Why not spend 2 or 3 days in Delphi instead of just taking a day trip from Athens?

Delphi in ancient times was considered the centre of the known world and was the spiritual centre of Greece. This was the place on earth where the human being could be as close to the Gods as it was possible to get. Many people say that even today Delphi has very special and positive ‘vibes’ and energy; and that is why it is a good idea to spend a relaxing 2 or 3 days there rather than just a rushed and sweaty 2 or 3 hours there like most ‘day trippers’ do who come from Athens for the day.

For most day trippers the two main things to think about when they get to Delphi is where to get some lunch and what time the bus is leaving to go back to Athens. If you come to Delphi for 2 or 3 days – you have time to think about a whole different bunch of stuff and enjoy the spectacular natural environment here; and soak up the special positive vibes and energy of this small friendly town.

Monday, November 21, 2016

Main Bus Times for Delphi and the Surrounding Area

[Update July 2021] - With the COVID crisis there were reductions and changes to normal bus times and a reduced service offered, not always reflected  on travel websites.

The best way to check latest times for different days of the week from the comfort of your hotel room is to go to the new KTEL bus company on-line ticketing app at:

This is a good way to do it since KTEL keep the ticketing pages of their websites up to date - but other parts of their website (and other travel websites) might show you winter or summer times - and not take account of regular changes owing to demand for services during the COVID ongoing crisis. There are also some 'local' services that are not listed on the main ticketing app above - so it is always a good idea to check locally.

July 2021 - Local Delphi Services*:

Athens to Delphi - Check website above
Delphi to Athens - Check website above or ask at Delphi bus station.

Delphi to Amfissa (shopping ) and Itea (beach and resort type town)
08.00 / 11.30 / 13.00 / 15.03 (Mon to Fri only) 17.30 / 20.00

Amfissa to Delphi
05.00 (Different at weekends) /  10.45 / 14.00 (local bus - Mon to Fri only) /15.30 / 17.30 / 20.15 (Local bus - Mon-Fri-Sun only)

*No liability is accepted for the accuracy of the above times – but they are all correct at the time of publishing this Delphi 3 Days guide 25/07/2021

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"INDICATIVE" Bus Times for Delphi and the Surrounding Area PRE COVID - (21/02/2020)*

Times occasionally change - and so you should check when planning a trip.

The times listed below are from the main winter schedule.
 There are a few small changes to times for the summer season eg extra buses. The website below now gives you the latest winter and summer timetables.


No liability is accepted for the accuracy of the times listed below  – but they are correct at the time of posting on this blog 21/02/2020

 You can check latest bus times at:

(Main Bus Station - Amfissa Tel: 22650 -  29900 / 29909 )

or at local bus stations or hotel receptions

(On most public holidays a Sunday service will operate.)

(Times are 7 days a week unless specified otherwise.)

1. Athens – Arrachova - Delphi (Takes apx 3 hours 20 mins with a coffee/toilet stop on the way)

07.30  10.30  15.00  17.30   (+ 20.00 Fri+Sun only - to Delphi)

[Arrachova to Delphi:      9.45  12.45     16.45     19.45     22.00)

2. Delphi – Arachova – Athens (The traditional mountain village of Arrachova is 20 minutes from Delphi.)

(05.30 Not Sat/Sun) (07.15 Sat/Sun only) (08.20 to Arachova Only – Not Sat/Sun)  11.00   (14.00 in summer ?) 16.00   18.00

(This route passes through Livadia where you can pick up trains services.) 


3. Delphi - Amfissa (main local town to Delphi) + Itea (with the beaches)

(08.15 Not Sat/Sun) 10.15  (13.00 Direct Itea)  (15.15 - not Sat) 17.45  20.15 (22.15 Fri+Sat only winter / every day summer?)

This route arrives ITEA 15 minutes after departing from Amphissa)

4. Amfissa – Itea – Delphi - Athens    (Passes through Itea on the way 15 mins after leaving Amfissa and through Delphi 40 minutes after departure from Amfissa.)

(05.30 Not Sat/Sun) (06.45 Sat/Sun Only) (07.00 Mon to Fri) 10.15 (to Delphi only) 10.30 (12.15 Mon to Fri to Delphi only; but at 14.00 in summer) 15.30 (not Chrisso), 17.30  (20.00 to Delphi via Itea - Summer only)

There is also a local bus from Amfissa to Delphi at 2.00 pm but only Mondays to Fridays. (This is good if you walked down to the sea at Itea from Delphi in the morning and want to bus back to Delphi for lunch; or take the 15.45 from Itea if you would like a swim first... )

5. Amphissa - Itea – Galaxidi

05.45 (Not Sun)    11.00     14.15  (18.30 Sun Only)   20.15
(Departures from Itea are 15 minutes later)

6. RETURN: Galaxidi - Itea – Amphissa

(06.50 Not Sat/Sun) 10.00  14.50  (17.45 Sun only) 20.20 (Not Sat)

*No liability is accepted for the accuracy of the above times – but they are all correct at the time of publishing this Delphi 3 Days guide 21/02/2020

You can check latest bus times at: http://www.ktel-fokidas.gr/en/routes
at bus stations or hotel receptions

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GREEK PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2019

GREEK PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2019
Remember - public holidays will be different in Greece than back home - and 'some' museums in Greece will close on 'some' public holidays or maybe have shorter opening times. So its best to check times when you are visiting a location in Greece on a public holiday. Above are the main 2019 dates to be careful on.