Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” is the largest airport in Greece. The air terminal is located 35 kilometers from the city. Its annual passenger traffic exceeds 20 million people.
How to get to the city center
Tourists can reach Athens by suburban train, metro, taxi, bus, by ordering a transfer, or by renting a car. By car, you can reach the city in about half an hour.
Public transport
Buses, suburban trains, and the metro run from the airport to Athens.
Bus
The bus stop is located outside the terminal exit on the first floor. You can find the necessary information about bus routes and schedules here. You can reach the city in 35–40 minutes by the following buses:
X94 – to Ethniki Amina. Operating hours: from 6:30 to 20:55, every 10–20 minutes.
X95 – to Syntagma Square. Runs 24 hours a day with an interval of 10–30 minutes.
X96 (express) – to Piraeus station. Operates 24 hours a day, every 20 minutes during the day and every 40 minutes after 00:00.
X93 – to the bus terminals (A and B terminals). Buses run 24 hours a day, every 35 minutes during the day and every 65 minutes at night.
X92 – to Kifissia. Runs 24 hours a day.
X97 – to Dafni metro station. Runs 24 hours a day.
Fare: 6 EUR. Don’t forget to validate your ticket using the electronic “composter” on the bus. Tickets can be purchased from the driver or at a terminal within the airport.
Suburban train
The Proastiakos suburban train will take you to the Port of Athens. On the website you can find detailed information about the train schedule. The station is located opposite the airport.
Travel time: 45 minutes.
Operating hours: from 05:52 to 22:50, trains run every half hour.
Fare: 1.2 EUR. Tickets can be purchased at the station or at a terminal within the airport.
Metro
Trains from the airport run to Monastiraki station. The station is located a 10-minute walk from the airport building. Follow the signs. All necessary information about the metro is posted here.
Travel time: 50 minutes.
Operating hours: from 06:30 to 23:35 every half hour.
Fare: 10 EUR. Travel is free for children under 6 years old. Don’t forget to validate your ticket. Tickets can be purchased at airport terminals or at the station.
Interesting! Many metro stations, including Monastiraki, function as museums — exhibits discovered during the construction of the stations are displayed there.
Transfer
If you're keen on avoiding potential overcharging by local taxi drivers and prioritize comfort, we recommend opting for a transfer. You can conveniently book a car through the KiwiTaxi website.
Price: Starting from 50 EUR for two passengers.
Taxi
The taxi stand is conveniently located near the terminal exit. However, it's crucial to negotiate the fare directly to avoid inflated prices, as some crafty cab drivers may overcharge unsuspecting tourists.
Price: Approximately 35 EUR per car (suitable for 1-3 passengers with luggage).
Rent a Car
If you're a confident driver and wish to thoroughly explore the local beauty, renting a car is a great option. You can find rental car desks on the airport grounds (first floor) or make reservations online through websites like Rentalcars.
Price: Starting from 20 EUR per day. Be sure to carefully read the rental contract provided by the agency.
Useful Tip! From May to October is the "peak season" in Greece, and prices can increase significantly. In such cases, it's advisable to book a car in advance online.
Getting to the Bus and Train Stations
The Athens Bus Station (Terminal A, situated at 100 Kiffissou Street, serving the north and Peloponnese) can be conveniently reached by taking bus X93.
This same bus also travels to the second bus terminal (Terminal B, located at 260 Liossion Street, serving central Greece).
For the train station (Larisa Station), you can take an electric train from the airport. Refer to the bus and train information mentioned above for details.
