How far is it from Patras to Corfu?

The distance between Patras and Corfu is 278 km by road.

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

The drive from Patras to Corfu takes approximately 4 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Patras to Corfu?

The fastest route from Patras to Corfu covers 278 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 50 min.

Which direction is Corfu from Patras?

Corfu lies roughly to the north-west of Patras.

Which roads does the route from Patras to Corfu follow?

The drive from Patras to Corfu mainly follows Α5, Α52. The longest single stretch is 90 km on Α5.

Patras Corfu

Distance: 278 kmDrive time: 4 h 50 min

Driving from Patras to Corfu takes about 4 h 50 min via Α5. The distance is 278 km. The straight-line distance is 221 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rio, Fyteies, Kostakioí, Parga. Driving directions

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Driving directions68 · 278 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 5 km
10 Turn straight onto Αθηνών 2 km
11 Enter roundabout right 86 m
12 Exit roundabout slightly right 302 m
13 Continue straight onto Ιονία Οδός 2 km

14 Continue straight onto Γέφυρα Χαρίλαος Τρικούπης 3 km
15 Continue straight onto Ιόνια Οδός 85 km
16 Take exit slightly right 691 m
17 Continue straight onto Αμβρακία Οδός 209 m
18 Keep slightly left onto Αμβρακία Οδός 49 km
19 Enter rotary straight onto Βόνιτσας - Πρέβεζας 45 m
20 Exit rotary straight onto Βόνιτσας - Πρέβεζας 2 km
21 Continue straight onto Υποθαλάσσια Σήραγγα Πρέβεζας-Ακτίου 2 km
22 Continue straight onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας 5 km
23 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας 25 m
24 Exit roundabout straight onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας 6 km
25 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας 45 m
26 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας 3 km
27 Turn slightly right 91 m
28 Turn right onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας 14 km
29 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας 50 m
30 Exit roundabout straight onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας 11 km
31 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας 39 m
32 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας 4 km
33 Enter roundabout straight onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας 38 m
34 Exit roundabout straight onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας 27 km
35 Turn right onto Βασιλικός - Καρτέρι 8 km
36 Turn left 142 m
37 Merge slightly left onto Εγνατία Οδός 9 km
38 Take exit slightly right 292 m
39 Turn right onto Περιφερειακή Οδός Ηγουμενίτσας 2 km
40 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Πάργας 31 m
41 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Πάργας 352 m
42 Enter roundabout right 16 m
43 Exit roundabout slightly right 98 m
44 Turn left onto Τρικούπη Χαριλάου 137 m
45 At end of road, turn right onto Αγίων Αποστόλων 61 m
46 Turn left 29 m
47 At end of road, turn left 80 m
48 Keep slightly right 57 m
49 Turn right 25 m
50 Turn slightly left onto Ηγουμενίτσα - Κέρκυρα 36 km
51 Continue straight onto Σταθμός Εσωτερικού 423 m
52 Turn slightly left 73 m
53 Enter roundabout straight onto Εθνικής Αντιστάσεως 38 m
54 Exit roundabout right onto Εθνικής Αντιστάσεως 150 m
55 Turn left onto Σπύρου Γαρδικιώτη 91 m
56 At end of road, turn left onto Στρατηγού Ξενοφώντος 16 m
57 Turn right onto Ναπολέοντος 307 m
58 Turn right 20 m
59 Turn right onto Κέρκυρας - Παλαιοκαστρίτσας 539 m
60 Turn left 715 m
61 Turn slightly left 212 m
62 At end of road, turn right onto Κέρκυρα - Αλεπού - Πέλεκας 3 km
63 Turn left 47 m
64 Turn right 338 m
65 Turn slightly right 31 m
66 Turn right 671 m
67 Turn right 196 m
68 Arrive left

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The return trip from Corfu to Patras covers roughly the same distance, 278 km.

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How far is it from Patras to Corfu?: The distance between Patras and Corfu is 278 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Patras to Corfu?: The drive from Patras to Corfu takes approximately 4 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Patras to Corfu?: The fastest route from Patras to Corfu covers 278 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 50 min.
Which direction is Corfu from Patras?: Corfu lies roughly to the north-west of Patras.
Which roads does the route from Patras to Corfu follow?: The drive from Patras to Corfu mainly follows Α5, Α52. The longest single stretch is 90 km on Α5.

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