How to pay for buses in Corfu
Corfu's blue city buses want you to buy before boarding — at the Saroko (San Rocco) Square kiosk, vending machines or kiosks. You can still pay cash on board, but it costs more, and cards aren't accepted on the bus. Zone A is about €1.30, Zone B about €1.80.
Best option for tourists
Buy blue-bus tickets before boarding at Saroko (San Rocco) Square, a vending machine or a kiosk for the cheaper fare, or grab the €5 day pass. Keep some cash as on-board purchase costs more.
| Transport | Card | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Cash | Onboard | Advance ticket | Front door | Tap off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue city bus (Astiko KTEL)Tickets bought before boarding are cheaper; on-board purchase is cash-only and at a surcharge. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Unknown | No |
Can you pay by card on the bus?
No. On the blue city buses, paying on board is cash only and at a higher price set by law. Buy before boarding to get the cheaper fare; cards are accepted at sales points, not on the bus.
Where to buy and the cheaper fare
Buy at the Saroko (San Rocco) Square station, automatic vending machines and kiosks near stops. A single is roughly €1.30 (Zone A) or €1.80 (Zone B), a day pass is €5, and rechargeable smart cards exist for frequent travel.
Blue city buses vs green intercity buses
Blue buses (Astiko KTEL Kerkyras) cover Corfu Town, the airport and port. Green KTEL intercity buses to villages and resorts are a separate operator, leave from the green bus station, and accept both cash and cards.
Common questions
Can I buy a Corfu bus ticket on the bus?
Yes, on the blue city buses, but only in cash and at a higher price. Buying before boarding at a machine or kiosk is cheaper.
Can I pay by card on Corfu city buses?
Not on board. Cards are accepted at kiosks and sales points, but on-board payment is cash only.
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Rhodes
Rhodes buses are run by KTEL and are essentially cash-on-board: you pay the driver in euros, with kiosk tickets available at the Rhodes Town station.
Santorini
Santorini's KTEL buses are cash-only, with a conductor selling and checking tickets; almost every route runs through the Fira bus station.