Patra

Patras, the capital of the Achaia regional unit and one of the largest cities in Greece, is located in the northwestern Peloponnese. It is about two and a half hours from Athens and serves as an important port and commercial hub. It is renowned for its historical heritage, its contribution to the Greek War of Independence in 1821, and of course for the famous Patras Carnival, which attracts visitors from all over Greece every year.

Nature & Green Spaces

Although Patras is an urban center, it features areas of greenery and natural beauty, such as the Dasylio of Patras with stunning views over the Gulf of Patras, the hill of Agios Nikolaos, and various small parks within the city. The northern and western coastline offers pleasant seaside walks.

Daily Life & Leisure

Patras has a fully developed marketplace, especially in the city center and along Kanakari, Maizonos, and Riga Feraiou streets. Here, one can find supermarkets, retail shops, cafés, restaurants, meze taverns, and ouzeris. The "Apollon" Municipal Theater, Agios Georgios Square, and the steps of Agios Nikolaos are notable landmarks. Nightlife is vibrant, with options for all tastes – from traditional meze houses to bars and restaurants on Trion Navarchon Street and the Patras Marina.

Transportation & Accessibility

Patras has an integrated transportation network serving both residents and visitors, ensuring access to every part of the city, its suburbs, and other areas of Western Greece.

Urban Buses – Patras Urban KTEL

Patras Urban KTEL serves thousands of passengers daily with a fully renewed fleet and a telematics system providing real-time schedule updates. The city’s main areas, universities, port, Rio Hospital, and suburbs are covered by 10 primary routes.

Main lines:

• 601 / 604 / 605: Connect the historic center (Ermou Street) with the University Hospital of Rio, the Rio district, and Agios Vasileios. Frequent service from early morning to midnight.

• 901: Runs from the city center (Aratou) to the University and Hospital via Ellinos Stratiotou. Not in service on weekends.

• 606: Runs from the center to the coastal zone of Proastio – Kastellokampos – Porto Rio.

• 608: Connects the center with Ano Kastritsi.

• 501 / 503: Serve Tsoukaleika – Monodendri daily, every 30–40 minutes.

• 118: Links the new Port of Patras with the Intercity KTEL station, particularly useful for passengers traveling to other cities.

Services:

• Payment via BUSCARD (prepaid travel card).

• App with real-time bus tracking.

• Schedules displayed on info-kiosks and screens at main stops.

Patras Suburban Railway – Hellenic Train

The city has a suburban railway, one of the most reliable and fast modes of transport for students and workers:

• Routes: Connects Kato Achaia, Agios Vasileios, Kastellokampos, and Patras.

• Runs approximately every 30 minutes daily.

• Intermediate stops include Zavlani, Bozaitika, Agios Dionysios, and Agios Andreas.

• Combined with bus services from Kastellokampos to Rio Hospital and the University of Patras.

Intercity Buses – KTEL Achaia

The Intercity KTEL Achaia operates daily routes to and from Patras:

• Frequent services to Athens (Kifissos): every 30–60 minutes, approx. 2:30 hrs via Olympia Odos.

• Routes to Pyrgos, Nafpaktos, Kalavryta, Aetoloakarnania, Ioannina, and Thessaloniki (less frequent).

• Departure/arrival point: Central Intercity KTEL Station of Achaia, near the port.

Airport Access

Patras is served by Araxos Airport, about 40–45 minutes west of the city, operating mainly during the tourist season:

• Charter flights to/from European cities (mainly summer).

• Access by private vehicle or buses from/to the KTEL Achaia station.

Port of Patras

One of Greece’s largest passenger and freight ports, with ferry routes to:

• Italy (Bari, Ancona, Brindisi)

• Corfu, Igoumenitsa

It features fully organized passenger facilities, customs, parking, and security.

Private Vehicles & Parking

Car use is common in Patras, especially for commuting to/from suburbs or the University. There is an organized parking system:

• Municipal parking areas (paid or free, e.g., Patras Marina).

• Private parking in the city center.

• Traffic congestion occurs during peak hours on Maizonos, Agiou Nikolaou, and Riga Feraiou streets.

Education & Infrastructure

The city hosts the University of Patras, one of the largest in Greece, with many faculties and a strong student life that shapes the city’s character. There are also public and private schools at all levels, as well as technical schools and IEK institutes.

Real Estate Market

Patras has a dynamic and relatively affordable property market, ideal for both permanent residence and investment, due to its large student population and commercial development.

Average Property Sale Prices

In the city center, sale prices range from €1,600/m² to €2,147/m², depending on the age, condition, and location of the property. Newer and renovated properties are at the higher end, while older ones are at the lower end.

Average Sale Prices by Subarea

 

Average Rental Prices by Subarea

As of June 2025, the average rental price for a residence in the city center is approx. €7.73/m²/month, the highest among Patras subareas. The rental market is strongly influenced by student demand and remains stable with slight fluctuations.

 

⚠️ Disclaimer

The information on property sale and rental prices in this document is based on secondary data reflecting the current market as of August 2025. Prices represent average asking values per square meter, based on publicly accessible sources (listings, trends, averages) and do not reflect actual contracts, official valuations by state agencies, or binding appraisals. The data is indicative and subject to change depending on location, property condition, and negotiations between private parties. They do not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or a substitute for an official appraisal by a certified valuer. Use is at the reader’s discretion.