Is it easy to get train from Athens to airport?

The suburban railway (Proastiakos) connects Athens Airport with Larissis Station, the central Athens railway station in approx. 45 minutes. Trains depart from Athens airport every 15-25 minutes to Doukissis Plakentias station, where you can transfer to the Athens Metro network, using the same ticket.



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Metro is the easy way to get to Athens International airport where you can help you avoid city traffic during rush hours. Take Metro line 3 (blue) for Athens airport transportation from the city center. Trains run every 30 minutes, 7 days a week from 06:30 to 23:30, and the trip duration is about 40 minutes.

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Are you a Connecting Passenger at Athens International Airport? At Athens International Airport, it is extremely easy to transfer to your next flight.

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The Suburban railway connects the Athens airport with the Athens Central Railway Station (Larissis Station). This station gives you access to Metro Line 2 (Red Line) as well as the National Railway network. The train makes this journey every 60 minutes from around 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The ticket costs 10 euros.

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Athens Airport to City Center by Taxi The taxi fare is flat, at 40€/42$ during the daytime (05:00 am – 00:00 am) and 55€/58$ during the night shift, while the total journey to Athens city center lasts 35-40 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

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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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The answer is yes. Tap water in Athens is absolutely safe to drink. This is why we do not have to buy water bottles since all buildings have direct access to drinkable water from the nearby lakes Marathon and Yliki.

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Airport Shuttle Services from Athens Airport There are 4 reliable and cheap bus services that run from the airport to Syntagma in Athens Central , Piraeus, Kifisou Ave and Elliniko.

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Athens is a walkable city and its historic center is easy to navigate, while public transport is affordable.

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Athens International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Greece. By the end of 2021, it was the 15th busiest airport in Europe.

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You should arrive 2 hours earlier for short-haul or domestic flights. As for long-haul or international flights, arriving 4 hours before the scheduled flight time should do the trick.

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Multiple downtown bus routes, plus four EXPRESS airport routes are available in Athens. Standard Flat Fare Tickets for rides within 90 minutes are 1.20 euros (about $1.30) per person, while EXPRESS buses require separate tickets that cost 5.50 euros (about $6 each).

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Payments can be made mainly in cash. The bulk of taxi drivers have POS machines and accept bank cards. However, this is not a rule. Thus, you should have euros with you (preferably small bills), as cab drivers usually don't give change from big banknotes.

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The recommended layover time for domestic flights is normally one hour. However, as previously stated, you may require longer if your flights are booked with two different airlines, if you are traveling to a very busy airport or if you require special assistance.

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Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.

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