Getting There
By Train: There are several trains a day from Athens to Pirgos, where you change to the train for Olympia. Information on schedules and fares is available from the Stathmos Peloponnisou (train station for the Peloponnese) in Athens (tel. 210/513-1601).
By Bus: There are three buses a day to Olympia from the Stathmos Leoforia Peloponnisou in Athens, 100 Kifissou (tel. 210/512-4910; www.ktelargolida.gr). There are also frequent buses from Patras to Pirgos, with connecting service to Olympia. In Patras, KTEL buses leave from the intersection of Zaimi and Othonos (tel. 2610/273-694). For general schedule information for Athens-Peloponnese service, try 210/512-4910 or www.ktelargolida.gr.
By Car: Olympia is about a 3 1/2-hour drive from Athens, and a little over 2 hours from Nafplion, via the new Corinth-Tripolis toll road. Depending on trucks and accidents, it can take 6 hours to get from Athens to Olympia. Heavy traffic in Patras means that the drive from Patras to Olympia can take 2 hours.
Visitor Information
Olympia is a one-street town; the few things you do not find on Praxitelous Kondili will be just off it. The tourist office, on the way to the ancient site near the south end of the main street, is officially open daily, in summer from 9am to 10pm, and in winter from 11am to 6pm. Ask for maps of the site and town, and for information on accommodations (tel. 26240/23-100 or 26240/23-125).
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
