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Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Public Transport Guide
Getting to and from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport by public transport, without the guesswork. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport gives you a small but useful choice of public transport options, three in total. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.
OASA (Athens Urban Transport Organization)
OASA (Athens Urban Transport Organization) is the main public transport authority for Athens, operating an integrated network of bus, trolleybus, metro, and tram services. The airport is directly connected to the city and key destinations by four 24/7 express bus lines and Metro Line 3. Services are accessible with contactless payment and smart ticketing, serving both residents and visitors.
Routes (5)
X93
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Express bus line X93 operates 24/7, providing direct service between Athens International Airport and both Kifissos and Liosion Intercity Bus Stations. The line is designed for convenient transfers to regional and national bus services, with limited intermediate stops for faster travel.
X95
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Express bus line X95 provides a 24/7 direct connection between Athens International Airport and Syntagma Square, the central transport hub of Athens. The route is the main public transport link to the city center, with limited stops to ensure a fast journey.
X96
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Express bus line X96 operates 24/7, connecting Athens International Airport directly to the port of Piraeus. It serves ferry and cruise passengers, with stops at major port gates and key city locations along the route.
X97
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Express bus X97 provides a direct 24/7 connection between Athens International Airport and Elliniko Metro Station, linking the airport with southern Athens suburbs and Athens Metro Line 2.
Metro Line 3
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Metro Line 3 (Blue Line) connects Athens International Airport directly with central Athens, including Syntagma and Monastiraki, and continues to Piraeus ('Dimotiko Theatro'). Trains run every 30 minutes between the airport and the city, offering fast and reliable access to key destinations and onward connections with other metro and rail lines.
STASY
STASY operates the Athens Metro and Tram network, including Metro Line 3 (Blue Line), which provides direct service between Athens International Airport (ATH) and central Athens with onward connections to Piraeus. The company manages urban rail and tramway services, passenger information, and ticketing within the integrated Athens public transport system.
Routes (1)
Line 3 (Blue Line): Dimotiko Theatro – Athens International Airport
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Metro Line 3 (Blue Line) provides direct service between Athens International Airport and city destinations including Koropi, Paiania-Kantza, Pallini, Doukissis Plakentias, Syntagma (city centre), Monastiraki, and extends to Dimotiko Theatro in Piraeus. Trains operate daily at regular intervals and are part of the broader Athens Metro network.
Hellenic Train
Hellenic Train (formerly TrainOSE) operates the Athens Suburban Railway (Proastiakos), providing rail connections between Athens International Airport and the city centre, Piraeus port, and Ano Liosia. The service is integrated with the wider Athens public transport network, supporting transfers to other rail and metro lines. Trains are accessible for persons with reduced mobility.
Routes (3)
Line A1: Athens International Airport – Athens – Piraeus
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Direct suburban railway service from Athens International Airport to Athens (Larissis Station) and onward to Piraeus port, serving major urban and transit hubs in the Athens metropolitan area.
Line A2: Athens International Airport – Ano Liosia
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Suburban railway route linking Athens International Airport to Ano Liosia, passing through key suburban stations and providing access to northern and western suburbs.
Line A4: Piraeus – Kiato (transfer at Ano Liosia/Kato Acharnes from airport lines)
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Suburban/regional railway service from Piraeus to Kiato in the Peloponnese. Airport passengers travelling to Kiato must transfer at Ano Liosia or Kato Acharnes. Connects western Attica and the northern Peloponnese.
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