Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport stands as Greece's largest airport, situated 35 kilometers from the city. Annually, it serves over 20 million passengers.
Getting to the City Center
Travelers to Athens have several transportation options: by train, metro, taxi, bus, booking a transfer, or renting a car. By car, you can reach the city center in just half an hour.
Public Transportation
The airport offers bus, train, and metro services connecting to Athens.
Bus
The bus stop is located at the terminal exit on the first floor. For bus information and schedules, please visit this website. The journey to the city takes approximately 35 to 40 minutes and offers several routes:
- X94 to Ethniki Amina. Operating hours: 6:30 AM to 8:55 PM, every 10 - 20 minutes.
- X95 to Syntagma Square. Operating 24/7 at intervals of 10 - 30 minutes.
- X96 (express) to Piraeus station. Operating 24/7, every 20 minutes during the day, and every 40 minutes after midnight.
- X93 to bus stations (terminals A and B). Bus service runs 24/7, every 35 minutes during the day and every 65 minutes at night.
- X92 to Kifissia. Operating around the clock.
- X97 to Dafni metro station. Operating round the clock.
Fare: 6 EUR. Don't forget to validate your ticket at the electronic "composter" on the bus. Tickets can be purchased from the driver or at the airport terminal.
Electric Train
The Proastiakos electric train offers a route to the port of Athens. You can access detailed information about train services on their website. The train station is situated directly across from the airport.
- Trip Duration: 45 minutes.
- Operating Hours: From 05:52 AM to 10:50 PM, running every half hour.
- Fare: 1.2 EUR. Tickets can be purchased at the station or at the airport terminal.
Metro
The metro service from the airport connects to Monastiraki station, which is a mere 10-minute walk from the airport building. Just follow the signs. For all the information you need about the metro, visit their website.
- Trip Duration: 50 minutes.
- Schedule: From 06:30 AM to 11:35 PM, with departures every half hour.
- Fare: 10 EUR. Children under 6 years old travel for free. Remember to validate your ticket. Tickets are available at the airport terminals or at the station.
Interesting Fact! Many metro stations, including Monastiraki, double as museums, displaying artifacts unearthed during their construction.
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.
