Corfu Bus Timetables & Routes
How to Use Buses in Corfu (Airport, Town, Beaches & Island Travel Guide)
Good news first:
You don’t need a car to explore Corfu.
The island has a surprisingly good and cheap bus network that connects:
✔ Corfu Airport
✔ Corfu Town
✔ beaches
✔ resorts
✔ villages
✔ ferry port
And it’s one of the easiest ways to save money while travelling.
The only problem?
Timetables can feel… confusing.
So here’s a simple, stress-free guide to Corfu buses, routes, prices and how to actually use them — without standing around wondering if the bus is ever coming 😄
🚦 Quick Overview (super important)
Corfu has TWO bus systems:
🟦 Blue Buses = Local (Corfu Town area)
Short routes around town & nearby beaches
🟩 Green Buses = Long distance (whole island)
Resorts, villages & major destinations
Think:
Blue = town
Green = everywhere else
✈️ Corfu Airport Bus
If you’re landing at Corfu Airport (CFU), you have 3 options:
Taxi, transfer… or bus (cheapest).
🟦 Blue Bus Line 15 – Airport ⇄ Corfu Town ⇄ Port
This is the main airport route.
Stops include:
Airport
Corfu Town centre (San Rocco Square)
Green Bus Station
Ferry Port
Journey time:
10–15 minutes
Price:
Around €2–3
Runs:
Regularly throughout the day
👉 Timetable:
https://astikoktelkerkyras.gr/wp-content/uploads/dromologia/15-airport.pdf
Super easy and very reliable.
Perfect if you’re staying in:
Old Town
near the port
catching a ferry
connecting to Green Buses
🟦 Blue Bus Routes (Corfu Town & Nearby Beaches)
These are great if you’re staying in or near town.
Popular routes include:
Town → Kanoni & Mouse Island
Plane spotting + views
Town → Benitses
Cute seaside village
Town → Dassia / Ipsos
Beach + nightlife areas
Town → Port
Ferry connections
Blue buses are:
✔ cheap
✔ frequent
✔ easy to use
✔ perfect for short trips
👉 Full routes & timetables:
https://astikoktelkerkyras.gr
🟩 Green Buses (Long Distance / Whole Island)
If you’re going further — like Sidari, Paleokastritsa or Kassiopi — you’ll use Green Buses.
These leave from:
📍 Green Bus Station (near the port)
Destinations include:
Sidari
Paleokastritsa
Kassiopi
Barbati
Messonghi
Moraitika
Lefkimmi
Agios Gordios
Acharavi
Roda
and loads more
Prices:
Usually €2–7 depending on distance
Comfort:
Air-conditioned coaches (much nicer than you expect!)
👉 Timetables & routes:
https://ktelkerkyras.gr/
🏝️ Most Useful Tourist Routes
Here are the ones visitors use most:
🟩 Corfu Town → Paleokastritsa
Perfect for beaches & caves
~40 minutes
🟩 Corfu Town → Sidari
For Canal d’Amour & nightlife
~60–70 minutes
🟩 Corfu Town → Kassiopi
Harbour town & boutique vibes
~75 minutes
🟩 Corfu Town → Messonghi/Moraitika
Family-friendly beaches
~40 minutes
These run multiple times daily in summer.
🎟️ How to Buy Tickets
Easy options:
✔ at the station kiosk
✔ on the bus (sometimes slightly more expensive)
✔ some routes accept cards
✔ small cash is safest
Keep your ticket until the end of the journey.
💡 Local Tips (from Corfu Travel Co)
Little things that make life easier:
✔ arrive 10–15 mins early
✔ screenshot timetables (signal can be patchy)
✔ buses are slower at night
✔ summer = more frequent
✔ winter = reduced schedules
✔ bring water if travelling far
✔ airport bus is the BEST budget hack
And honestly?
Buses are way more reliable than people expect.
We use them all the time.
🚗 Should You Rent a Car Instead?
Quick rule:
Stay in Old Town or one area?
Bus is perfect
Exploring lots of beaches & hidden spots?
Car gives more freedom
Budget trip?
Bus wins
Short stay?
Bus + taxi combo is easiest
Totally depends on your travel style.
🌴 Final Thoughts
Corfu’s bus network is one of the easiest (and cheapest) ways to explore the island.
With routes to beaches, villages, resorts and the airport, you can get almost anywhere without needing a car.
Once you know:
Blue = town
Green = island
…it’s honestly super simple.
Save this guide, check the timetables above, and you’re good to go.
Happy exploring 🚌☀️
