Roberta Aguirre
Athens International Airport is located 33 km southeast of Athens, and there are several ways to get there from the city centre. One option is to take the bus, with several bus routes connecting the airport to different parts of Athens. These include the X93, X95, X96, and X97 bus routes, which offer connections to the port of Piraeus, Syntagma Square, and the Intercity Bus Terminal. The X97 route also connects to the Elliniko metro station. Buses depart from the airport every 20 to 40 minutes and tickets can be purchased at the airport or via contactless payment on board.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Bus Routes | Χ93, X95, X96, X97 |
| Χ93 Route | Airport - Kifissos Station |
| Χ95 Route | Airport - Syntagma Square |
| Χ96 Route | Airport - Piraeus port |
| Χ97 Route | Airport - Elliniko (daytime)/Dafni Metro Station (nighttime) |
| Χ93 Journey Time | 65 minutes |
| Χ95 Journey Time | 60 minutes |
| Χ96 Journey Time | 90 minutes |
| Χ97 Journey Time | 45 minutes |
| Χ93 Frequency | Every 40 minutes |
| Χ97 Frequency | Every 40-60 minutes |
| Bus Tickets (Adult) | €5.50 |
| Bus Tickets (Reduced) | €2.70 (for students, teenagers, over 65) |
| Bus Tickets (Children under 6) | Free |
| Bus Tickets (3-day Tourist Ticket) | €20 |
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Express bus routes from the airport
Athens International Airport is located 33 kilometres southeast of Athens and is easily accessible via the Athens ring road (Attiki Odos). There are four 24-hour express bus routes that connect Athens International Airport with the city. These are:
X93: Airport to Kifissos Station
The X93 bus connects the airport with the intercity bus station in Athens. The trip takes about 65 minutes and the bus departs every 40 minutes. This is the only way to reach the intercity bus station without taking a taxi.
X95: Airport to Syntagma Square
The X95 bus takes approximately 60 minutes and costs €5.50 for a single route.
X96: Airport to Piraeus Port
The X96 bus route takes about 90 minutes, depending on traffic. This route takes passengers along the coastal areas of Athens and is the one to use if you plan to take a ferry from Piraeus to the Greek islands, such as Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Kos, Crete, and Rhodes.
X97: Airport to Elliniko
The X97 route connects Athens Airport with Elliniko metro station (blue line). The journey takes approximately 45 minutes.
Tickets for these bus routes can be purchased at the ticket booth outside the arrivals hall (between exits 4 and 5).
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Where to buy bus tickets
The Athens public transport system is affordable and reliable, covering most of the city and its suburbs. You can use all means of public transport with the same ticket, which costs €1.20 and is valid for 90 minutes.
Athens International Airport is located 33 km southeast of Athens. It is easily accessible via the Athens ring road. The drive from downtown Athens takes around 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic. There are four express bus routes from the airport:
- X93: Airport to Kifissos Station (Journey time: 65 minutes)
- X95: Airport to Syntagma Square (Journey time: 60 minutes)
- X96: Airport to Piraeus port (Journey time: 90 minutes)
- X97: Airport to Elliniko (Journey time: 45 minutes)
Bus tickets for these routes are sold at the ticket booth outside the Arrivals hall, between Exits 4 and 5. One-way tickets cost €5.50 for adults and €2.70 for children, teenagers, and seniors. You can also pay directly at the validators with a contactless Visa/Mastercard (physical or digital via Apple Pay/Google Pay). This option is ideal for visitors who do not want to purchase a ticket from the booth.
In addition to the express bus routes, you can also purchase a 3-Day Tourist Ticket for unlimited travel and one round trip to/from Athens International Airport. These tickets are available at bus and metro ticket kiosks at the airport and several stations in Athens, including Omonia, Syntagma, Thissio, Monastiraki, Acropolis, and Piraeus.
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Bus ticket prices
The Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) offers a variety of ticket types for the city's public buses, trolleybuses, metro, tram, and commuter trains. Ticket prices for the Athens airport bus are €5.50 for a standard adult single ticket. Seniors over 65, teenagers under 18, and university students under 25 can purchase reduced fare tickets for €2.70. Children under 7 can travel for free. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth outside the arrivals hall (between exits 4 and 5).
There are four express bus routes from Athens Airport:
- X93: Airport to Kifissos Station (Intercity Bus Terminal) - estimated journey time: 65 minutes
- X95: Airport to Syntagma Square - estimated journey time: 60 minutes
- X96: Airport to Piraeus Port - estimated journey time: 90 minutes
- X97: Airport to Elliniko - estimated journey time: 45 minutes
The X93 bus route is the only way to reach the intercity bus station by bus, and it departs every 40 minutes. The X96 bus route is ideal if you plan to take a ferry from Piraeus to the Greek islands, such as Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Kos, Crete, or Rhodes. It takes about 90 minutes, depending on traffic, and offers a nice route along the coastal areas of Athens.
For those planning multiple journeys within Athens, OASA offers passes valid for an unlimited number of journeys on all OASA means (except the Airport Express and X80 bus lines) for 30, 90, 180, and 365 days. These passes are excellent options for visitors who plan to use public transportation extensively during their stay in Athens.
Athens also offers various electronic tickets, monthly and yearly travel cards, and 3-day tourist tickets, which are easily rechargeable and provide flexible options for visitors. It's worth noting that the 3-day tourist ticket does not include travel to and from the airport.
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Local bus connections
- X93: Airport to Kifissos Station, with an estimated journey time of 65 minutes. This route connects Athens Airport with the intercity bus station. It departs every 40 minutes.
- X95: Airport to Syntagma Square, with an estimated journey time of 60 minutes.
- X96: Airport to Piraeus port, with an estimated journey time of 90 minutes. This route takes a scenic route along the coastal areas of Athens.
- X97: Airport to Elliniko Metro Station during the day, and Dafni Metro Station at night. The journey time is approximately 45 minutes, and buses depart every 40-60 minutes.
The OASA local bus stop is located outside the Arrivals level of Athens Airport, between Exits 4 and 5. The KTEL buses stop can be found between Exits 2 and 3, opposite the airport hotel. Both buses stop at the Departures level when arriving at the airport.
Local bus tickets (ATHY.ENA Tickets) are one-way and cost €5.50 for adults. Reduced tickets are available for students, children aged 6-18, and elders, at a cost of €2.70. Children under 6 travel for free. Tickets can be purchased at ticket desks or kiosks located at the Arrivals level, between Exits 4 and 5. Contactless payments are also accepted on buses, but passengers must pay the full fare without discounts.
In addition to the express bus routes, there are also regional bus connections to Rafina and Markopoulo, with a transfer to the Lavrio regional bus line available at Markopoulo. These buses depart from the Arrivals Level, between Exits 2 and 3, in the outer lane opposite the Sofitel hotel.
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Regional bus connections
Athens International Airport is located 33 kilometres southeast of Athens. It is easily accessible via the Athens ring road (Attiki Odos). The airport is well-connected to the city centre and various other destinations through regional bus connections.
There are four express bus routes from the airport:
- X93: Connects the airport with the Athens intercity bus station (Kifissos Station). The trip takes about 65 minutes. This route is the only way to reach the intercity bus station besides a taxi. It departs every 40 minutes.
- X95: Connects the airport with Syntagma Square in the city centre. The estimated journey time is 60 minutes.
- X96: Connects the airport with Piraeus port, the biggest Greek port, in about 90 minutes. This is the bus to take if you plan to take a ferry to the Greek islands (Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Kos, Crete, Rhodes, etc.). It has available routes every 20-25 minutes.
- X97: Connects the airport with Elliniko metro station during the day and Dafni metro station during the night. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes. Buses leave the airport every 40-60 minutes.
In addition to the four express bus routes, there are a few other regional bus connections:
- KTEL Rafina: This bus departs from the Arrivals Level, between Exits 2 and 3, in the outer lane opposite the Sofitel hotel.
- KTEL Markopoulo: This bus also departs from the Arrivals Level, between Exits 2 and 3, in the outer lane opposite the Sofitel hotel. It has sparse routes and is only available during daytime hours.
- KTEL Buses: There are five KTEL buses serving Athens Airport.
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Frequently asked questions
The bus fare is €5.50 for adults and €2.70 for students, children and the elderly. Children under 6 travel for free.
You can buy tickets from the ticket kiosks at the airport's arrivals area, between exits 4 and 5.
Yes, contactless payments are accepted on the airport express buses.
The buses depart every 20-40 minutes and the journey takes between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the route.
Yes, you can take the metro, train or a taxi.
