GreecePatras (; Greek: Πάτρα, romanized: Pátra pronounced [ˈpatra] ; Katharevousa and Ancient Greek: Πάτραι; Latin: Patrae) is the capital and largest city of Western Greece, in the northern Peloponnese, 215 km (134 mi) west of Athens. It is Greece's third-largest city. The city is built at the foot of Mount Panachaikon, overlooking the Gulf of Patras. As of the 2021 census, the municipality of Patras has a population of 215,922, while the urban population is 173,600.
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Climate in Patras
Best time to visit: Apr–May, Oct–Nov
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Day trips and nearby cities from Patras
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Patras; times are rough estimates by road.
Long day or overnightVolos
Greece
162 km≈ 2 h 30 min
Long day or overnightLarissa
Greece
166 km≈ 2 h 35 min
Long day or overnightPiraeus
Greece
171 km≈ 2 h 40 min
Long day or overnightIoannina
Greece
175 km≈ 2 h 45 min
Long day or overnightAthens
Greece
178 km≈ 2 h 45 min
Weekend tripKorce
Albania
276 km≈ 4 h 20 min
Weekend tripThessaloniki
Greece
285 km≈ 4 h 25 min
Weekend tripVlora
Albania
314 km≈ 4 h 55 min
From Patras you can reach Volos (162 km), Larissa (166 km), Piraeus (171 km), Ioannina (175 km) and Athens (178 km) in about 2 h 30 min to 2 h 45 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Patras
The most pleasant months are Apr to May, Oct to Nov, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 15°C in November.
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You can fly into Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.