Traveling to Port

Transportation to and from the Port of Paxi (Gaios)

Ferries connect the island with Patras and Igoumenitsa on mainland Greece, while buses provide public transport on the island. There are also summertime crossings available to Corfu onboard hydrofoils.

A road network serves all parts of the island, providing fast and convenient access to all villages. However some of the roads are in a poor condition in the more rural parts of the island.

A bus service is available from Gaios to Magazia, Logos and Laka, with frequent departures available throughout the day.

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There is also a daily bus service to Athens via Igoumenitsa port. This ferry/bus combination is provided by KTEL, the national bus service. The distance between Athens and Igoumenitsa is 495kms (duration: 7 hours), while the crossing to Gaios lasts one hour.

KTEL also offer a ferry/boat ticket to Athens through the port of Patras. The journey between Athens and Patras is 213kms (duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes).

Once you arrive at the port, you will find taxis waiting in the harbour area, ready to take passengers to their desired destinations on the island.

By hovercraft, you can visit the islets of Panagia, Mogonissi, Antipaxi. Antipaxi is a small island situated southeast of Paxi.

If you have your own car, you will find a limited number of spaces available in the port area. However, should you wish to leave your car for a long duration, you should contact the port authorities for further advice.

Enquiry number: (+30) 0662 32259 (Gaios Port Office)