Nafplio sits roughly two hours from Athens, and most guests will arrive through
the capital. Below is everything you need to plan the journey, from flights and
car hire to the party bus on the night itself.
Flights
Athens International Airport
is the most practical major airport. The drive to Nafplio normally takes
approximately two hours, depending on traffic.
Please consider the complete journey before booking your flight. Some
European services arrive very late at night or shortly after midnight, which
can complicate rental-car collection, hotel check-in and onward travel.
Before booking a late arrival, check: the rental-car desk’s closing
time, your accommodation’s late check-in arrangements, whether you are
comfortable driving to Nafplio at night, and whether an airport hotel or
private transfer may be required.
We recommend hiring a car
Hiring a car is the easiest way to experience Nafplio and the surrounding
region. Although the Old Town is compact and walkable, many of the best
beaches, villages, tavernas and archaeological sites are outside the town.
A car is particularly helpful if you plan to stay in Tolo, Asini, Lefkakia
or Pyrgiotika, or visit Mycenae, Epidaurus and the wider Peloponnese.
Alternative options. If you cannot or prefer not to drive,
coach services run from Athens to Nafplio, and
private transfers can be pre-booked from the airport door
to door. Staying centrally will then make restaurants, shops and the
waterfront easy to reach on foot.
Car hire
Based on our own experience, the car-rental service on
Booking.com
has consistently offered competitive rates.
Conditions differ between rental companies, so always check: collection and
return times, deposit requirements, fuel and mileage policies, insurance
exclusions, additional-driver charges, cancellation terms, and the rental
company’s own customer reviews.
Travelling by coach
KTEL Argolida
operates scheduled coach services between Athens and Nafplio. There is no
direct coach from Athens Airport. Guests must first travel from the
airport to the appropriate Athens bus terminal before continuing to Nafplio.
View the Athens–Nafplio timetable
Party Bus
We will provide a party bus between accommodation areas and the
celebration, so there is no need to arrange your own transport or to drive.
Final routes and collection points will depend on where guests are staying.
The service will operate from agreed collection points and will be
coordinated with our event planner. Final arrangements will be shared with
confirmed guests closer to the celebration.
Your travel details
Please share your travel and accommodation details once confirmed so that we
can coordinate the party-bus arrangements.
