Corfu is larger and greener than most islands, with a hilly interior. The green buses (KTEL) connect the town with villages and resorts, the blue ones serve the suburbs. For freedom, a car rental is handy; there is no Uber. For arrival or departure with luggage, a private transfer is the most relaxed option.
Corfu is larger, greener and hillier than most Greek islands. Distances are longer and the interior is mountainous, so how you get around shapes your experience quite a bit.
Ways to get around Corfu
| Option | Best for | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car rental | Exploring the whole island | โฌโฌ | Narrow, winding roads |
| Green bus (KTEL) | Villages & resorts | โฌ | Intercity, sparse services |
| Blue bus | Town & suburbs | โฌ | Local, more frequent |
| Taxi | Point-to-point trips | โฌโฌ | No Uber |
| Private transfer | Airport / arrival | Fixed price | Driver at arrivals |
Buses
Green for resorts, blue for the town. The cheapest option.
Buses: green and blue
Corfu has two networks. The green buses (KTEL) are intercity and connect the town with villages and resorts (Paleokastritsa, Sidari, Kavos and more). The blue buses are local and serve the town and nearby suburbs. They are the cheapest option, but services thin out off-peak.
Car or scooter rental
The most flexible option to see the whole island, especially the western and northern villages that aren't served often by bus. Note that many roads are narrow and winding. See options at Scoot Rent.
Taxi
You'll find taxis at ranks and by phone. Good to know: there is no Uber in Corfu, as on the other islands.
Boats
Some western beaches and nearby spots (e.g. around Paleokastritsa) are also served by small boats โ a lovely alternative in the summer months.
Private transfer & the airport
For arrival and departure, especially with luggage or for distant resorts, a scheduled transfer is the most relaxed option. See the Corfu Airport (CFU) transfer guide.
Tip: combine them. A transfer for the airport, a rental for exploring, and the bus for budget trips.
Frequently asked questions
No. Uber operates in Greece only in Athens. In Corfu you use regular taxis or a pre-booked private transfer.
Green (KTEL) buses are intercity, to villages and resorts. Blue buses are local, for the town and nearby suburbs.
For the town and nearby areas, not necessarily. For the western/northern villages and freedom to explore, a rental helps a lot.