✈ Getting from Athens Airport to Rafina Port

Located just 16 km away from Athens Airport, Rafina Port is a popular choice for travellers arriving in Athens to catch a ferry to the islands. You have 3 transportation options to get from Athens Airport to Rafina Port; bus, taxi or private transfer.

The fastest and most comfortable option is a taxi or private transfer. The ride is door-to-door and takes just 20 minutes. A more inexpensive option is to catch the KTEL bus. This is the cheapest mode of transportation as it only costs €4, however, waiting times can be long and timetables are not always accurate.

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	€40	20min	24/7	Book
Book
Taxi	€40	20min	24/7
Bus	€8	30min	04:35–22:30

How to get from Athens Airport to Rafina Port by taxi

Taking a taxi from the airport to Rafina is by far the quickest and easiest option. Taxis in Athens calculate fares using a taximeter and are readily available from ranks outside of the arrivals terminal.

Nevertheless, the approximate cost of the 20-minute taxi ride from Athens Airport to Rafina Port is around €40, depending on the time of day.

Be aware that there are both yellow and black taxis available at Athens Airport. The black taxis are actually ‘private hire’ cars and can cost up to twice as much as the regular yellow taxis.

Taxi fare from Athens Airport to Rafina Port

Taxis from Athens Airport to Rafina Port aren’t charged at a flat rate. Instead, the journey is charged according to a taximeter which is calculated depending on distance and the time of the day. The estimated cost will be €40 during the day and €55 at night.

*If you book your Athens Airport transfer in advance you will get a better fixed price.

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Taxis at Athens International Airport

Cost

€40

Trip Duration

20 Min

*Prices will vary depending on the time of day

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Athens Airport.

Where do I get it from?

It is easy to spot taxis at Athens International Airport. Plenty are queuing at the arrival level, just outside of exit doors 2 and 3.

Convenience

Although you may need to queue for your taxi, it is still the fastest and easiest option to reach Rafina Port from Athens Airport. If you are in a rush for your ferry, this is definitely the best option.

Editor’s Note

If you have a little time on your hands, then we would suggest taking the public bus, it is 10 times cheaper and you will still get to see all the views of Athens on the way. However, if you are in a rush for your ferry, definitely take a taxi.

Useful Tips

Ask for the estimated fare before getting in a taxi.

Make sure you have cash, it's not always possible to find a taxi driver that accepts credit cards.

The majority of taxi drivers speak English and they will be willing to answer your questions or start a conversation.

Rafina is a beautiful coastal town, If you have a few hours before your ferry sails you can ramble around!

How to get from Athens Airport to Rafina Port by bus

If you’re after a cheaper alternative to taking a taxi, there’s a KTEL bus service running between Athens Airport and Rafina Port every day. The KTEL bus departs from the airport every 1-2 hours and takes about 30 minutes to reach Rafina, if traffic is not too heavy.