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Green Buses is the company operating the long-distance buses in Corfu. The bus routes connect the many villages scattered around the different parts of the island, and some destinations on the mainland of Greece.

Using the Green Buses is the cheapest way to get around in Corfu, which is great if you’re traveling on a budget or simply don’t feel comfortable driving around in a rental car.

Unlike the Blue City Buses, the Green Buses are much harder to navigate as the network is very complicated and it doesn’t help that detailed and reliable information is hard to find.

The network is very extensive with around 40 different lines covering most parts of the island so in theory, you can get almost anywhere by bus. However, with so many different lines, of which the majority also has several alternative routes and exceptions, it can be a real challenge to find your way.

Luckily, we can help you get a better understanding of how the Green Buses system works so you can decide for yourself if you want to travel around Corfu by bus or use any of the alternative modes of transportation.

 

Green Buses Routes

Almost all the Green Bus routes start or finish at the Green Bus Terminal in Corfu Town. The route numbers are grouped by their end destination and start with the letter A, B, S, or X. Below we have listed all the routes that have been published on the website of Green Buses for 2025. Be aware that these routes and destinations can always be subject to change without any notice.  

 

Northbound Routes

All northbound route numbers start with the letter ‘A’ and the routes cover the areas of North Corfu and the part of Central Corfu to the north of Corfu Town. All routes start from the Green Bus Terminal in Corfu Town and return there.

Click on ‘see details’ next to each route above for more details and timetables on the official website of the Green Buses company. Unfortunately, they don’t provide details about the exact routes, but in the notes below the timetables, you can see some hints about route exceptions. Almost all northbound routes stop at Corfu Port at certain times of the day during their outbound or inbound journey, while taking a different route through the town at other times.  

 

Southbound Routes

All southbound route numbers start with the letter ‘B’ and the routes cover the areas of South Corfu and the part of Central Corfu to the south of Corfu Town. All routes start from the Green Bus Terminal in Corfu Town and return there.

 

Summer Specials

Summer Specials start with the letter ‘S’ and only run during the summer season to connect some popular tourist destinations. Unlike the other routes, these buses don’t necessarily run to or from Corfu Town.

  • S5: Sidari – Roda – Acharavi – Kassiopi – see details
  • S6: Nisaki – Barbati – Paleokastritsa – see details

 

Mainland Greece

All bus routes between Corfu and destinations on Greece’s mainland start with the letter ‘X’. These routes all start at the Green Bus Terminal in Corfu Town and go onto the ferry at Corfu Port or the Port of Lefkimmi.

Be aware that the price of the bus ticket for these routes doesn’t include your ferry ticket, so you have to buy this separately. You can do this online or at the ticket booth at the port.

We would have honestly loved to provide more detailed information about the exact routes and timetables and we thoroughly tried mapping them out, but this turned out impossible because of the lack of details provided by the bus company.

On their website, the Green Buses company only shows the route numbers, end destinations, and some vague remarks about the alternative routes. This makes it impossible to know the exact itinerary for each route and variation. Another challenge is that the details often change to optimize for demand and seasonality.  

 

Route Changes And Seasonality

Corfu has a shrinking and aging population, while tourism is growing at the same time. This means that demand for bus transport changes constantly and is very seasonal. Therefore the bus services are constantly optimized resulting in changes to routes every year or even throughout the year. Many of the routes have several variations and take alternative routes at certain times of the day. For example, a bus with the same route number might sometimes make a stop at Corfu Port, and sometimes it doesn’t. The same bus might take a country road and stop in some small villages at certains times of the day, while at other times it stays on the major road and skips the village, or takes a completely different route on the way back. It’s therefore very important to look at the remarks below the timetable, to see what route it takes at which time and even those notes never specify the exact route. The departure times also constantly change as the schedules intensify in the spring and wind down again towards the end of the summer season, while some routes don’t run at all in the winter.  

 

Warning About Third Party Information

Be wary of any third-party websites or apps claiming to have more accurate information about bus routes and timetables than the bus company itself. Despite good intentions and their seamingly usefulness, this information is most likely gathered in the past and already outdated by the time you read it.

We have meticulously studied several of those sources and quickly concluded that they all had many discrepancies with the official information provided by the Green Buses company. The misinformation contained non-existing and incorrect routes, missing routes, and outdated timetables.

So unfortunately, by relying on third-party bus information you run the risk of not getting to your destination with the intended bus, which can seriously ruin your travel plans.

Unfortunately, the bus stops are also not on Google Maps, as is the case for the Corfu City Buses. Individual people have added some of the Green Bus stops to Google Maps and added photos of timetables, but these are almost guaranteed to be outdated already.

 

Where To Find More Accurate Details About Routes

The only reliable source of information is the Green Buses company itself. Although not very detailed, you can always find the latest info about routes and schedules on their website. You can also find printouts of the routes and departure times on the most important bus stops. There is also an information desk at the Green Bus Terminal and there are a few ticket booths around the island where you can ask for information, or you can try contacting the Green Buses company by phone or email.  

 

Buying Tickets For Green Buses

Tickets for the Green Buses can be purchased onboard the bus in cash only. It is advisable to ensure that you have enough small change for your tickets. Tickets can also be bought at the Green Bus Terminal in Corfu Town and ticket booths at some of the busier bus stops.  

 

Amenities Of Green Buses

The Green Buses are of the coach type, with a separate luggage compartment. The buses are comfortable, air-conditioned, and equipped with free wifi onboard. However, there can be exceptions because the fleet might be expanded with other buses during the busy summer season.  

 

Are All Green Buses Actually Green?

No. Some of the Green Buses are indeed green-colored but not all, especially in the summer, when the fleet is expanded to accommodate the seasonal demand. But you can always recognize the buses from the front by their Green Buses logo on the windshield.  

 

Are The Green Buses Reliable?

Yes and No. Fortunately, most buses run without major delays but traffic on the narrow roads of Corfu can sometimes be a bit unpredictable. During the busy summer season, some roads can be very congested so during those times minor delays are more common and major delays can also occur. On some routes, demand can also outpace the capacity at peak moments, which means buses can get full. If this happens the bus will skip stops and you might have to wait for the next bus.  

 

Should I Avoid Traveling With Green Buses?

Absolutely not. Green Buses has an extensive network that is used by many locals and tourists and so can you. It’s the cheapest way to get around and especially if you stick to the major routes and destinations, you’re most probably going to have a comfortable journey that is easy to plan. There are always occasional exceptions and traveling to the less common destinations along the more compliated routes will definitely be much more challenging, so in that case you should plan ample time and ask for assistance at the bus station.  

 

Alternatives To Green Buses

If bus travel is not your thing or you don’t feel convinced with the lack of route information, then there are much more comfortable alternatives. Car rental is available at the airport, ferry port, and several other places around the island. You can also book a private transfer directly to your destination and to explore the island you can book one of the available excursions.

Address: Green Bus Station, Leof. Eptanisou
Corfu Town
Municipality of Central Corfu
Corfu
49100
Greece
Phone: +30 266 102 8900
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