How to travel from Athens to Piraeus, Greece

The distance between Athens and Piraeus is around 9km (5 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 11min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Athens to Piraeus by train, bus, tram, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Piraeus.

  • Duration16min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated byHellenic Railways Organisation (OSE)+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Δημοτικο.

  • Duration32min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    €2($2)
Operated by

OASA

+ 3 others
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tram
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Tram

Take a tram to Σταδιο Ειρηνησ-Φιλιασ Σεφ.

  • Duration45min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €2($2)
Operated by

OASA

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Piraeus.

  • Duration11min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

Radio Taxi Ikaros

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Piraeus.

  • Duration11min
  • Distance12km (7 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Piraeus

There are several options for getting from Athens to Piraeus by train, bus, tram, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 32min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 11min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €14 ($14).

The distance between Athens and Piraeus is around 9km (5 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 8km (5 miles)

It takes around 16min to get from Athens and Piraeus by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Athens to Piraeus is to take a taxi which takes around 11min and will set you back approx €14 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Piraeus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Athens and Piraeus. It typically takes around 16min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Athens and Piraeus with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 16min.

Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE) and Greek Railways (Suburban) run train services between Athens and Piraeus. Trains depart hourly and will take around 16min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Piraeus. It typically takes around 32min and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Athens and Piraeus with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 32min.

OASA run regular bus services between Athens and Piraeus. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 32min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Athens to Piraeus. We recommend that you take the train to Piraeus. instead which will take 16min.

The closest major airport to Piraeus is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Piraeus. Skiros Airport (SKU) (SKU) and Skiathos Airport (JSI) (JSI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Athens and Piraeus. The distance is around 12km (7 miles) by road and it will take around 11min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Piraeus is to take the train which takes, on average, 16min and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Athens to Piraeus

Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Piraeus

Transport options from Athens to Piraeus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
16min
€11($11)
every 10 mins9km (5 miles)
Bus
32min
€2($2)
every 10 mins13km (8 miles)
Tram
45min
€2($2)
every 20 mins14km (9 miles)
Taxi
11min
€14($14)
on demand12km (7 miles)
Drive
11min
€2($2)
on demand12km (7 miles)

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Airports near Piraeus

The following major airports near Piraeus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Piraeus
SKU
Skiros Airport (SKU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Piraeus
JSI
Skiathos Airport (JSI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Piraeus