Bus from Athens Airport to Piraeus

What is the easiest way to get from Athens Airport to Piraeus port - taxi, metro or bus? I need to make the transfer within three hours. - John Blementhal





Your best bet is the metro. It is modern, clean and efficient and you won't have to worry about the chaotic Athens traffic. From Athens Airport take line 3 (blue) to Monastiraki station. This should take about 45 minutes. At Monastiraki station you change to line 1 (green). This will take you directly to Piraeus port in around 20 minutes. The trip costs 8 Euros for one person and 14 Euros for two. Don't worry about the mid-trip change, it really is very simple and there is plenty of space for luggage. The bus service is cheaper, but can get caught up in traffic. Take the express bus X96 at the airports arrivals level (between doors 4 and 5). It will drop you at Karaiskaki Square in Piraeus, just outside the ferry harbour. The fare is 3.20 Euros and it should take about 75 minutes in normal traffic. The cost of a private taxi from airport to port ranges from 47-63 Euros depending on time of day. There is often a long queue of people, so it is best to book and pay for one online so that it is waiting for you on arrival. (www.taxireservations.gr or www.greecetaxi.gr). (8 July 2012)