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

The cheapest way to get from Pireaus to Athens is to subway which costs €2 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pireaus to Athens is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs €10 - €13.

Is there a direct bus between Pireaus and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Στ.Μετρο Πειραιασ and arriving at ΣΤ. Υπεραστικων Λεωφορειων. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Pireaus and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Peiraias and arriving at Monastiraki. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Pireaus to Athens?

The distance between Pireaus and Athens is 13 km. The road distance is 8.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pireaus to Athens without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs €2.

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

The subway from Peiraias to Monastiraki takes 20 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Pireaus to Athens bus from?

Pireaus to Athens bus services, operated by OASA, depart from Στ.Μετρο Πειραιασ station.

Where do I catch the Pireaus to Athens train from?

Pireaus to Athens train services, operated by OASA, depart from Peiraias station.

Train or bus from Pireaus to Athens?

The best way to get from Pireaus to Athens is to line 420 bus which takes 36 min and costs €2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €1 - €2 and takes 20 min.

Where does the Pireaus to Athens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pireaus to Athens train arrive?

Pireaus to Athens train services, operated by OASA, arrive at Monastiraki station.

Can I drive from Pireaus to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Pireaus to Athens is 9 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Pireaus to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12883+ hotels available in Athens.

Pireaus to Athens - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, line 420 bus, and taxi

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

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Pireaus to Athens by subway

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Distance: 12.7 km
Duration: 20 min

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

OASA operates a subway from Peiraias to Monastiraki hourly. Tickets cost €2 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, OASA operates a bus from Στ.Μετρο Πειραιασ to ΣΤ. Υπεραστικων Λεωφορειων every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2 and the journey takes 36 min.

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