An Ancient Corinth day trip from Athens takes you to an archaeological site and museum about 85 km away. You can make the journey by car, intercity bus or suburban railway, then visit the ruins and the Museum of Ancient Corinth with one admission ticket.
- Distance from Athens: roughly 85 km to Corinth.
- Driving route: via the A8 Olympia Odos motorway, with tolls.
- Site ticket: admission covers both the archaeological site and its museum.
- Opening pattern: hours vary by season, and the site closes on Tuesdays in winter.
What to see at Ancient Corinth
Ancient Corinth combines outdoor archaeological remains with the Museum of Ancient Corinth. The site sits at Ancient Corinth, postal code 20007, and admission includes both parts, so you can see the ruins and museum on the same visit.
The settlement of Ancient Corinth is five minutes on foot from the site, a handy reference if you are already in the village.
How do you get from Athens to the archaeological site?
You can travel from Athens to Corinth by road, KTEL bus or Proastiakos suburban railway, with a final leg needed to reach Ancient Corinth from some arrival points.
For city transport before departure, this guide to Athens metro, buses and walking covers ways to get around the capital.
Driving
The usual drive from Athens to Corinth follows the A8 Olympia Odos motorway and includes tolls. Corinth lies roughly 85 km from Athens; the archaeological site is about five minutes by car from modern Corinth.
Intercity bus
Regular KTEL services run from Athens’s Kifissos terminal to Corinth. From the city of Corinth, the archaeological site is about 20 minutes by intercity KTEL bus or 10 minutes by car. Check KTEL Korinthias for current departure times.
Suburban railway
The Proastiakos suburban railway links Athens and the airport with Corinth and Kiato. For the archaeological site, one described option is to travel to New Corinth railway station and then take a taxi for about 15 minutes to Archaia Korinthos. Timetables change by season, so confirm the service and onward connection before you set out.
If you are staying at a room at Athens Mansion Luxury Suites, Athens is your departure city; the hotel is about 85 km from Corinth by the usual road route.
Tickets, opening hours and site access
One ticket covers the Ancient Corinth archaeological site and the Museum of Ancient Corinth, but prices, opening hours and closure days vary by date.
The full ticket costs €15.00 and the reduced ticket costs €8.00. Admission is free on March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, October 28, and the first and third Sunday of each month from November 1 through March 31.
From November 1 through March 31, the site opens Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 08:30 to 15:30 and closes on Tuesdays. It is closed on January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, and December 25 and 26.
From April 1 through April 30, hours are 08:00 to 19:00 daily. From May 1 through August 31, the site opens daily from 08:00 to 20:00. In September, it opens daily from 08:00 to 19:30 through September 15, then from 08:00 to 19:00 through the end of the month.
October hours are 08:00 to 18:30 daily from October 1 through October 15, then 08:00 to 18:00 daily from October 16 through October 31. Last admission is 20 minutes before closing. Before you go, check the official site for current ticket and opening details.
Making a practical day-trip schedule
A workable day trip starts with the Athens-to-Corinth transfer, continues with the archaeological site and museum, and can include the Corinth Canal if your transport plans allow.
Choose your transport first, then check its current timetable or driving route and match your arrival to the site’s seasonal closing time.
For a bus trip, account for the onward ride from Corinth to Ancient Corinth; by rail, arrange the connection from New Corinth railway station to Archaia Korinthos. The site and museum share one admission ticket, and last entry is 20 minutes before closing.
For a separate day in the capital, a central walking route through Athens’s sights offers a way to organize time in the city.
FAQs
How far is Ancient Corinth from Athens?
Corinth is roughly 85 km from Athens. The usual driving route follows the A8 Olympia Odos motorway and has tolls.
Does the Ancient Corinth ticket include the museum?
Yes. Admission covers both the archaeological site and the Museum of Ancient Corinth.
Can you reach Ancient Corinth by public transport?
Yes. KTEL buses connect Athens with Corinth, and Proastiakos trains link Athens with Corinth and Kiato. You will need an onward bus or taxi from the city or New Corinth station to reach the site.
Is Ancient Corinth open every day?
Opening days and hours vary by season. The site is closed on Tuesdays from November 1 through March 31, as well as on several public holidays; check the official site before your visit.