Getting around Athens and Greece: simple travel guides
Clear, practical answers for travellers: how to get from Athens Airport to the city or the ferries, how the metro works, and which gate your ferry leaves from in Piraeus. Prices and times are checked against official sources.
Tickets in Athens at a glance
| Ticket | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 90-minute ticket | €1.20 | Metro, tram, buses and trolleys for 90 minutes. Not valid to or from the airport. |
| 24-hour ticket | €4.10 | Unlimited travel for 24 hours, airport excluded. |
| 5-day ticket | €8.20 | Unlimited travel for 5 days, airport excluded. |
| 3-day tourist ticket | €20.00 | 3 days of unlimited travel plus one trip to and one from the airport. |
| Airport metro ticket | €9.00 (return €16.00) | Metro line 3 to or from the airport. |
| Contactless card | €1.20 per trip | Tap your Visa or Mastercard at the gate. Capped at €4.10 per day. |
The rest of airporika.gr, including train timetables for all of Greece and airline baggage rules, is in Greek. Station names are shown in Greek there, as on the signs at the stations.
Times and fares can change because of works, strikes or events. Always check the official source before you travel: oasa.gr. Last checked: 22/10/2026.