How to Use the Corfu Blue Buses: Airport, Port, Tickets & Easy Routes
Planning to use the buses in Corfu? This Corfu Travel Co guide keeps things simple. The Blue Buses are best for Corfu Town, the airport, the port and nearby places like Kanoni, Benitses, Dassia, Ipsos, Aqualand, Achilleion and Pelekas.
They are a great budget option, but the timetables can look confusing at first. Below you’ll find the useful bits travellers usually need: which bus to take from the airport, how to reach the port, where San Rocco fits in, ticket prices and the routes worth knowing.
Quick answer: which Corfu Blue Bus do you need?
For most visitors, the main Blue Bus route to know is Line 15. It connects Corfu Airport, the Green Bus Station, San Rocco Square and the port. San Rocco is the main city bus hub, so if you are unsure where to change buses, that is usually the place to aim for.
Use Line 15 for the airport, Green Bus Station and San Rocco.
Use Line 15 for San Rocco to the port. Line 2b is also useful around the port/Kefalomantouko area.
Blue Buses are useful for Kanoni, Benitses, Dassia, Ipsos, Achilleion, Aqualand and Pelekas.
Corfu Travel Co tip
If you are landing early, checking out before your ferry, or spending your last day in Corfu Town, luggage storage can make the day much easier. You can store your bags, wander the Old Town, have lunch and come back for them before your flight or ferry.
Corfu Airport and Port by Blue Bus
If you want a low-cost way to travel between Corfu Airport, Corfu Town and the port, Line 15 is the one to check first. It is especially useful if you are arriving without a car, travelling light, or connecting to another bus or ferry.
Airport to Corfu Town
Line 15 links the airport with the Green Bus Station and San Rocco. San Rocco is handy because lots of other Blue Bus routes start or pass through there.
Corfu Town to the Port
Line 15 also links San Rocco with the port. This is helpful for ferry passengers, cruise visitors heading into town, or anyone moving between the airport and port area.
Good to know before you travel
- Blue Bus times can change by season, so check the current timetable before leaving.
- Allow extra time in summer because traffic around Corfu Town, the airport and the port can be slow.
- If you are carrying big suitcases, luggage storage may be easier than dragging bags through Corfu Old Town.
Luggage storage in Corfu Town
One of the biggest little problems in Corfu is what to do with your bags when your flight, ferry or check-in time does not line up. Corfu Old Town is beautiful, but it is much nicer without dragging a suitcase over the pavements and through the narrow streets.
When luggage storage is useful
- You arrive before hotel or villa check-in.
- You check out in the morning but fly home later.
- You want to explore Corfu Town before catching a ferry.
- You are using the Blue Bus and do not want to carry bags all day.
Corfu Travel Co suggestion
Store your luggage first, then enjoy a relaxed wander around the Old Town, Liston, the harbour, cafés, shops and viewpoints before heading back to the airport or port.
Corfu Blue Bus ticket prices
Blue Buses are one of the cheapest ways to get around Corfu Town and nearby areas. For simple journeys, you will usually be looking at either an A Zone or B Zone ticket.
Single ticket prices
| Zone | Ordinary | School / large family | University student |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Zone | €1.30 |
€0.80 |
€0.80 |
| B Zone | €1.80 |
€1.00 |
€1.00 |
Monthly unlimited cards
| Zone / card | Ordinary | Student / school / large family |
|---|---|---|
| A Zone | €50.00 |
€30.00 |
| B Zone | €60.00 |
€30.00 |
Useful ticket notes
- Daily ticket: €5.
- 10 + 1 ticket offers are available for Zones A and B.
- Reduced fares usually require the correct personalised bus card.
- Buy before boarding where possible to keep things simple.
Corfu Travel Co tip
For one-off visitor journeys, single tickets are usually easiest. If you are staying near Corfu Town and using buses daily, check whether a ticket bundle or daily ticket makes more sense.
Best Corfu Blue Bus routes for visitors
You do not need to memorise every route. These are the Blue Bus lines most visitors are likely to find useful when staying in or around Corfu Town.
Best for Corfu Airport, the Green Bus Station, San Rocco and the port.
Best for Kanoni, Pontikonisi and views towards Mouse Island.
Useful for Kefalomantouko and the port area.
Useful for Benitses, a popular coastal village south of Corfu Town.
Useful for Dassia and Ipsos, two well-known east coast resort areas.
Useful for Afra, Agios Ioannis and Aqualand.
Useful for Achilleion, one of Corfu’s most famous historic attractions.
Useful for Pelekas, a hilltop village known for sunset views.
Useful for Kanalia and Kompitsi.
Blue Buses vs Green Buses in Corfu
This is where many visitors get confused. Corfu has two main bus systems: Blue Buses for Corfu Town and nearby areas, and Green Buses for longer journeys around the island.
Use Blue Buses for:
- Corfu Airport
- Corfu Port
- San Rocco and Corfu Town
- Kanoni and Mouse Island views
- Benitses, Dassia, Ipsos, Aqualand and nearby suburbs
Use Green Buses for:
- Paleokastritsa
- Sidari
- Kassiopi
- Roda and Acharavi
- Kavos and longer island routes
Corfu Travel Co shortcut
If your journey starts at the airport and continues to another resort, Line 15 can help you reach the Green Bus Station. From there, you can connect to longer island routes.
Corfu Travel Co tips for using the Blue Buses
- Screenshot the timetable before you leave your hotel, villa or apartment.
- Give yourself extra time in summer, especially around Corfu Town, the airport and the port.
- Use San Rocco as your reset point if you are not sure where to change.
- Check the final bus back before going out for the evening.
- Do not rely on the last minute for airport or ferry connections. Leave earlier than you think.
- Store your luggage if you have a long gap between check-out and your flight or ferry.
FAQ: Corfu Blue Buses
Which bus goes from Corfu Airport to Corfu Town?
Line 15 is the main Blue Bus route for Corfu Airport. It links the airport with the Green Bus Station and San Rocco.
Which bus goes to Corfu Port?
Line 15 is the main route to check for San Rocco and the port. Line 2b is also useful around the port and Kefalomantouko area.
Are Corfu Blue Buses good for tourists?
Yes, especially for Corfu Town, the airport, the port and nearby places. They are budget-friendly, but you do need to check times carefully.
Do Blue Buses go to Paleokastritsa?
No, Paleokastritsa is normally a Green Bus journey. Blue Buses are mainly for Corfu Town and nearby suburbs.
Can I get from the airport to the Green Bus Station?
Yes. Line 15 links Corfu Airport with the Green Bus Station, which is useful if you are travelling onwards to another resort.
Where can I leave luggage in Corfu Town?
Luggage storage is useful if you arrive early, check out before your flight, or want to explore Corfu Town before a ferry. Use the luggage storage link on this page to search options.
Useful Corfu Blue Bus links
Use these links to check the latest bus times, tickets and travel extras before you set off.