What is the cheapest way to get from Piraeus to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Piraeus to Athens is to line 420 bus which costs €2 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Piraeus to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Piraeus to Athens is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs €11 - €14.

Is there a direct bus between Piraeus and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Εθν. Αντιστασεωσ and arriving at ΣΤ. Υπεραστικων Λεωφορειων. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Piraeus and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Piraeus and arriving at Athens. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Piraeus to Athens?

The distance between Piraeus and Athens is 9 km. The road distance is 9.6 km.

How do I travel from Piraeus to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Piraeus to Athens without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs €1 - €2.

How long does it take to get from Piraeus to Athens?

The train from Piraeus to Athens takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Piraeus to Athens bus from?

Piraeus to Athens bus services, operated by OASA, depart from Εθν. Αντιστασεωσ station.

Where do I catch the Piraeus to Athens train from?

Piraeus to Athens train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., depart from Piraeus station.

Train or bus from Piraeus to Athens?

The best way to get from Piraeus to Athens is to train which takes 20 min and costs €1 - €2. Alternatively, you can line 420 bus, which costs €2 and takes 34 min.

Where does the Piraeus to Athens bus arrive?

Piraeus to Athens bus services, operated by OASA, arrive at ΣΤ. Υπεραστικων Λεωφορειων station.

Where does the Piraeus to Athens train arrive?

Piraeus to Athens train services, operated by Hellenic Train S.A., arrive at Athens station.

Can I drive from Piraeus to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Piraeus to Athens is 10 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Piraeus to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12930+ hotels available in Athens.

Piraeus to Athens - 5 ways to travel via train, line 420 bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Piraeus to Athens by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Piraeus to Athens by train

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Map of how to get from Piraeus to Athens.

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Distance: 8.9 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Piraeus, Greece and Athens, Greece?

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. Alternatively, OASA operates a bus from Εθν. Αντιστασεωσ to ΣΤ. Υπεραστικων Λεωφορειων every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2 and the journey takes 34 min.

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