Here you will find comprehensive, concise, up-to-date instructions and information on how to get from the airport of Athens directly to Piraeus Port. Check out additional resources if you instead want to get from Athens Airport to the center of Athens.
The Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, the only international airport of the Greek capital city, is situated about 42 km east of the city’s main port in Piraeus. It is straightforward and relatively quick (40–100 minutes) to get from it to Piraeus by either bus, train, taxi, or private transfer. Buses are the cheapest option and run around the clock. Trains are slightly more expensive but faster than buses. Taxis and private transfers are obviously the fastest and most comfortable option. Further below are detailed information and tips for all methods.
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From Athens Airport to Piraeus Port by taxi or private transfer
Taxis charge a standard fare from the airport to Piraeus Port or anywhere within the municipality of Piraeus City. In January 2024, this is €56 during the daytime (05:00-00:00) and €72 during the nighttime (00:00-05:00). You may check the official price list here in case it’s been recently updated. Make sure to confirm the price with the driver before boarding as rip-offs against tourists are not uncommon. Taxis are stationed in front of exit 3 of the arrival hall. They are always yellow and bear taxi signs. The trip should last between 40 and 80 minutes, depending on traffic.
A taxi is obviously your most expensive but quickest and most comfortable option. You should be more inclined to choose it if you are a group of 3–4 people, in which case the cost won’t be significantly higher than public transport. Dropping you off in front of your ferry, they will also spare you the searching and a potentially long walk from the train station or bus stop to your dock.
For additional comfort, enhanced cleaning, onboard WiFi, guaranteed English-speaking driver, and meet-and-greet with a nameplate, especially if you are a group of more than four, you may consider booking a private transfer service from a site such as this or this one.
From Athens Airport to Piraeus Port by train
The Airport’s train station is located just across the street from the arrivals hall. Ubiquitous signs will direct you. All trains departing from the airport (every 30 minutes from 06:30 to 23:30) go directly to Piraeus Port. Get off at the penultimate stop labeled Piraeus. The trip takes 1 hour. Once you exit the station, cross the main road via the pedestrian overpass and follow the signs to the terminal and gate of your ferry departure.
The full one-way train ticket from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port costs €10. Half-price (€5) tickets are available for minors (6–18), students younger than 25, and seniors (65+). Children under 6 ride for free. Reduced return tickets (valid for 48 hours) and long-term tickets for all transport around Athens are available, but they wouldn’t be of use if you’re going to the islands. You can purchase your tickets at either the counters or the automatic vending machines in the airport’s train station hall.
The above ticket prices and departure times were valid in January 2024. You can always check the official, up-to-date information here.
Be aware of pickpockets while on the train and in the train stations, especially in the central, crowded stations. At the quiet suburban stations closer to the airport, too, watch your luggage. It is a common practice of thieves to snatch unattended stuff off the luggage racks when the doors open and vanish before you know anything.
The train should be your best option if you land in the first half of the day (when buses are slower due to traffic) and you need a cheap and quick transfer to Piraeus Port.
From Athens Airport to Piraeus Port by bus
Buses are the cheapest way to get to Piraeus Port from Athens Airport and come with the additional benefit of running 24/7. The full one-way ticket costs €6. Half-price (€3) tickets are available for minors (6–18), students younger than 25, and seniors (65+). Long-term combined tickets for all public transport in Athens apply to the airport buses, but you shouldn’t need such if you’re going to the islands. These prices were valid in January 2024. You can always check the official up-to-date prices here.
Tickets can be purchased by either card or cash from the booth at the bus stop or onboard in cash only. The bus stop is located in front of the arrivals hall, between exits 4 and 5.
The right route to Piraeus port is bus X96. It runs every 30–40 minutes around the clock and can take between 50 and 100 minutes, depending on traffic. Here are the exact summer and winter timetables, as well as the route map and stops list.
The shuttle bus should be your preferred option if you want to get to Piraeus Port as cheaply as possible; especially in the evening, when it’s at least as fast as the train, or in the night, when trains don’t operate at all.
