During the times of antiquity, people regarded the Port of Piraeus as the “sea gates” of Hellene. At present, it is considered to be one of the largest passenger ports in Europe. It provides the possibility to take a cruise to any Greek island. Apart from trips, the port invites to admire its ships and unwind on sandy a beach. What is the most convenient route to the place of residence of Poseidon from the airport in Athens?
The route to the port provides an opportunity to admire local panoramas and the outskirts of Athens. The route passes through the “fanciest” districts of the capital, namely, Marousi. It is popular with fans of nightclubs, shopping, and exotic venues for dining.
At the very horizon, you might notice Kallithea. According to the legend, the suburb of Athens welcomed Theseus who came here after defeating Minotaur on Crete. Kallithea is a famous cultural center of the Pontic Greeks.
Both the airport and the port sit within the territory of Greater Athens. The distance from one place to another is 52 kilometers. The light vehicle overcomes this route within 45 minutes. A trip using public transport usually takes up to two hours.
The X96 bus departs right from Athens Airport every 40 minutes. Piraeus Port is the endpoint of its route. The fare is €6 per person. The route is accessible around the clock.
Choose the Greek buses if you travel with a handbag. In the case if your suitcases are capacious, you will face a range of difficulties. The bus cabin is often overcrowded, which causes discomfort.
The integration of Piraeus Port into the area of Greater Athens involved the establishment of the same-called subway station. The airfield sits at the Blue line of Athens Metro. The Green line has the port as its endpoint. To access the port area, get off at the Syntagma Square station and switch to the Monastiraki station. Then, you will need to take the direct train running to the Piraeus Port.
The trains of Athens Metro run from 5:50 till 22:58. The fare is €10 per person. If you travel as a group, you can save by buying special tickets. The Greek metro uses tickets instead of the tokens. You should necessarily compost it before a trip.
An electric train to Piraeus Port leaves every hour at the same platform, which services subway trains. The fare depends on the class of the cabin’s comfort. The cheapest ticket costs €3, the most prestigious (first-class “Intercity” ticket) - €11.
When a traveler arrives at Eleftherios Airport in the daytime, he can use the facilities of a taxi from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port at about €80−95. The trips at night, on weekends, and public holidays are more expensive.
Apart from basic tariffs, the taxi providers in Athens usually take fees for landing, expectation, and help with baggage. In the case of the influx of travelers, the tariffs might significantly increase for ten or more euros.
By booking a vehicle in advance – a transfer – you guarantee yourself absolute comfort during a journey. You will see a driver at the airport with a name-tag at the given place within the area of Athens Airport Eleftherios Venizelos.
The client selects a taxi by himself. Thus, he gets the vehicle with the spacious boot and, if needed – equipped with facilities for handicapped people, small children, and pets.
A trip using a transfer is provided with all-round comfort: air-conditioning, clean drinking water, as well as favorite music. You do not have to worry about the risk of missing the necessary stop – relax or take a nap inside the cabin. A driver will give you a ride to the given hotel or hostel and wake you up there.
The transfer taxi fare from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port of the Standard category from Aktis (Toyota Corolla, VW Golf or Skoda Octavia) starts at €71. The price of comfortable Peugeot 508 and Mercedes E-class starts at €80. The minimum fare of booking a vehicle of Premium Class – Mercedes S-class, Audi A8 or BMW 7 starts at €141.
The minivan-comfort Mercedes Vito or Vito Tourer will become a great variant for trips of a group of up to 7 people. A transfer using a minivan costs from €101. The minibusses Mercedes Sprinter and Volkswagen Crafter are offered for hire from €179 per trip to Piraeus Port.
The price of a transfer Athens Airport to Piraeus Port does not depend on the occupancy, the date and time of arrival. Our company does not take hidden commissions and extra fees.
After the completion of the form on the main page of aktis.taxi, you will see a list of vehicles we are ready to offer you. After you choose a suitable option, you have to press the “Book” button. After that, the system will offer you to fill out the reservation application for a transfer taxi. Please, fill out and send this form.
We will send you the details of your order and the final cost of a transfer on the given email for approval. Do you agree with all the information inside it? Confirm the data, and we will deliver you in any place within the area of Piraeus Port.
While making a booking via our website, you do not have to make prepayments. You can also cancel the order for free.
The vehicles in our car fleet undergo regular inspections. They are ready to deliver you in any direction. Our drivers are punctual, speak English, and polite. They help passengers to load their suitcases into the boot at no cost.
English-speaking tech-support provides fast and effective problem solutions. For example, we are always aware of the flight delays of our clients. In such a case, the driver waits for his passenger for a 45-minute period of time at the airfield at no cost. You can also ask for a 15-minute stop on the way that will be provided free of charge.
Have a pleasant flight and an enjoyable Athens Airport transfer to cruise port!
Peugeot 301, Citroen C-Elyssee
Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5Mercedes S, BMW 7
Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7
Citroen, Hyundai H-1, Nissan Primastar
Mercedes Vito, Vito Tourer
Mercedes Viano, V-class
