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Typical cost and journey time from Athens Airport into central Athens.
Metro line 3 / X95 bus
CheapestCost
€9 (metro)
About €5.50 (bus)
About €5.50 (bus)
Time
About 40 min (metro)
60–90 min (bus)
60–90 min (bus)
- Hours
- Metro about 6:30am–11:30pm · X95 24/7
- Where to find it
- Metro: across the walkway from arrivals. Bus: outside arrivals, exit 5.
Taxi
FastestCost
Flat fare €40 (day)
€55 (midnight–5am)
€55 (midnight–5am)
Time
35–50 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Taxi rank outside arrivals, exit 3.
- Good to know
- The flat fare covers central Athens including tolls.
Uber (taxis)
Cost
About €40–55
Time
35–50 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Taxi rank.
- Good to know
- In Athens, Uber and FreeNow book licensed taxis.
Our pick
For two or more people, the €40 flat taxi fare is hard to beat. Solo travellers should take the metro straight to Syntagma.
Quick answers
The questions people ask most about Athens Airport.
What's the cheapest way from Athens Airport to central Athens?
Metro line 3 / X95 bus: €9 (metro) · about €5.50 (bus), taking about 40 min (metro) · 60–90 min (bus).
How much is a taxi from ATH to central Athens?
Flat fare €40 (day) · €55 (midnight–5am). The ride takes 35–50 min. The flat fare covers central Athens including tolls.
What hours does the Metro line 3 / X95 bus run?
Metro about 6:30am–11:30pm · X95 24/7.
Where do Uber (taxis) pick up at Athens Airport?
Taxi rank. Expect to pay about €40–55.
Where do I catch the Metro line 3 / X95 bus?
Metro: across the walkway from arrivals. Bus: outside arrivals, exit 5.
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