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Getting Around

Coming from the Port
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Coming from the Port

Piraeus is the main port in Athens, accommodating around 20 million passengers every year. Located around 10 km southwest of the city centre and 45 km from the airport, Piraeus is the gateway to the Greek islands and the landing point for cruises to Athens.

By Metro

Athens Metro Line 3 connects Piraeus to the city centre (Syntagma Square) in 20 minutes. The same line reaches the Athens Airport in about 55 minutes.

By Train

Line 1 (overground train) runs from the port of Piraeus and meets Athens Metro line 3 at Monastiraki Station, which takes you to Syntagma Square.

By Bus

Bus 040 runs from Piraeus to Syntagma Square 24 hours a day. The X80 is an express bus from Piraeus to Syntagma, running every half hour from 7 am to 9:30 pm, available from May through October.

By Taxi

Taxis line the port, especially in the summer months, so you should have no problem picking up a cab on arrival. During high season the demand is high, so you may have to wait in line. Use one of the radio taxis or a taxi app like Taxiplon or the Beat app to have a taxi waiting for you at the port. The cost from Piraeus to the city centre is around €25.

Pick Up Services

Amphitrion: Website / Tel. +30 211 109 0000
Limotours: Website / Tel. +30 210 922 0333 / Tel. +30 694 475 7754
Keytours: Website / Tel. +30 210 923 3166
Taxi2Airport: Website
Taxiplon: Website / Tel. +30 214 416 5682
The Greek Taxi: Website / Tel. +30 694 326 4350
Tumlare - JTB Greece: Website / Tel. +30 210 321 5835 / Tel. +30 210 321 5824
Sunny Greece: Website / Tel. +30 210 923 7100

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