Athens Eleftherios Venizelos — X95 Express + X96 Piraeus
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) to Athens — Updated 2026
Athens airport express buses are the cheapest way into the city: the **X95** runs to Syntagma Square in central Athens and the **X96** to Piraeus port (ferries to the islands), both **€5.50** full fare. The X96 takes about 90 minutes depending on traffic. Metro Line 3 costs **€9** with the airport ticket, and taxis charge a **flat €50** to the city centre from 05:00 to midnight (**€65** midnight–05:00).
X95 Express + X96 Piraeus stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Start | Express buses leave from outside Arrivals |
| Syntagma (X95) | Central Athens | |
| Piraeus port (X96) | About 90 min | Stops along Poseidonos avenue; connects with metro Line 1 |
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| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| X95 (airport → Syntagma) | €5.50 | Depends on traffic | Central Athens. One-ride ticket. |
| X96 (airport → Piraeus) | €5.50 | About 90 min | Ferries to the islands. One-ride ticket. |
| Metro Line 3 | €9.00 airport ticket | Check OASA | Runs between the airport and Piraeus via central Athens. |
| Suburban rail | Check the operator | Check the operator | Links the airport with Piraeus via Larissis station. |
| Taxi flat fare, 05:00–24:00 | €50 | Depends on traffic | City centre inner ring, both directions, all surcharges included. |
| Taxi flat fare, 00:00–05:00 | €65 | Depends on traffic | Charge depends on the time you arrive at your destination. |
FAQ
X95 or X96 — which Athens airport bus?+
X95 goes to Syntagma Square in central Athens. X96 goes to Piraeus port for ferries to the islands and connects with metro Line 1. Both cost €5.50 full fare.
How much is a taxi from Athens Airport?+
Athens Airport lists flat taxi fares to the city centre inner ring: €50 from 05:00 to midnight and €65 from midnight to 05:00, in both directions, with all surcharges and extras included. Taxis wait at Exit 3 on the Arrivals level. Trips outside the inner ring, such as to Piraeus, are metered.
Is the metro faster than the bus?+
Metro Line 3 avoids road traffic and costs €9 with the airport ticket. The X96 to Piraeus takes about 90 minutes depending on traffic.
Is a 3-day ticket worth it?+
OASA’s 3-day tourist ticket (€20) includes one airport round trip on the express buses or the metro, so it pays off if you will also ride around Athens.
Sources (read 12 October 2026)
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