Travel Information

Transportation in Athens

The Athens public transportation network offers a wide range of routes, combining many different means, including the metro.

Transportation: From Airport to City Center:

The distance from the airport is about 40 km and there is comfortable, affordable, and reliable ground transfer from and to the airport.

Taxi: Taxis are readily available at the airport and provide a convenient way to reach the city center. The journey takes approximately 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Bus: X95 SYNTAGMA – ATHENS AIRPORT EXPRESS. Direct Connection to Syntagma Square (the centre of the city of Athens). Link to metro Line 2 (red line) – “Anthoupoli – Elliniko”. Disembark at PANEPISTIMION Station. Ticket price: 6€
Metro: The Athens Metro offers a direct connection from the airport to the city center. Trains run regularly, with a journey time of around 40 minutes. The Airport is accessible via Metro Line 3 (blue line) – “Athens International Airport – Piraeus Dimotiko Theatro”. Disembark at Syntagma and then get the Metro Line 2 (red line) – “Anthoupoli – Elliniko”. Disembark at PANEPISTIMION Station. Single ticket: 10€
Airport Shuttle: Some hotels provide shuttle services for guests. Please check with your hotel for availability and booking information.

Local Transportation:

Metro: The Athens Metro system is efficient and easy to navigate, with lines connecting key areas of the city.
Bus: Athens has an extensive bus network, offering affordable transportation to various neighborhoods and attractions.
Taxi: Taxis are widely available and can be hailed on the street or booked in advance through mobile apps.

Athens Metro

The Athens Metro system encompasses three lines:
Line 1. Green Line, from the port of Piraeus in the south of Athens to the suburb of Kifissia in the north.
Line 2. Red Line, from Anthoupoli in the northwest to Elliniko in the south.
Line 3. Blue Line, from Dimotiko Theatro in the west to either the Airport or Doukissis Plakentias in the northeast
Lines 1 and 2 meet at Attiki and Omonoia stations. Lines 1 and 3 meet at Monastiraki station. Lines 2 and 3 meet at Syntagma station.

The most common tickets are:

A regular minute single ticket for all means of public transport (Airport excluded) costs 1,4€.
A daily ticket for all means of public transport (Airport excluded) costs ,5€.
A day tourist ticket for all public transport means with 1 two-way ticket for the Airport included is at 20€.

For more information regarding public transportation tickets please click here.

Taxis

Taxis offer a 24-hour service and are quite cheap. They can be hailed down on the street or otherwise picked up at taxi stands around major tourist places such as Monastiraki and Syntagma. You can also book a taxi by calling on any of the following numbers: 18222, 18300, 18288 or 18180.

Buses

There is a huge network of buses and trolleys (electric buses) that operates in Athens and its suburbs. They usually operate from around 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. approximately. You may have more information on the timetables here. One ticket cost 1,20 euro and can be used for 90 minutes from the time you first validated it. It is virtually the same as the one you use at the metro. This is why it can be bought in special kiosks around town but also inside all Metro Stations.

Other means of transportation

There are more means of transportation that can help every traveler explore Athens, such as: car or motorcycle rental, bicycle, or electrical scooter rental, as well as some more touristic choices, like the Hop-On Hop-Off bus and the Happy Train.
For more information you can visit OASA.

Visa Information

Delegates travelling from outside of the EU, should also check the visa status regarding their trip to Greece, and any special arrangements that might be necessary to be made. Most valid information can be found in the website of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Visa Information
and
Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs countries that require or not visa