The average train between Piraeus and Athens takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Piraeus to Athens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Piraeus and Athens. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Piraeus is at 11:55 AM which arrives into Athens at 12:39 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Piraeus station and arriving at Athens station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Piraeus to Athens train services, operated by OASA, depart from Piraeus station.
Piraeus to Athens train services, operated by OASA, arrive at Athens station.
The distance between Piraeus and Athens is 8.5 km. The road distance is 9 km.
Hellenic Train S.A. operates a train from Piraeus to Athens hourly. Tickets cost €1–2 and the journey takes 20 min. Two other operators also service this route.
