Chances are you’re heading to the port to hop on a ferry to the famous Greek islands. Piraeus Port is the busiest port in Greece and is even busier during the summer. This is why it’s important to plan ahead in order to avoid a stressful arrival and the inevitable crowds. When travelling from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port, you have four modes of transportation to choose from; taxi, Athens Airport transfer, bus or metro.
Taking an airport taxi is the fastest and most convenient transfer option, taking around 50 minutes and costing €62. If you’d rather save some money, the cheapest option is the bus as tickets only cost €6, but the journey can take over an hour and a half. The final transfer option is the metro. This mode of transport costs a little more than the bus but the line is direct and gets you to the port in about 1 hour.
If you want to enjoy the ultimate transfer experience from ATH Airport to Piraeus, a private airport transfer is the one offering you all the desired services. Explore the private transfer companies operating at El. Venizelos, search and compare the amenities and the prices and come up with the best value-for-money option for your journey to Piraeus.
Taking a taxi from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port is by far the most convenient transfer option. The journey only takes 40 minutes in normal traffic conditions, and you don’t have to worry about the safety of your luggage or your arrival time.
Standard yellow taxis charge a flat rate of €62 in the day and €75 at night for the airport-port route. However, there are also ‘luxury’ black taxis waiting outside Athens Airport and these can cost up to double that of a standard taxi.
Taxis in Athens are charged at a flat rate to certain destinations, such as Piraeus Port. With that being said, a taxi from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port will cost you €54. Keep in mind that there is a 25% surcharge for rides at night, as well as surcharges for extra luggage.
*It is advised to pre-book your taxi from Athens Airport to the port to make sure that you get the best service available.
Athens has a modern and convenient metro service, with a direct line connecting Athens Airport with Piraeus Port. The metro station is only a 10-15 minute walk from the arrival gate and the Blue Line (Line 3) will get you from one end to the other in around 60 minutes.
Trains to the port depart every 30 minutes and you’ll need to stay on the metro for the entire route, ending at stop “Dimotiko Theatro”.
You’ll pay €9 for a one-way ticket from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port, and €16 for a return. Children under 6 years old can use the Metro for free.
*Tickets can be purchased from the ticket booths of self-service machines at the airport.
FAQ's regarding your Athens Airport transfer to Piraeus
The road distance between Athens Airport and Piraeus is 48 km/29.76 miles.
There are many options to reach Piraeus. If you prefer a relaxed and well-organized arrival, we recommend booking a transfer in advance. Your local driver knows the region and the conditions on the road.
The quickest method to travel from Athens Airport to Piraeus is by booking a private transfer. This option typically involves a journey time of approximately 50min, and the fare starts from a base price of EUR 62.44.
Athens Airport Transfer