How to Get from Athens Airport to Tripoli and Arcadia: Bus or Private Transfer
Tripoli is the capital of Arcadia and the crossroads of the Peloponnese – the gateway to the mountain villages of Dimitsana, Stemnitsa, Vytina and Lagkadia, where we are based. Here is how to get there from Athens airport.
Quick comparison
| Option | Door to door time | Changes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus (X93 + KTEL Arkadias) | About 3½ – 4 hours | 2 (airport bus + intercity bus) | Travelling light |
| Taxi from the rank | About 2 hours | None | Last-minute travel |
| Private transfer | About 2 hours to Tripoli | None | Families, groups, mountain villages |
Times are approximate and depend on traffic, waiting time and timetables.
By bus
Take the X93 airport bus to the Kifissos intercity terminal, then a KTEL Arkadias bus to Tripoli, about 2 hours on the motorway. There is no railway in Arcadia, and buses on to the mountain villages are few – often only once or twice a day.
By taxi
A taxi from the airport reaches Tripoli in about 2 hours on the Moreas motorway. For the villages beyond Tripoli the roads become narrow and winding.
By private transfer – the easy way
Your driver meets you at arrivals and drives you to Tripoli – about 190 km, around 2 hours – or straight on to your guesthouse in the mountains. We live here, so we know every bend of the road.
- Meet and greet at arrivals.
- Door to door – Tripoli, Levidi, Vytina, Dimitsana, Stemnitsa, Lagkadia.
- Luggage transfers for the Menalon Trail on request.
- Local advice from a team based in Arcadia.
See: Athens airport to the Peloponnese · Lagkadia – Tripoli · Lagkadia – Athens / airport.
What to do in Arcadia
Hike the Menalon Trail, visit the Lousios Gorge monasteries, taste the food of Arcadia or spend a long weekend in the mountain villages.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Tripoli from Athens airport?
About 190 km, around 2 hours by car or private transfer.
Is there a train to Tripoli?
No – there is no train service in Arcadia today. Public transport means the KTEL bus from Kifissos.
Can you take us to Dimitsana or Stemnitsa directly?
Yes – we drive straight to any village in Arcadia, about 3 hours from the airport.
Tell us your flight number, date and how many you are, and we will reply within 24 hours with your private transfer. Ask for your transfer
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