Athens airport to city centre
Prices and journey times checked 2026-11-11. Always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Athens International (ATH) is east of the city, about 40 minutes by metro.
How long it takes and how often
Metro line 3 takes about 40 minutes to Syntagma.
Options and prices
- Metro line 3 / airport ticket: about 9 EUR
- Express bus X95: about 5.50 EUR
- Taxi: fixed 50 EUR (day), 65 EUR (night)
- Suburban rail via Proastiakos
Where to buy tickets
- Metro line 3 and suburban rail: ticket machines and booths at the airport station. Ticket about 9 EUR.
- A contactless bank card works at the metro gates, but it is charged the airport fare, about 9 EUR.
- Express buses X93, X95, X96 and X97: ticket booth outside Arrivals, between exits 4 and 5. About 5.50 EUR.
- On board the express buses you can tap a contactless bank card. Do not count on buying a paper ticket from the driver.
Athens Airport (official site) ↗
Once you arrive
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Athens airport to the city centre?
Athens International (ATH) is east of the city, about 40 minutes by metro. Metro line 3 takes about 40 minutes to Syntagma.
How much does it cost to get from Athens airport to the centre?
Metro line 3 / airport ticket: about 9 EUR. Express bus X95: about 5.50 EUR. Taxi: fixed 50 EUR (day), 65 EUR (night). Suburban rail via Proastiakos.
Where do I buy tickets at Athens airport?
Metro line 3 and suburban rail: ticket machines and booths at the airport station. Ticket about 9 EUR. A contactless bank card works at the metro gates, but it is charged the airport fare, about 9 EUR. Express buses X93, X95, X96 and X97: ticket booth outside Arrivals, between exits 4 and 5. About 5.50 EUR. On board the express buses you can tap a contactless bank card. Do not count on buying a paper ticket from the driver.
Any tips for the airport transfer in Athens?
Taxi fares to the centre are fixed. Night fare applies from midnight to 05:00.