Visiting Delphi is one of the popular day trips from Athens . In ancient times Delphi was considered the center of the world, where the heaven and earth met. The sanctuary at Delphi is dedicated to the God Apollo and is one of the most popular tourist destinations on mainland Greece.

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Delphi is a popular stop on Greece tours and there are many travel agencies which also offer day trips from Athens to Delphi. However, if you want to explore this ancient site at your own pace, you can either travel by bus or by car.

Buses from Athens to Delphi

There are 5 buses daily, year round, connecting Athens to Delphi. The first one leaves at 7:30 a.m. The travel time is 3 h.
Buses leave from Terminal B, located near Omonia (Liosion Street, nr. 260). The terminal is easily accessed from Syntagma Square on city bus 024.
Tickets can only be bought at the bus station. Tickets cost around €7.50 per person*, one way.

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Driving from Athens to Delphi

If you don’t like the idea of booking a tour or to depend on the bus schedule, then you can rent a car and drive to Delphi. It takes about 2 h 30 min to drive between the capital and Delphi (the modern town) and the road is spectacular, as it climbs the mountains.

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Note*: prices might not be up to date. Always ask at the bus station.