Corfu / The verdict
Corfu airport to Corfu town: which way?
Take Blue Bus line 15 to San Rocco Square if a departure is coming: it is the cheapest way in at EUR 1.30 and reaches the town edge in about 10 to 15 minutes. Landing late, in peak season, or with luggage, pre-book a transfer instead of gambling on the island's taxi queue.
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The Corfu story
Corfu is the Ionian counterweight to the Aegean cliche: greener, wetter and more Venetian than any Cycladic island, with a UNESCO-listed old town of French arcades and Italian facades that feels closer to a southern-Italian port than to Mykonos. The north-east stacks cypress-framed bays and white-villa country, the west has the big sandy beaches, and the interior is olive-grove Greece at its most intact.
The verdict in 30 seconds
Our pick: Blue Bus line 15 (runner-up: Pre-booked private transfer)
Take Blue Bus line 15 to San Rocco Square if a departure is coming: it is the cheapest way in at EUR 1.30 and reaches the town edge in about 10 to 15 minutes. Landing late, in peak season, or with luggage, pre-book a transfer instead of gambling on the island's taxi queue.
Go if
- You land while the airport bus is running and are happy checking the operator's posted timetable for your date
- You are staying in or near Corfu Town, where San Rocco Square is a short walk from most addresses
- You are two or more people sharing a pre-booked transfer, which narrows the price gap with a taxi
Skip if
- You arrive in the evening or at night, when the bus has stopped and only taxis or pre-booked transfers run
- You are carrying large luggage, which makes a crowded bus and the onward walk awkward
- Your stay is a resort elsewhere on the island; reports advise booking a direct transfer rather than going via town
The options
Blue Bus line 15 Go
Daytime arrivals staying in or near Corfu Town who travel with manageable luggage.
Good
- The cheapest way off the airport by far: the operator prices the Zone A ticket at EUR 1.30, and reports put the onboard fare around EUR 2.
- The ride to San Rocco Square takes about 10 to 15 minutes, and the same bus continues to the port behind the ferry ticket offices.
- The line also calls at the Green Bus Station, so onward connections to Paleokastritsa, Sidari and Kavos are one stop away.
Watch out
- There is no night service; reports put the last airport departure in the evening, so late flights need a taxi or transfer.
- Reports describe crowded buses in season and limited luggage space on board.
- Buying on board costs more, and the official fare applies when you buy before boarding at a kiosk or vending machine.
Corfu City Bus tickets and faresLine 15 airport timetable (operator PDF)Airport bus information (CFU)
Taxi at the rank It depends
Travelers who land outside bus hours and do not want to pre-book, and anyone heading straight to a hotel door.
Good
- About 10 minutes door to door; reports put the metered fare to town around EUR 10 to 20 depending on luggage and time of day.
- The rank sits opposite Terminal A arrivals and operates whenever flights land.
- Meters follow Greece's national tariff, so the fare is regulated rather than negotiated.
Watch out
- Corfu has a limited pool of licensed taxis; reports put rank waits at 30 to 60 minutes when charter flights land together.
- Reports advise confirming the fare before luggage goes in, since there is no official published airport price list.
- A midnight arrival can find the queue slower than the journey itself.
Airport taxi information (CFU)National taxi tariff, ministerial decision
Pre-booked private transfer It depends
Late arrivals, groups splitting a fixed fare, and anyone with a tight ferry or resort connection.
Good
- Fixed quoted price booked in advance, so there is no queue risk and no meter uncertainty.
- The driver meets you in arrivals and tracks the flight, which reports call the smoothest option after a late landing.
- Operators publish set fares; one local operator lists EUR 18 from the airport to Corfu Port and EUR 20 to Kanoni.
Watch out
- It costs more than the bus and usually more than a metered taxi on this short hop; reports cite EUR 20 to 30 for the airport to town run.
- It must be arranged before you land, so it does not help spontaneous arrivals.
- The saving in time matters most at peak; at quiet times a rank taxi is nearly as fast.
Alfa Taxi published transfer ratesSee transfer pricespartner site
On foot Skip
Only a solo traveler with a daypack, mild weather and time to spare.
Good
- It is free, and reports put the 3 km walk at roughly 35 to 40 minutes.
Watch out
- The route follows a main road with traffic, which reports call unpleasant rather than scenic.
- Summer heat plus luggage makes it a poor start to a trip in reports.
- Saving the EUR 1.30 bus fare is a false economy for nearly everyone.
| Criterion | Blue Bus line 15 | Taxi at the rank | Pre-booked private transfer | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official price | EUR 1.30 (Zone A, bought before boarding; more on board) | Metered: EUR 1.80 flag fall plus EUR 0.90 per km, plus EUR 4 airport surcharge | From EUR 18 (one operator's published airport-to-port rate) | Free |
| Where it ends | San Rocco Square, then the port | Your hotel door | Your hotel door | Wherever you stop walking |
| Time to town | About 10 to 15 min to San Rocco | About 10 min plus any rank queue | About 10 min, driver waiting | About 35 to 40 min |
| Hours | Daytime and early evening; no night service | Around the clock, supply permitting | Around the clock, booked ahead | Always |
| Luggage | Awkward on a full bus | Fine | Fine, sized to your party | Bad with anything more than a daypack |
| Main risk travelers report | A crowded bus or a wait for the next departure | A 30 to 60 minute rank queue when charters land together | Paying more than a metered taxi would cost | Heat and traffic beside a main road |
What it costs
- Blue Bus Zone A ticket (airport, town, port): €1.30 (buy before boarding at a kiosk or vending machine; tickets sold on board cost more). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Blue Bus day ticket: €5 (unlimited Zone A rides for the day). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Taxi flag fall (national tariff): €1.80 (ministerial decision YA 191290/2022 sets one tariff for all of Greece). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Taxi per km, day tariff: €0.90 (night tariff 00:00 to 05:00 is EUR 1.25 per km; minimum fare EUR 4). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Taxi airport surcharge: €4 (per pickup from an airport). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Alfa Taxi airport to Corfu Port, one-way: €18 (the operator's published rate sheet; airport to Kanoni EUR 20, Alykes EUR 22). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
What travelers report
Based on 13 traveler reports (Jan 2025 to Jun 2026) and the official sources linked on this page. 1 was negative.
What people like
- The airport bus is strikingly cheap at EUR 1.30 and reaches San Rocco in about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Line 15 links airport, town, the Green Bus Station and the port in one ride, so onward connections are simple.
- A pre-booked transfer removes the arrivals queue entirely, which reports call worth the premium after a late charter.
- The airport sits only about 3 km from town, so even a taxi hop is short.
What people complain about
- The taxi rank queues hard when several flights land together, with reports of 30 to 60 minute waits at peak.
- The bus stops running in the evening, leaving late arrivals to the rank or a booked car.
- Tickets bought on board cost more than the EUR 1.30 advance fare.
- Walking is possible but reports describe a hot main-road slog that suits nobody with luggage.
How to do it right
- Check the operator's current Line 15 timetable PDF for your date before landing; in season the airport bus runs roughly every 30 minutes and off-season service shrinks sharply.
- On arrival, find the bus stop in front of Terminal A; buy a EUR 1.30 Zone A ticket before boarding where possible, since tickets bought on board cost more.
- Get off at San Rocco Square for the town center, at the Green Bus Station for island-wide connections, or stay on to the port for ferries and cruise berths.
- For a taxi, use the rank opposite Terminal A and confirm the metered fare before luggage goes in.
- For a late landing, a group, or a tight ferry connection, book a private transfer in advance so the driver meets you in arrivals.
- If your stay is a resort across the island, skip the town hop and arrange a direct transfer or a Green Bus connection instead.
The trap to avoid
Assuming a taxi will be quick at a busy hour. Reports describe rank queues of 30 to 60 minutes when several charter flights land together; if a bus departure is close, the bus often beats the queue.
Why this verdict
The evidence splits by arrival hour and luggage more than by price. Reports agree the Blue Bus line 15 is the best-value way into Corfu Town when it runs: EUR 1.30 bought before boarding, about 10 to 15 minutes to San Rocco Square, and the same bus continues to the port for ferries and cruise berths. For a daytime arrival staying near town it is hard to argue with.
The taxi is fine in theory and constrained in practice. The meter follows Greece’s national tariff, so the 3 km hop should stay modest, and several reports put it around EUR 10 to 20. The catch is supply: Corfu has a limited pool of licensed taxis, and transfer guides report rank waits of 30 to 60 minutes when charter flights land together, especially after midnight when no bus runs.
Pre-booked transfers exist precisely because of that gap. Operators publish set fares, the driver waits in arrivals with your name, and reports from travelers who booked ahead describe the smoothest start on the island. For groups splitting the fare, late arrivals, or anyone continuing to a resort, that premium buys certainty.
Walking is the one option nearly everyone should drop. It is about 3 km and reports put it at 35 to 40 minutes, but the route follows a main road with traffic, and summer heat plus a suitcase makes it a poor welcome to the island.
Timing and tickets
Buy the bus ticket before boarding where you can; the operator prices Zone A at EUR 1.30 and sells onboard at a higher price, and a EUR 5 day ticket covers a full day of blue buses. The timetable changes with the season, so check the operator’s posted PDF for your date rather than trusting a cached blog table. If you land after the last departure, plan on the rank or a booked transfer, and treat any meter check at the rank as normal practice since no official airport fare list is published.
Book or check times
Corfu City Bus tickets and faresLine 15 airport timetable (operator PDF)Airport bus information (CFU)Airport taxi information (CFU)National taxi tariff, ministerial decisionAlfa Taxi published transfer rates
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Questions
How much is the bus from Corfu airport to town?
The operator prices the Zone A ticket at EUR 1.30 when bought before boarding at a kiosk or vending machine; reports put the onboard fare around EUR 2. A day ticket costs EUR 5.
How much is a taxi from Corfu airport to Corfu Town?
There is no official flat fare; taxis run on Greece's national metered tariff (EUR 1.80 flag fall, EUR 0.90 per km by day, plus a EUR 4 airport surcharge). Reports put the airport to town meter at roughly EUR 10 to 20, higher at night.
Is there a bus from Corfu airport late at night?
No. Reports put the last airport departure in the evening, and the timetable changes with the season, so check the operator's PDF for your date. After that the choice is the taxi rank or a pre-booked transfer.
Can I walk from Corfu airport to town?
Physically yes: it is about 3 km and reports put the walk at 35 to 40 minutes. But it follows a main road with traffic, and reports call it a poor choice with luggage or in summer heat.
Do ride-hailing apps work in Corfu?
Reports describe app-booked licensed taxis rather than standard ride-hailing, and drivers for app-style rides are banned in Greece. Most travelers use the rank, a hotel-arranged car, or a pre-booked transfer.
Does the airport bus work for ferry connections?
Yes. Line 15 terminates at the port with stops behind the ferry ticket offices and at the cruise berths, so the same EUR 1.30 ride covers airport to ferry.
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