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Athens to Corfu: Fast, Budget-Friendly or Flexible? Best Travel Options Compared

Find the best way to travel from Athens to Corfu: by flight, car, ferry or bus. Explore combo routes and flexible transport solutions with Triviator.com.
Athens to Corfu: Fast, Budget-Friendly or Flexible? Best Travel Options Compared

Athens – Corfu: All Routes, One Decision

Looking to travel from Athens to Corfu without drowning in browser tabs?

With Triviator, you get every possible route — direct or combined — in one place, fully compared by time, cost, and convenience.


✈️ Flight – Quickest Way

  • Time: ~1 hour
  • Price: From €33
  • Great for fast escapes
  • ✅ Speed, ❌ no car on the island

🚗 Drive + Ferry from Igoumenitsa

  • Time: ~6.5h drive + ~1.5h ferry
  • Price: Approx. €100+
  • Perfect for families or those who want their own vehicle
  • ✅ Full control, ❌ tiring

🚌 Bus + Ferry

  • Time: ~7h bus + ferry
  • Price: Budget option
  • Ideal for students and low-cost travelers
  • ✅ Cheap, ❌ less flexibility

🧳 Comparison Table – Athens → Corfu

Option Duration Cost Best For... Pros Cons
✈️ Flight ~1 hour From €33 Short getaways Speed No car on the island
🚗 Drive + Ferry ~6.5h + 1.5h ~€100+ Families, travelers with car Flexibility, autonomy Long & tiring
🚌 Bus + Ferry ~7 hours Budget Students, low-cost travel Cheap Less flexibility/comfort
🔀 Combo Routes Varies Varies Flexible planners More route options Requires more planning

🔁 Combo Routes (via Ioannina, Preveza)

Triviator also suggests alternative routes like:

  • Athens → Ioannina (flight) + drive to Igoumenitsa
  • Athens → Preveza (flight) + ferry from nearby ports
  • Bus/train + ferry from alternative harbors

No more hopping between apps — it’s all here, ready to compare and book.


🔗 Plan smart, travel smart:

👉 https://triviator.com/en/travel/from/athens/to/corfu

written by

Gregory Chatzis

Gregory Chatzis is the co-founder and visionary behind Triviator.com. Born in Larissa and now living in Giannitsa, the idea was born out of his own need to plan trips easily and without stress. His goal is to make moving around a simple, pleasant, and accessible experience for everyone.

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