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Coolmover Dec 15th, 2016 11:20 AM

Greek bus on May 1st holiday
 
Looking at early bus back to Athens to then catch an Athens --Corinth bus (or train)

What if any are problems traveling on a public holiday to achieve the above itenary

Been getting gr8 help on all things Greek here on Fodor
So thanks any info on this

TDudette Dec 15th, 2016 12:51 PM

Watch for holiday schedules on all forms of transport.

Not Greece I know, but in Bordeaux there was no tram service on 1 May. Others can give more hints.

Coolmover Dec 15th, 2016 01:40 PM

Thanks

Heimdall Dec 15th, 2016 11:28 PM

It's not so much that May 1st is a public holiday, it's that May Day is a traditional day for strikes in Greece. Public transport is affected, but you may be okay with the buses.

Coolmover Dec 16th, 2016 01:43 AM

Decided to spend extra night in Delphi and do bus on Tues 2nd May

yiassas Dec 16th, 2016 09:03 PM

If that's what you've decided make sure you buy your return ticket as soon as you get to Delphi, it could be that Greeks will be travelling back to Athens, the ones who've taken advantage of the long weekend :)

Coolmover Dec 16th, 2016 10:39 PM

Oh dear the long week end
thing
Hope I can get a ticket to Delphi Sat 29th which is the long week end
Is it possible to buy an Athens--Delphi tix online before I leave --is it necessary ????

clausar Dec 17th, 2016 12:07 AM

Yes you can buy your ticket online on the website
of KTEL Fokis, but you can't make a reservation for May yet.

Here's the web page http://eticket.ktel-fokidas.gr/?modu...ation3&lang=en

Coolmover Dec 17th, 2016 12:13 AM

Thanks Clausar

Evi84evaki Dec 20th, 2016 04:51 AM

Good afternoon.

Dear Coolmover,

I leave in Greece, and I would like you to know, that the schedule of the buses usually do not change, so on the 1st May, the buses will leave as planned. It is not the same thing with the ferries, as they do not travel on Holidays (Christmas, New Years Day, etc) and on the 1st May.
I hope you will enjoy our country and do not hesitate to ask for anything you need


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