Athens Airport (ATH), also known as Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, is the international airport of Athens and is located 20 km east of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Athens by Express Bus, Metro, Taxi or Private Transfer.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Athens Airport (ATH) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
All transfers from Athens (ATH) to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Athens Airport to the City Center (Syntagma Square)
1. Public express bus - the cheapest transfer to the city
Description:
Airport Express bus line ‘X95’ from Athens Airport (Bus stop in front of the arrival terminal) to “Syntagma” Square (last stop), directly in the city center
Costs:
5,50 € pp (“Express Bus Ticket”)
Travel time:
70 minutes
2. Metro - on rails into the city of Athens
Description:
Metro blue line ‘M3’ from Athens Airport (access to the station via pedestrian bridge at the arrivals terminal) to “Syntagma” Square, directly in the city centre
Costs:
9,00 € pp (“Metro Airport Ticket”)
Travel time:
55 minutes
3. Taxi - easy and simple - occasional waiting times
Description:
Taxi from Athens Airport (Taxi rank in front of the arrival terminal, exit 3) to central Athens, Syntagma Square or directly to your accommodation
Costs:
40 € (55 € after midnight)
Travel time:
40 minutes
Official local taxis on-site
4. Welcome Pickups - comfortable private transfer with pick-up
Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Athens Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Athens or directly to your accommodation in the city
Costs:
45 € (60 € after midnight)
Travel time:
40 minutes
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