Transfer Options from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port

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 40 minutes and costing €54. 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.

Welcome Pickups offers meet and greet services and a friendly introduction to Athens at the same price as a regular taxi. Click here to see the cost.

Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€57	40min	24/7	Book
Book
Taxi	€54	40min	24/7
Metro	€18	60min	06:10–23:34
Bus	€12	90min	24/7

How to get from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port by taxi

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 €54 in the day and €70 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.

Taxi fare from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port.

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.

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Taxis at Athens International Airport

Cost

€54

Trip Duration

40 Min

If you are travelling to destinations outside of the port you will be charged via taximeter.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Athens Airport.

Where do I get it from?

Once you exit from the arrival gate, the taxi queue is between exit doors 2 and 3.

Convenience

Taking a taxi from Athens Airport is really convenient, considering the large 50 km distance to Piraeus Port from the airport. If you’d like the avoid messing around with public transport, which can be very busy during high season, a taxi or private transfer is the most comfortable and hassle-free method of transportation.

Editor’s Note

With the summer heat and long journey to Piraeus Port, it's much more comfortable to ride in your own taxi, rather than rubbing shoulders with strangers on the Metro or the bus.

Useful Tips

Confirm the price and make sure the driver resets the meter once you start the ride.

Most taxis have no way of accepting credit cards, so make sure you have cash.

Some taxi drivers may speak English, especially those that do rides from the airport.

There are two cruise terminals in Piraeus Port, most cruise ships dock directly at Terminal A, Gate 11.

Double check the gate on your ferry ticket and let your driver know so they can drop you off close to your ferry.

How to get from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port by metro

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”.

How much is the Metro from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port?

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.