do I get from the airport to Zakynthos?
Taxi to Zakynthos Town about 10–15 EUR, 10 min; limited buses; hotel transfers common.
Is Zakynthos walkable?
Walkable center.
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