Corfu Blue Buses: The Complete Guide to Routes, Tickets and Fares
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Corfu’s Blue Buses, officially operated as Corfu City Bus, are the local urban bus network for Corfu Town and a useful selection of nearby resorts, villages and visitor attractions. For a first-time visitor they are especially useful for the airport, port, Kanoni, Benitses, Dassia, Ipsos, Aqualand, Achilleion and Pelekas.
Last timetable check: September 2026. Blue Bus timetables can change during the season. Corfu & Beyond reviews this guide regularly, but always check the latest operator timetable before travelling, particularly for your final return bus of the day.
What are the Blue Buses in Corfu?
The Blue Buses are Corfu’s city and suburban bus network. Most routes start in or around central Corfu Town, with many departure points clustered around San Rocco Square. They are different from the Green Buses, which operate the longer-distance intercity routes across the island.
If your journey begins or ends in Corfu Town, the airport, the port or one of the resorts covered by the city network, the Blue Bus is often the simplest and cheapest public transport option.
Where do the Blue Buses leave from in Corfu Town?
The main departure points are around San Rocco Square in central Corfu Town. Not every route uses exactly the same stop, so check the route number and departure point before boarding.
Some services also use Mitropolitou Methodiou, while Route 2A serves the Upper Square/Liston area. Route 15 connects the airport, the Green Bus station, San Rocco and the port.
Corfu & Beyond Tip: If you are unfamiliar with Corfu Town, allow a little extra time to find the correct stop. San Rocco is a busy transport hub rather than one single bus bay.
Blue Bus tickets and fares
The network currently uses two main fare zones. At the time of our September 2026 check, a full-fare Zone A ticket is €1.30 and a full-fare Zone B ticket is €1.80 when bought through the normal ticket system before boarding.
The operator also lists reduced fares for eligible passengers. If you are relying on a concession, check the current eligibility rules and carry any required proof.
Tickets bought on the bus cost more than the normal fare, so it is better to buy before boarding where possible. Corfu City Bus also uses smart tickets, smart cards and vending machines.
Zone A destinations
Zone A includes destinations such as the port and Kefalomantouko, Kanoni and Mon Repos, Potamos, Kanalia, Alykes, Alepou, Liston/Upper Square and the airport to San Rocco.
Zone B destinations
Zone B includes longer suburban journeys such as Europouli and Temploni, Kynopiastes and Kouramades, Perama and Benitses, Dassia and Ipsos, Afra and Aqualand, Achilleion and Pelekas.
The Blue Bus routes visitors are most likely to use
Route 2A: Liston / Upper Square to Kanoni
Route 2A is one of the most useful sightseeing routes from central Corfu Town. It links the Upper Square/Liston area with Kanoni, making it useful for visiting the Kanoni viewpoint and the area overlooking Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island.
Route 2B: San Rocco to the port and Kefalomantouko
Route 2B links central Corfu Town with the port area and Kefalomantouko. This can be useful for ferry passengers and visitors moving between the town centre and the port.
Route 4: San Rocco to Potamos and Europouli
Route 4 serves Potamos and Europouli from Corfu Town. It is more useful for local journeys and accommodation in these areas than for a typical sightseeing day.
Route 5: Corfu Town to Kynopiastes and Kouramades
Route 5 heads inland from Corfu Town towards Kynopiastes and Kouramades. It can be useful if you are staying inland or want to explore villages away from the coast.
Route 6: Corfu Town to Benitses
Route 6 is a particularly useful visitor route, linking Corfu Town with Benitses. The route passes through the south-eastern side of the central island and gives visitors a practical public transport option for a day trip to Benitses.
Route 6 has had timetable changes during 2026, so check the latest Benitses schedule before setting out.
Route 7: Corfu Town to Dassia and Ipsos
Route 7 is one of the most important tourist routes on the Blue Bus network. It connects Corfu Town with Kontokali, Gouvia, Dassia and Ipsos, making it useful both for visitors staying in those resorts and for day trips into Corfu Town.
Route 8: San Rocco to Afra and Agios Ioannis / Aqualand
Route 8 provides a public transport option to Agios Ioannis and Aqualand. This is particularly useful for families who do not have a hire car.
Route 10: Corfu Town to Achilleion
Route 10 serves Achilleion, making it one of the most useful Blue Bus routes for sightseeing outside Corfu Town.
Route 11: San Rocco to Pelekas
Route 11 connects Corfu Town with Pelekas. It is useful for exploring the traditional hill village, although you should check the return timetable carefully if planning an afternoon or evening visit.
Route 14: San Rocco to Kanalia and Kompitsi
Route 14 serves Kanalia and Kompitsi. It is mainly useful for local travel and visitors staying in these areas.
Route 15: Airport, Green Bus station, San Rocco and port
Route 15 is arguably the most useful Blue Bus route for arriving visitors. It connects Corfu Airport with the Green Bus station, central Corfu Town at San Rocco and the port.
This makes Route 15 useful not only for reaching Corfu Town from the airport, but also for changing onto a Green Bus for destinations farther around the island.
Route 18: Varypatades
Route 18 serves Varypatades and is mainly useful for local journeys or visitors staying in the village and surrounding area.
Using the Blue Bus from Corfu Airport
For many first-time visitors, Route 15 is their introduction to the Blue Bus network. It runs between the airport and Corfu Town, with connections to the Green Bus station and the port.
If your accommodation is on a Green Bus route, you may be able to use Route 15 from the airport to the Green Bus station and continue from there. Allow sensible connection time rather than planning a very tight change.
Can you use the Blue Bus for day trips?
Yes. The Blue Bus network is particularly good for day trips close to Corfu Town. Kanoni, Benitses, Dassia, Ipsos, Aqualand, Achilleion and Pelekas can all be practical choices depending on the current timetable.
The key is to check both your outward and return journey before leaving. Services can be less frequent in the evening, on Sundays and outside the busiest summer period.
Corfu & Beyond Tip: Check the last realistic return bus before you start your day. Do not simply assume there will be a late service back to Corfu Town.
Blue Buses vs Green Buses
The easiest way to think about the two networks is that Blue Buses cover Corfu Town and nearby suburban destinations, while Green Buses cover longer intercity journeys across the island.
There is some overlap in the places visitors might consider reachable by public transport, but the route number and operator matter. Always check whether your destination is on the City Bus network or the Green Bus network before heading to the stop.
Common mistakes first-time visitors make
The most common mistakes are waiting at the wrong San Rocco stop, assuming every route leaves from the same point, buying a ticket on board when a cheaper pre-purchased option was available, not checking Sunday service, and failing to check the last return bus.
Another common mistake is confusing the Blue Bus and Green Bus networks. The airport and Green Bus station connection on Route 15 is useful precisely because the two systems are separate.
Our practical advice for using Corfu Blue Buses
Have your route number ready before you reach the stop, buy your ticket before boarding when possible, arrive a few minutes early, and keep an eye on the direction of travel. For unfamiliar journeys, tell the driver or another passenger the stop you need when you board.
In high summer, allow extra time. Corfu Town traffic can be busy and journey times can vary, particularly around the port, airport and main roads leading into the centre.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Blue Buses the same as the Green Buses?
No. Corfu City Bus operates the Blue Bus urban and suburban network. Green Buses operate the island’s longer-distance intercity network.
How much is a Blue Bus ticket?
At our September 2026 check, full-fare tickets were €1.30 for Zone A and €1.80 for Zone B when bought through the normal ticket system before boarding. On-board tickets cost more.
Which Blue Bus goes to Corfu Airport?
Route 15 serves Corfu Airport and links it with the Green Bus station, San Rocco and the port.
Which Blue Bus goes to Ipsos and Dassia?
Route 7 serves Dassia and Ipsos from Corfu Town.
Which Blue Bus goes to Benitses?
Route 6 serves Benitses from Corfu Town.
Which Blue Bus goes to Aqualand?
Route 8 serves Afra and Agios Ioannis, including Aqualand.
Before you travel
Corfu City Bus publishes current routes, timetable changes and ticket information on its official website. Because schedules can change during the season, use this guide to understand the network and then confirm the current departure time for the journey you plan to make.
Corfu & Beyond reviews this guide regularly. If you spot a timetable change before our next scheduled check, please let us know so we can verify and update it.
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