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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Corinth
Κόρινθος
Spend a half day in Corinth to see the ancient sites; add a night if you want a relaxed pace.
Corinth is a small port town (pop. ~37,000) with most attractions in the archaeological zone 5 km from the centre. A morning visit covers the museum, Acrocorinth and the canal; an overnight stay lets you explore at leisure and enjoy the waterfront.
- Country
- Greece
- Local name
- Κόρινθος
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, crowds)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Fire 199 · Ambulance 166
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1.5–2 |
| Koulouri (sesame bread) | €0.5–1 |
| Beer (draft) | €3–4 |
| Museum entry | €6 (full), €3 (reduced) |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | €12–15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ATH · Athens International Airport
- ≈80 km (50 mi) north, about 1 h 15 min by car or 1 h 30 min by train to Corinth≈50 mi (80 km) north, about 1 h 15 min by car or 1 h 30 min by train to Corinth
Typical fares
- Athens → Corinth train
- about €12 one way, 1 h (check)
- Bus to archaeological zone
- €1.80 round‑trip (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk between the town centre and the bus stop for the archaeological zone (buses hourly, €1.80). Regional trains (Proastiakos) connect to Athens (≈1 h). Taxis are available but limited.
See and do
Known for
- Ancient Corinth Archaeological Museum
- Acrocorinth fortress
- Corinth Canal
- Temple of Apollo
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Corinth Canal | Walk or short bus from town centre (≈10 min) | 15 min |
| Acrocorinth | Bus from new Corinth to old site, then walk uphill (≈20 min) | 45 min |
Sleep
- Apollon Hotel
- 1‑star, central, basic rooms
- Ephira Hotel
- 2‑star, near centre
- Korinthos Hotel
- 2‑star, close to railway station
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsee-gnó-mee |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώef-cha-ree-STO |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;PO-so ko-STEE-zee? |
| Where is the bus stop? | Πού είναι η στάση του λεωφορείου;POU EE-neh ee STAH-see too le‑o‑fo‑REE‑ou? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Buses to the old site run hourly, 5 min after the hour; confirm the stop near a café.
- Ticket price to the archaeological zone is €1.80 on the bus (check).
- The railway station is south of the centre; allow extra walk time.
Corinth is safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic when crossing the bus stop and keep valuables secure on public transport.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Corinth yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ancient Corinth Archaeological Museum
- Acrocorinth fortress
- Corinth Canal
- Temple of Apollo
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Corinth, revision 5220576 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5220576
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/corinth). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.