How far is it from Patras to Athens?

The distance between Patras and Athens is 212 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Patras to Athens?

The drive from Patras to Athens takes approximately 2 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Patras to Athens?

The fastest route from Patras to Athens covers 212 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 35 min.

Which direction is Athens from Patras?

Athens lies roughly to the east of Patras.

Which roads does the route from Patras to Athens follow?

The drive from Patras to Athens mainly follows Α8.

Patras Athens

Distance: 212 kmDrive time: 2 h 35 min

Driving from Patras to Athens takes about 2 h 35 min via Α8. The distance is 212 km. The straight-line distance is 177 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rio, Loutraki, Nea Peramos, Athens. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 212 km

1 Depart left 95 m
2 Turn right 68 m
3 At end of road, turn right onto Όθωνος-Αμαλίας 98 m
4 Turn left onto Ερμού 48 m
5 Turn left onto Αγίου Ανδρέου 560 m
6 Turn right onto 28ης Οκτωβρίου 385 m
7 Turn left onto Κορίνθου 660 m
8 Take ramp left onto Ρόδου 261 m
9 Continue right onto Πανεπιστημίου 4 km
10 Turn left 83 m
11 Take ramp right 46 m
12 Turn right 441 m
13 Merge slightly left onto Κορίνθου - Πατρών 641 m

14 Continue straight onto Ιόνια Οδός 2 km
15 Continue straight onto Αθήνα - Πάτρα 27 km
16 Take exit slightly right 363 m
17 Continue straight 303 m
18 Merge slightly left onto Αθήνα - Πάτρα 152 km
19 Keep slightly right onto Αθήνα - Πάτρα 2 km
20 Continue straight onto Αθηνών - Κορίνθου 14 km
21 Turn right onto Ιερά Οδός 27 m
22 Continue left onto Ιερά Οδός 8 km
23 At end of road, turn left onto Παναγή Τσαλδάρη 2 km
24 Continue straight onto Πλατεία Ομονοίας 160 m
25 Turn slightly left onto Αιόλου 106 m
26 Turn left onto Πανεπιστημίου 125 m
27 Continue left onto Πλατεία Ομονοίας 19 m
28 Arrive left onto Πλατεία Ομονοίας

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The return trip from Athens to Patras covers roughly the same distance, 212 km.

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How far is it from Patras to Athens?: The distance between Patras and Athens is 212 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Patras to Athens?: The drive from Patras to Athens takes approximately 2 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Patras to Athens?: The fastest route from Patras to Athens covers 212 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 35 min.
Which direction is Athens from Patras?: Athens lies roughly to the east of Patras.
Which roads does the route from Patras to Athens follow?: The drive from Patras to Athens mainly follows Α8.

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