Athens Metro: lines, stations, hours and tickets
The three metro lines with every station, where to change, first and last trains, how often they run and how much a ticket costs, including the airport.
The metro lines
Piraeus - Kifissia
- Journey: about 51 minutes end to end
- First train: 05:00
- Last train: 00:15 from Piraeus and Kifissia
- Frequency: every 6 to 7.5 min on weekdays, every 10.5 min at weekends
Show all stations (24)
- Piraeus
- Faliro
- Moschato
- Kallithea
- Tavros
- Petralona
- Thissio
- Monastiraki
- Omonia
- Victoria
- Attiki
- Agios Nikolaos
- Kato Patissia
- Agios Eleftherios
- Ano Patissia
- Perissos
- Pefkakia
- Nea Ionia
- Irakleio
- Irini
- Neratziotissa
- Maroussi
- KAT
- Kifissia
Anthoupoli - Elliniko
- Journey: about 32 minutes end to end
- First train: 05:30
- Last train: 00:06 from Anthoupoli, 00:03 from Elliniko (Friday 01:43 and 01:40)
- Frequency: every 4.5 to 6 min on weekdays, 7.5 to 12.5 min at weekends
Show all stations (20)
- Anthoupoli
- Peristeri
- Agios Antonios
- Sepolia
- Attiki
- Larissa Station
- Metaxourgeio
- Omonia
- Panepistimio
- Syntagma
- Akropoli
- Syngrou-Fix
- Neos Kosmos
- Agios Ioannis
- Dafni
- Agios Dimitrios
- Ilioupoli
- Alimos
- Argyroupoli
- Elliniko
Dimotiko Theatro (Piraeus) - Airport
- Journey: about 63 minutes to the airport
- First train: 05:30 from Dimotiko Theatro, 06:10 from the airport
- Last train: 23:57 from Dimotiko Theatro (Friday 01:34), 23:34 from the airport
- Frequency: every 4 min at peak times, every 36 min to and from the airport
Show all stations (27)
- Dimotiko Theatro
- Piraeus
- Maniatika
- Nikaia
- Korydallos
- Agia Varvara
- Agia Marina
- Egaleo
- Eleonas
- Kerameikos
- Monastiraki
- Syntagma
- Evangelismos
- Megaro Moussikis
- Ambelokipi
- Panormou
- Katehaki
- Ethniki Amyna
- Holargos
- Nomismatokopio
- Agia Paraskevi
- Halandri
- Doukissis Plakentias
- Pallini
- Paiania-Kantza
- Koropi
- Airport
Download the official metro and tram map (PDF)
The map is published by STASY (2022 edition) and opens on stasy.gr.
Where to change lines
| Station | Lines | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| Syntagma | 2 and 3 | City centre, Parliament, tram to the coast |
| Omonia | 1 and 2 | City centre, central market |
| Monastiraki | 1 and 3 | Plaka, Acropolis area, flea market |
| Attiki | 1 and 2 | Patissia |
| Piraeus | 1 and 3 | Ferries to the islands |
| Larissa Station | 2 | Trains to Thessaloniki and Chalkida |
| Doukissis Plakentias | 3 | Change for the suburban railway |
Every Saturday lines 2 and 3 run 24 hours (not to the airport), about every 15 minutes at night.
Metro tickets
| Ticket | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 90-minute ticket | €1.20 (reduced €0.50) | Metro, tram, buses and trolleys for 90 minutes. Not for 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. |
| Airport ticket | €9.00 (reduced €4.50) | Return €16.00, valid for 30 days. |
| 3-day tourist ticket | €20.00 | 3 days unlimited plus one trip to and one from the airport. |
| Contactless card | €1.20 per trip | Tap your card at the gate. Capped at €4.10 per day; €9 for the airport. |
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Athens metro close?
On weekdays the last trains leave shortly after midnight. On Fridays lines 2 and 3 run until about 01:40, and on Saturdays lines 2 and 3 run all night.
How much is a metro ticket in Athens?
A 90-minute ticket costs €1.20 and covers metro, tram and buses. The airport ticket costs €9.
How do I get from Syntagma to Piraeus by metro?
Take line 3 towards Dimotiko Theatro and get off at Piraeus, or line 3 to Monastiraki and change to line 1.
Can I pay by card on the Athens metro?
Yes. Tap a contactless Visa or Mastercard, or your phone, at the gate. Daily charges are capped at €4.10.
Times and fares can change because of works, strikes or events. Always check the official source before you travel: stasy.gr and oasa.gr. Last checked: 22/10/2026.