Transportation 

Using the METRO System in Athens and Attica:

Athens is proud of its state-of-the-art Metro, as well as the truly unique museum-like stations that the Metro features. We recommend using the Metro frequently for your travels to save valuable time that would otherwise be lost in traffic.

• Only those with valid proof of travel (validated ticket, travel pass, etc.) may board Metro trains and trams, or enter the areas beyond the ticket validation machines inside the station entrance.
• You can buy tickets at the ATIMs (Automatic Ticket Issuing Machines) located in all Metro and tram stations and from ticket offices. ATIMs accept banknotes of €5, €10, and €20, and also give change. Please read the instructions on each ATIM for further information. You can also buy your tickets online. Additionally, you now have the option of contactless payments with a bank card for your boarding instead of a ticket.
• Always verify that you hold the appropriate ticket for your destination, and see if you qualify for a reduced fare.
• Before entering the platform area, validate your ticket at the validation machines.
• Authorized employees perform regular inspections to verify that all tickets, passes and travel cards are valid. Significant penalties are given to passengers without a valid form of travel.
• Follow the instructions of Metro staff as well as system announcements.
• When using the escalators, stand to the right and use the handrail. If you have small children, hold their hands and be careful when stepping on or off the escalator.
• Lifts are intended for use solely by those with impaired mobility (disabled persons, the elderly, pregnant women, etc.).
• Use the entire length of the platform when waiting for a train.
• Before boarding, allow passengers to disembark first.
• Do not attempt to enter a train after the door-closing buzzer has sounded.
• According to laws 1214/1981, 2669/1998 and 2801/2000, if you’re inside the train or in areas of the metro station beyond the ticket validating machines, valid proof of travel (i.e. a validated ticket, a valid monthly travel card or a pass for free travel) must be produced when requested.
• Please comply if an inspector asks to verify your proof of travel. Failure to display valid proof of travel risks a significant penalty.

Contact Number: (+30) 210 820 0999

If you plan to use the Public Transportation of Athens for your travels, make sure you have a ticket with you.

The single ticket is valid for all Athens Urban Transport Organization means: buses, trolley-buses, trams, and metro lines 1, 2, and 3 (to Koropi Station) networks and for the Suburban Railway (TRAINOSE) (route part including Magoula – Piraeus – Koropi).

This ticket type is not valid for Airport EXPRESS bus lines, that is X80 bus line and metro line 3 for the route part Koropi – Airport.

Route to Airport & X80 bus line not included.

The single ticket’s validity term is 90 minutes since its first validation.

Price of a single ticket: €1.20

Reduced ticket price: €0.50

For more information and travel tickets can be found here.

Contact Numbers:

• OASA (Public Transport): (+30) 210 820 0999
• TRAINOSE (Railway Services): 14511

Using the Tram System in Athens:

• Before boarding, purchase tickets or unlimited-use cards from the ticket counters or the vending machines.
• Validate your ticket at the machines located at the stations.
• For your safety, use the handrails when standing inside the tram.
• Smoking, eating or drinking is not allowed aboard trams.
• When preparing to disembark, press the button next to the door; once the tram has stopped, press the green button on the door.
• The emergency button and emergency brake inside the vehicle should be used only in an emergency.
• Use the appropriate rubbish receptacles.
• Don’t place stickers or draw graffiti on walls or any other surfaces, inside or outside the tram.
• At the tram stops, only use tram equipment specified for use by the public.
• Offer your seat to those who may need it more than you (the elderly, the disabled, pregnant women, etc.).

For more information, please visit the website.

STASY Contact Number: (+30) 214 414 6400

Athens taxi services are inexpensive compared to European standards and offer a reasonable alternative to mass transit. All licensed taxis are fitted with fare meters, and fares are charged per kilometre and hour. Each cab also displays currently valid tariffs and surcharges.

In certain tourist areas, you may be asked to pay a flat rate for a specific destination. Before boarding a taxi, be sure to confirm the proper fare for the journey.

Taxi fares increase after midnight.

The taxi driver’s obligations are as follows:

• The driver will carry passengers’ luggage to and from the cab when picking up or dropping off a passenger.
• The driver should not deny a passenger transportation.
• The driver should not pick up extra passengers without your permission.
• A passenger may request a waiting time of up to 15 minutes, occasionally more if there is a valid reason.
• Upon a passenger’s request, the driver is obligated to issue a receipt stating the route and metered fare paid.

You can call any of the taxi companies serving the greater Athens area for a scheduled pick-up service or use a taxi app.