Going to University of Piraeus
How to Get from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Piraeus
- Option 1: Find the Metro Station:
The Athens Metro (Line 3 – Blue Line) is accessible from the airport.Board the Blue Line (M3) toward “Dimotiko Theatro.”
Ride for about 40 minutes and exit at Monastiraki Station. Transfer to the Green Line (M1) toward Piraeus: Follow the signs to the Metro station, which is a short walk from the arrivals terminal.
Buy a Ticket:
Standard metro ticket: €9 (one-way):
Discounted tickets: €4.50 (students, seniors):
Take the Metro (M3 – Blue Line) to Monastiraki:
Board the Blue Line (M3) toward “Dimotiko Theatro.” Ride for about 40 minutes and exit at Monastiraki Station.
Transfer to the Green Line (M1) toward Piraeus:
From Monastiraki, switch to the Green Line (M1). Board the train heading toward “Piraeus”. Travel for about 20 minutes and get off at Piraeus Station.
Total travel time: ~60 minutes
Cost: €9 per person
- Option 2: Bus X96
Locate the X96 Bus Stop:
The X96 express bus to Piraeus departs outside the arrivals terminal (Exit 5).
Buses run 24/7, every 20–30 minutes.
Buy a Ticket:
Cost: €5.50 (adults), €2.70 (students/seniors)
Tickets are available at kiosks near the bus stop or from the driver.
Board the X96 Bus:
The journey takes ~80–90 minutes, depending on traffic. Get off at Piraeus Port (last stop).
Total travel time: ~80–90 minutes
Cost: €5.50 per person
- Option 3: Taxi
Find a Taxi:
Taxis are available outside the arrivals terminal. Look for the official yellow taxis.
Fixed Fare to Piraeus:
Daytime (5 AM – Midnight): ~€50
Nighttime (Midnight – 5 AM): ~€70
Travel time: 40–50 minutes, depending on traffic.
Option 4: Private Transfer (Comfortable & Pre-Booked)
Services like Welcome Pickups, Uber, or private taxis offer pre-booked rides.
Prices range from €50–€80, depending on the service and time of day.
Travel time is similar to a taxi (~40–50 minutes).




