Reliable Piraeus Port taxi service
Arriving at the busiest port in Greece can be overwhelming and finding an empty taxi can be tricky, especially during high season. This is why booking a Piraeus Port taxi in advance is the best way to transfer from the port.
The moment you arrive at Piraeus Port, your Welcome driver will be standing on the dock, holding a sign with your name on it, ready to greet you and escort you to your private vehicle. Even if your ferry is delayed, our taxi drivers will receive an update with the rescheduled arrival, to ensure your comfortable drive from the port to the heart of Athens.
Once you’ve settled into your comfy, air-conditioned taxi, your friendly English-speaking driver will share local tips and tricks as well as some hidden gems to ensure you can make the most out of your stay. All you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
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Hand picked & english speaking drivers
Same price as a regular Taxi from the line
Drivers are always on time
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Our taxi fleet at Piraeus Port
Welcome Pickups offers a large variety of Piraeus Port taxi vehicles, along with a diverse fleet of family and XL vehicles at Piraeus Port. Thus, we can accommodate groups with any number of people. The most frequent choice for a group of less than 5 is a full-size family car, whereas minivans are the ideal option for a group of up to 8 people.
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Detailed Directions from Piraeus Port
The port of Piraeus is the largest Greek seaport and is considered to be one of the biggest ports in the Mediterranean Sea and Europe. The shortest route from Piraeus Port to the city centre of Athens is 12.4 km, taking about 25 minutes to reach the centre.
Once you’ve settled into your Piraeus taxi, your driver will first turn left on Limani Peiraia, then take a right onto the Pyli E8 exit and again right onto Akti Tzelepi. They will then take a slight right onto Akti Poseidonos until they reach Vasileos Georgiou Protou, where they will turn left. From there, your driver will turn left on Ethnikis Antistaseos and keep right before merging onto Omiridou Skylitsi. Your driver will then continue on Leoforos Poseidonos and then exit towards Athina. Finally, your driver will turn onto Leoforos Syngrou and use local roads to get you to your final destination from there.
Taking a taxi from Piraeus Port to the centre
If you want to avoid wandering around the busy port in the hot sun trying to find an empty taxi, the most reliable and convenient travel method is a Piraeus Port taxi with Welcome Pickups.
Forget messing around with public transport or chasing an empty taxi; with a pre-booked Piraeus Port transfer, you can leave your worries at home and be sure that all of your needs will be taken care of from the moment your feet hit the dock.
Cost of taxi from Piraeus Port
A taxi from Piraeus Port to the city centre will cost you around €25, not including surcharges and traffic considerations. Although taxis should always be available at the port, it is advised to book your taxi in advance as the port can get extremely busy during the summer months.
To secure a fixed fare with no hidden fees, we recommend booking a private transfer in advance with Welcome.
Benefits of booking a private transfer with Welcome
What makes Welcome Pickups stand out from other companies is its unbeatable personalised services and travel extras. Not only do we handle your transportation, luggage and recommend popular destinations for your stay, but we also offer tempting extras such as skip-the-line tickets and fully customisable private tours.
For example, you can pre-book your “skip-the-line” tickets for some of the top attractions such as the Acropolis Museum or the Museum of Cycladic Art and have them hand-delivered to you by your driver on the day of your pickup. Welcome offers private experiences from our hand-picked 5-star local providers at extremely competitive prices.
So you can explore more of the city, we also offer exciting Sightseeing Tours in and around Athens. Depending on your time and interests, you pick the stops, your driver, and the length of your tour.
