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Exploring Athens by public transport is not difficult and quite inexpensive. We walked a lot for short distances, but for longer distances, taking the bus and metro in Athens is just ideal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Local transport in Athens consists of a network of metro, suburban trains (comparable to the S-Bahn), trams, buses and trolley buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Metrostation<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Metro<\/strong>
Riding the metro in Athens is the best way to get around the city quickly. There are 3 metro lines:
green -> line 1<\/em>
The “green” line goes from Pireo to Kifisia and stops at 24 stations.
red -> line 2<\/em>
This runs from Anthoupoli to Elliniko, is 17.5 kilometres long and stops at 20 stations.
blue -> line 3<\/em>
The blue line goes from Eleftherios Airport to Egaleo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The metro line to the airport runs every 30 minutes. Otherwise, the trains of the other metro lines run every 3 minutes during rush hours and every 5-10 minutes otherwise.
The metro lines run daily from around 5.30 am and end between midnight and 00.30 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Metro<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Suburban railway\/railway (Proastiakos).<\/strong>
The lines run above ground and connect Athens with the surrounding countryside. There are also inner-city connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tramway<\/strong>
There are 3 tram lines running through Athens. The tram\/tram is one of the most popular modes of transport in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus:<\/strong>
There are many regular buses in Athens and Piraeus, as well as trolley buses. Most of them are modern and air-conditioned. The trolley buses are used throughout the city. There are 366 vehicles on 22 routes.
The night bus network is very limited with only 3 lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cogwheel and cable railway in Athens<\/strong>
In the Kolonaki district, a funicular railway leads up Lykavittos.
Another cable car leads up Parnes with its mountain station, where the Athens Casino is located. You have to buy tickets for these cable cars separately!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Standseilbahn<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Where do I buy public transport tickets in Athens?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All tickets can be purchased from ticket machines. These are located in all metro stations and at tram stops. From time to time there are also ticket offices at the stops where tickets are sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, ticket sales points are located in kiosks near stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is possible to use the ticket machines in English! To do so, simply operate the switch to change the language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fahrkarten<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What kind of tickets can I buy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are 3 different types of tickets and the special airport ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ath.ena ticket<\/strong>
This is a paper ticket. This type of ticket is valid on all public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ath.ena Card<\/strong>
This is an anonymous chip card. The card can be loaded with credit or season tickets. This type of ticket is valid on all means of public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personalised smart card<\/strong>
This variant is used by Athenians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airport ticket<\/strong>
This ticket is only valid for travel from the airport to Athens or from Athens to the airport. Visually, it does not differ from the Ath.ena paper ticket, but the journey is more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Metro<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What fares and tickets are available?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following ticket options are available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n