How to Reach Athens

HOW TO GET TO ATHENS

  • By Air: Flights to Athens disembark at the Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport which is basically the main Airport of Athens. From the airport, one can board a metro, a suburban train or hire a taxi and reach the city centre.
  • By Train: The railway network in Greece is not so well connected. Compared to other European cities, the railway connectivity in the country is poor. It is better to avoid Trains unless there is no other option at all.
  • By Boat: Pireaeus is a major port and is situated close to the city. Cruises, boats and ferries halt at the port. The drive from here is roughly of about 20 minutes of 12 kilometers to be approximate to the main city of Athens.
  • By Bus: Busses and regional coaches connect Athens to nearby cities and towns.

HOW TO GET AROUND ATHENS 

  • By Metro: The metro system in Athens is one of the best in the world. Connecting north to south and east to west, almost all the localities and tourist attractions of Athens are connected by the metro.
  • By Bus: Having a good network of bus stops, the city of Athens has busses that run on diesel, natural gas and electric trolley busses.
  • By Suburban Train: The train connects the city airport to the city centre.
  • By Car: Renting a car is possible. However, it proves to be costly. Public transport is more economic.
  • By Taxi: Reasonably priced, taxis are present in the city.
  • By Tram: The newly introduced tram system connects the city centre to the southern suburbs of Athens.
  • By Walk: Walking is the best way to explore central Athens.