Public Transport in Athens 2026 — Metro, Trams, Buses, ISAP and Getting Around Greece's Capital
Everything you need to know about getting around Athens by public transport in 2026 — how the Athens Metro works, the integrated transit card, trams to the coast, bus network, trolleybuses, and how to get to and from Athens International Airport.
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Athens's public transport network has improved significantly since the 2004 Olympic Games prompted massive infrastructure investment. The Athens Metro, operated by STASY (Statheres Sygkoinonies — OASA's fixed-transit subsidiary), now has 3 lines covering the city centre and major urban areas, supplemented by buses, electric trolleybuses, a coastal tram, and the historic ISAP suburban railway. This guide covers public transport in Athens in 2026.
Athens Metro
3 Metro lines: Line 1 (Green/ISAP, Kifissia to Piraeus — historic elevated/surface/underground railway), Line 2 (Red, Anthoupoli to Elliniko), Line 3 (Blue, Nikaia to Doukissis Plakentias and Airport)
Major interchange stations: Syntagma (Lines 2 and 3), Monastiraki (Lines 1 and 3), Omonia (Lines 1 and 2), Attiki (Lines 1 and 2)
Metro Line 3 Blue Line extends directly to Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos)
Fare: Single-use tickets approximately €1.40 for one hour; 90-minute ticket (valid for unlimited transfers within 90 minutes) approximately €1.40; day passes and 5-day tourist passes available
Athens Tram
Athens Tram runs from Syntagma Square to the southern coastal suburbs of Glyfada, Voula, and the Faliro/Piraeus coast; scenic and comfortable; useful for coastal areas not on the Metro
Buses and Trolleybuses in Athens
OASA operates the bus and electric trolleybus network; extensive coverage across greater Athens; same fare integration as Metro
Athens Airport (ATH) Transit
Metro Line 3 (Blue): Athens Airport to Syntagma: approximately 40 minutes; fare approximately €10 single (airport supplement); runs every 30 minutes
Express bus (X95): Athens Airport to Syntagma Square; 24-hour operation; approximately 60-80 minutes; approximately €6
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