Athens International Airport to Athens
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Athens International Airport sits about 33 km from Athens. Every option below is priced in AUD so you can compare it against what a taxi would cost you at home.
| Option | Price (AUD) | Journey time | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X95 express bus Cheapest Runs 24 hours to Syntagma Square. Slower in traffic but never stops running. |
~$9 | 60-90 min | Every 20-30 min | Direct |
| Metro Line 3 Fastest Direct to Syntagma and Monastiraki. Does not run all night. |
~$15 | 40 min | Every 30 min | Direct |
| Taxi (flat fare) Flat regulated fare to central Athens: EUR 40 by day, EUR 55 between midnight and 5am. |
~$66 | 35-50 min | On demand | Door to door |
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Cheapest option: X95 express bus at around $9. Fastest: Metro Line 3.
Other airports in Greece
Thessaloniki Airport, Thessaloniki - 15 km from the centre
Santorini Airport, Santorini - 6 km from the centre
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How these comparisons are made
Routes, operators, journey times and fares come from the operators' own published timetables and pricing, compared in AUD. Public transport options are listed alongside bookable transfers because the train is often the honest answer - and where a booking platform is listed, it's one Jamie has personally booked through. Read the full editorial policy.
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