Moving around Athens

Local Transportation



The Athens public transportation network offers a wide range of routes, combining many different means, including the metro, trains, buses, trolleybuses and the tram. Airport to city centre transportation by metro takes 40 minutes and costs 9 €. 

METRO


The state-of-the-art Athens Metro serves all major city spots and sites of interest with several new stations being added to the network every year.
Apart from safety, speed and comfort, passengers also enjoy the unique opportunity to see in-station displays of the ancient ruins and findings that were discovered during the metro construction. 

TRAM


The Athens Tram (inaugurated in 2004) completes the transportation network of Athens Metropolitan area and offers a charming ride along the coastline of the city, from Voula to Faliro.

 

  DURATION
Cost
(As per September 2024)

AIRPORT – CITY CENTRE TRANSPORTATION
Metro & Suburban train 40 minutes 9 € (one way)
 Express Shuttle 40 minutes 5,5 € (one way)
 Taxi 30 minutes 40 €  (fixed rate)
   AROUND THE CITY
(As per September 2024)
 Unlimited transportation ticket (bus, metro, tram) excluding airport routes  90 minutes 1.20 €
 24 hours 4.10 €
 5 days 8,20 €


Athens Public Transportaion Map



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