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 18 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 Σταθμοσ Ησαπ and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL (Άθενς, Λεωφόρου Κηφισού - ΚΤΕΛ ΚΗΦΙΣΟΥ). Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Pireaus and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Στ.Πειραια and arriving at Στ.Ομονοιασ. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Pireaus to Athens?

The distance between Pireaus and Athens is 10 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 18 min and costs €2.

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

The subway from Στ.Πειραια to Στ.Ομονοιασ takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Pireaus to Athens bus from?

Pireaus to Athens bus services, operated by OASA, depart from Σταθμοσ Ησαπ station.

Where do I catch the Pireaus to Athens train from?

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

Train or bus from Pireaus to Athens?

The best way to get from Pireaus to Athens is to line 420 bus which takes 37 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 Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL (Άθενς, Λεωφόρου Κηφισού - ΚΤΕΛ ΚΗΦΙΣΟΥ) station.

What is the time difference between Pireaus and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Pireaus. It is currently 6:18 AM in Pireaus and 7:18 AM in Athens.

Where does the Pireaus to Athens train arrive?

Pireaus to Athens train services, operated by OASA, arrive at Στ.Ομονοιασ 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 12327+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Στ.Πειραια to Στ.ΟμονοιασΜ1
18 min
€2
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Piraeus to AthensRe
20 min
€1–2
Line 420 bus
1. Take the bus from Σταθμοσ Ησαπ to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL (Άθενς, Λεωφόρου Κηφισού - ΚΤΕΛ ΚΗΦΙΣΟΥ)420
37 min
€2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pireaus to Athens8.9 km
11 min
€10–13
Drive 8.9 km
1. Drive from Pireaus to Athens8.9 km
11 min
€2–3

Pireaus to Athens by train

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Distance: 10 km
Duration: 18 min

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

OASA operates a subway from Στ.Πειραια to Στ.Ομονοιασ every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €2 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, OASA operates a bus from Σταθμοσ Ησαπ to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL (Άθενς, Λεωφόρου Κηφισού - ΚΤΕΛ ΚΗΦΙΣΟΥ) every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2 and the journey takes 37 min.

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