Where can I buy tickets for the bus in Athens?

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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According to the Athens Transport authority, credit cards are accepted at all ticket offices and ticket machines. Since there are no half priced Ath.ena Tickets, you don't need to show any document in order to buy a ticket.

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The Token Transit app allows CARTA customers to purchase bus passes with their smartphones, which can then be used as electronic tickets to board buses. Customers will need to download the Token Transit App to use the mobile pay option.

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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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Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre (Syntagma Square). The journey time is approximately 40 minutes. Trains run every 30 minutes, 7 days a week from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm. One way tickets cost €9 (€4.50 for children, teenagers, over 65), return tickets cost €16.

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Buses -both local and KTEL buses- are the most popular Greece public transport due to their frequent routes, their reach to regional roads, and their low prices.

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Passengers can simply tap their contactless bank card on the reader to pay for their bus fare. This method is especially convenient for those who do not have a smartphone or prefer not to use mobile wallets.

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The KTEL group of regional bus companies is rolling out the contactless open loop fare payment system on services across the country, allowing passengers to pay their fare by tapping a contactless reader with their physical bank card or a digital card stored on their mobile phone or smartwatch. “

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There is not a strong tradition of tipping in Greece, particularly among the locals, but it's become expected that tourists leave a small tip while travelling through the country. In restaurants it's common to leave a cash tip for whoever is looking after you – 10–15 per cent is standard.

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Athens is generally a safe place to be at night, but it is always advisable to take precautionary measures. The center of Athens and the neighborhoods around it are known for their vibrant nightlife since many people can be seen on the streets even after midnight.

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  • For exploring: Citymapper. Citymapper. ...
  • For commuting: Transit. As soon as you open Transit (formerly known as Transit App), you're presented with real-time information for every nearby public transportation service. ...
  • For no-frills: Moovit.


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