Travel & Local Information

SIROCCO 2025 will take place in the historic town of Delphi (external link)  (see google maps link (external link, opens in new window) ), Greece, at the European Cultural Centre of Delphi (external link) .  The town is primarily built along one main street  which runs through the town from east to west, spanning approximately 2km. The morphology of Delphi town is characterized by its amphitheatrical layout, built along the slopes of Mount Parnassus. The town follows the natural contours of the mountain, with narrow, winding streets and terraced buildings that offer stunning views of the valley of Phocis and the Gulf of Corinth.

The European Cultural Centre of Delphi (ECCD) (see google maps link (external link, opens in new window) ) is located on the western side of Delphi town. It is situated slightly outside the main town center, in a more secluded and peaceful area surrounded by nature. On the eastern side of Delphi town is the Delphi Archaeological Museum and Site (see google maps link (external link, opens in new window) ), approximately 1.6 km away and a 25-minute walk from the conference site. 

Travel to Athens, Greece

Delphi is located less than 200km from Athens, which is approximately 2.5hrs drive. Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) is the closest international airport, serving non-stop passenger flights from 167 destinations in 56 countries.

Aiport to Athens City Center by Metro: 

Athens International Airport is connected to downtown Athens by Metro Line 3 (the Blue Line). This line provides a direct route from the airport to key central stations such as Syntagma Square and Monastiraki. Trains depart every 30 minutes, and the journey to Syntagma Square takes approximately 40 minutes. Operating hours are from 6:30 AM to 11:30 PM daily. A one-way ticket costs €9, with reduced fares of €4.50 for children, teenagers, and seniors over 65. Detailed information about rail transportation options in Athens can be found on the Athens Urban Rail Transportation site (external link, opens in new window) . 

Aiport to Athens City Center by Taxi: 

Taxis from Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) to downtown Athens have a flat fare of €40 during the day (05:00–24:00) and €55 at night (00:00–05:00). Official taxis are yellow with a taxi sign and can be found at the designated taxi rank outside Exit 3 of the arrivals level. The ride to the city center takes 35–50 minutes, depending on traffic. The Athens Aiport Site has also information about taxi service at the aiport (external link, opens in new window) . 

Travel to Delphi

Conference Shuttle Bus

The conference registration includes round-trip shuttle bus service from Athens Airport to the conference venue in Delphi. There will be only one bus departing from Athens Airport on June 1, 2025, at 4:00 PM. For the return trip from Delphi to Athens Airport, registrants will have two options to choose from during registration. Option 1: June 4 at 6:00pm and Option 2: June 5 at 8:00am. The journey takes approximately 3 hours.

Reaching Delphi by Public Transportation

Bus to and from Delphi: Registrants who whish to reach Delphi (or leave from Delphi) on their own can do so by public transportation (estimated approximately at 20euros, one-way) using the KTEL bus. KTEL is Greece's intercity and regional bus network, divided into regional companies, each serving specific areas of the country. Regional KTEL companies leave from one of the two central bus stations in Athens, the KTEL-Kifisos station and the KTEL-Liosion station. The bus to Delphi leaves from the KTEL-Liosion station. 

The bus company that serves Delphi is the KTEL-Fokidas (external link, opens in new window)  (sometimes also spelled KTEL-Fokidos), which is located in the Athens' Liosion Bus Station (a.k.a. KTEL-Liosion), see here for google maps (external link, opens in new window)  link. The Liosion Bus Station Address in Athens is 260 Liosion Street, Athens, 104 45. This should not be confused with KTEL-Kifisos (also spelled KTEL-Kifisou), the central bus station for different destinations. 

The KTEL bus station in Delphi is located at the eastern entrance of the town of Delphi, see here for google maps link (external link) . 

How to Reach the KTEL-Liosion Bus Station in Athens

The KTEL-Liosion Bus Station is close to several Metro stations. 

• Kato Patisia (Line 1 - Green Line) – ~1.5 km (18 min walk)
• Attiki (Lines 1 & 2 - Green & Red Line) – ~2 km (short taxi or bus ride). This station connects Line 1 (Green Line) and Line 2 (Red Line), making it a good transfer point.
• Sepolia (Line 2 - Red Line) – ~2 km (short taxi or bus ride)

Alternatively, a taxi from Athens city center to KTEL Liosion Bus Station typically costs around €15–€20, depending on traffic and exact pickup location. The journey usually takes about 20-30 minutes. Fares may increase during nighttime hours (00:00–05:00) and on public holidays.

How to Reach the KTEL-Liosion Bus Station from the Airport in Athens

You can reach the KTEL Liosion Bus Station from Athens International Airport, by public bus (OASA (external link, opens in new window) ), or by Metro (external link, opens in new window) , or by taxi. 

• Bus X93: The X93 public bus provides a direct connection from Athens International Airport to KTEL Kifisos, with stops near KTEL Liosion. Passengers heading to KTEL Liosion should get off at Agios Nikolaos or Kato Patisia and either walk or take a short taxi ride to the bus station. The journey takes approximately 50–60 minutes, depending on traffic, and the bus runs every 30–40 minutes. The fare is €5.50, and the service operates 24/7.
• Metro: For a fast and moderately priced option, travelers can take Metro Line 3 (Blue Line) from Athens International Airport to Monastiraki. At Monastiraki, transfer to Metro Line 1 (Green Line) and continue to Kato Patisia station. From there, you can either take a 5-minute taxi ride (around €5) or walk 15 minutes to KTEL Liosion Bus Station. The total journey takes approximately 50–60 minutes, with a cost of €9 for the metro plus an additional taxi fee if needed.
• Taxi: For the fastest but most expensive option, taking a taxi from Athens International Airport to KTEL Liosion Bus Station is the most convenient choice. The journey takes approximately 35–50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The fare is around €40 during the day (05:00–24:00) and €55 at night (00:00–05:00).

Accommodation

The registration fee does not include accomodation. However, during registration, registrants will have the option to book accommodation at the conference venue https://eccd.gr/en/delphi/ (external link) , the European Cultural Centre of Delphi (ECCD).  Guesthouses can be viewed  here https://eccd.gr/en/delphi/guesthouse/ (external link) . These rooms are available only to the conference participants, and booking can be done only through registration for the following additional fees. 

• Estimated costs:
  • €80/night for a single room
  • €95/night for a double room
• Breakfast is included with the accommodation.

Note that the European Cultural Centre of Delphi is located on the western side of the town, slightly outside the main town center (identified as the middle of the main street), approximately 1km or a 14min walk.  

Registrants who wish to arrange alternative accommodation can do so by searching for a hotel in the town of Delphi. The town offers a variety of accommodation options, with prices ranging from €40 to over €100 per night.