How to get from Piraeus Port to downtown Athens?

A great way to get to the city centre from Piraeus Port is via the metro system, as it's cheap and easy to use. Taking the metro costs just €1.20 and the trip lasts about 30 minutes. You'll need to take the Blue Line (Line 3) towards the Airport. You can get off at Monastiraki or Syntagma, both are in central Athens.



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There is a shuttle bus operated by the Piraeus Port Authority that offers free transport within the port. The bus departs from the port's main entrance, which is located close to the port station, as you can see on the map. There, you will find electronic display boards with waiting times for the bus.

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Variant 2: To get to Piraeus (?e??a???) metro station by bus. You need to take buses No. 843 or 859. The travel time is approximately 10 minutes whereas the buses run every 10 minutes.

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The Piraeus metro station is located directly opposite the port entrance near gate E5. Use the crosswalk or the brand new pedestrian overpass to cross the street to the port. The main ticket booths will be to your left once you pass through the gate but their are several other ticket kiosks spread about the port.

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The port city of Piraeus, Greece is a vibrant and exciting place to visit with plenty of opportunities for sightseeing, enjoying the local culture, and learning about its history.

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Different types of tickets The following tickets are valid for the city's public buses, trolleybuses, metro, tram and commuter trains during a given time: 90-minute ticket: € 1.40 ( US$ 1.50) 24-hour ticket: € 4.50 ( US$ 4.80) 5-day ticket: € 9 ( US$ 9.50)

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In brief, Piraeus port is the closest to Athens center, while Rafina and Lavrio ports are closer to the International Airport of Athens.

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Tickets and passes (Ath. ena tickets) for public transport are sold at ticket booths and machines in all Athens Metro and tram stations. There are three types of Ath. ena tickets: a paper ticket, an anonymous card that you can top up, and a personalised card.

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Athens has an organized metro network that connects the city center with the suburbs, the Port of Piraeus and the Airport.

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