Quick answer: The best value from Athens Airport (ATH) to the city is Metro Line 3 (about €9, ~40 minutes direct to Syntagma and Monastiraki). The cheapest is the X95 express bus (~€5.50). Official taxis charge a flat €40 by day, €55 at night to the centre.
Your options compared
| Option | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Line 3 (to Syntagma) | ~40 min | ~€9 |
| X95 express bus | 60–90 min | ~€5.50 |
| Taxi (flat fare) | ~40 min | €40 day / €55 night |
Which should you choose?
Take Metro Line 3 for the best mix of price and speed straight into the centre. The X95 bus runs 24 hours and is cheapest, ideal for late arrivals. A flat-fare taxi suits groups or anyone with heavy bags heading to the port at Piraeus (a higher flat rate applies).
Tips
Buy the airport-specific metro ticket (a standard city ticket isn’t valid to/from the airport). Use only official taxis and confirm the flat fare before setting off.
FAQ
Cheapest way from Athens Airport to the city? The X95 bus (~€5.50).
How long does the metro take? About 40 minutes to Syntagma.
Heading to the islands? See our best time to visit Greece.
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John Morrison is the founder and lead travel writer at Packzup. Over the past decade he has explored destinations across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania — always self-funded, never on a press trip.