- How to get to Corfu by plane
- To Corfu by bus
- On a ferryboat
The Greek island of Corfu tends to be visited by many tourists, as it is an amazing vacation spot. Long history, pristine beaches, picturesque landscapes and ancient architecture - all this is mesmerizing at first sight. To get to Corfu, it is enough to know several ways to travel to the island.
How to get to Corfu by plane
Russian and foreign carriers offer a significant number of flight options. Tickets to Corfu at different times of the year are provided by: Ellinair; Czech airlines; Smart Wings; Olimpic air; Aegean airlines; Air Serbia; Aeroflot.
You can make a direct flight only by using the services of Aeroflot. However, tickets for such a flight should be purchased deeply in advance, since the direction Moscow or St. Petersburg-Corfu is considered one of the most relevant in the hot season. Travel time will be from 3 to 4, 5 hours.
As for other carriers, they offer flights, as a rule, through Athens, Prague, Belgrade and other European cities. Waiting at the airport for connecting with the next flight sometimes takes up to 29 hours, for which you need to be prepared in advance. The cost of tickets, the availability of which is better to check with the tour operator in advance, varies from 7800 to 11000 rubles.
After covering a decent distance, you will find yourself at the airport of Ioannis Kapodistrias, located near the city of Kerkyra. From here you can easily reach anywhere on the island by public transport.
To Corfu by bus
The bus option is only acceptable if you are already in Greece and are planning a further trip to Corfu. The bus service between the island and major Greek cities is excellent. Therefore, you shouldn't have any problems buying tickets.
The bus fleet in Greece is equipped with comfortable vehicles of two types, which are written Blue Bus or Green Bus. The former are designed to travel short distances, while the latter buses travel long distances. It is for such a bus that you should purchase a ticket.
From Athens and Thessaloniki to Corfu, buses of the famous carrier KTEL Macedonia run daily. You will spend about 5-6 hours on the road. Ticket prices vary, but the average price is 35-40 euros one way. If you did not have time to buy a ticket, then you can pay for the fare at the entrance to the bus directly to the driver. The price will certainly be overpriced by at least 20-30%, which is to be expected.
Do not forget to check the bus route schedule in advance, as on Sundays and holidays it may change depending on the carrier.
On a ferryboat
Due to the fact that there is a large port in the capital of Corfu, there is an option to reach the island by ferry. Such a trip is available to everyone who rests in Greece or neighboring European countries.
The starting point of departure is the port of Igoumenitsa, from which ferries leave every couple of hours. Ticket offices are located directly at the pier, which is very convenient. That is, you purchase a ticket a few minutes before departure.
Car enthusiasts who prefer to travel by private transport also end up with a ferry, paying 35 euros. You will have to pay about 5 euros for a child, and a ticket for an adult will cost 10 euros.
From Italian cities (Venice, Brindisi, Bari) to Corfu there are ferries of the Anek Lines company. The easiest way to buy tickets is on the carrier's specialized website, using navigation in English. Separately, it should be noted that the most expensive tickets to Corfu are in August and the first mid-September.
There are also ferry options available from places in Greece such as Thessaloniki, Zakynthos, Patras. When buying a bus ticket to Corfu, keep in mind that the ticket price may also include a ferry.
Greek ferry companies make every effort to ensure the comfort of tourists. Therefore, almost all long-distance watercraft are equipped with cabins of different classes, toilets and food-corners, where dishes of local national cuisine are sold.
