Delphi Day Trip from Athens: Car, Bus or Tour?
Delphi works well as a day trip from Athens if you plan the transport carefully. Here’s how to get there, what to see and how to use your time.
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Athens
Ancient history, Mediterranean energy, and an ideal starting point for exploring beyond the capital.
Athens combines ancient history with the energy of a modern Mediterranean capital, making it both a destination in its own right and a natural starting point for travelling further through Greece. These guides focus on practical city planning, neighbourhoods, major historic sights, food, transport, and how to use your time well before continuing towards the islands or elsewhere in the country.
Essential planning
- Best time to visit
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- How long to stay
- 3–4 days
- Getting around
- Metro, tram, walking
- Airport
- Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Airport to center
- Metro Line 3 (~40 min) or X95 airport bus (~60 min)
- Typical daily budget
- €70–€140 / day
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Day Trips
Delphi Day Trip from Athens: Car, Bus or Tour?
Delphi works well as a day trip from Athens if you plan the transport carefully. Here’s how to get there, what to see and how to use your time.