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Acropolis of Athens in Greece

Athens Airport to the Acropolis

Wondering how to get from Athens Airport to the Acropolis? You can use public transport (metro or bus), take a taxi, or book a private transfer.

The Acropolis of Athens, the most-visited attraction in the Greek capital, is located on an elevated rock plateau in the heart of the city.

Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos is located in the region of Spata, 32.7 kilometers (20.3 miles) southeast of the Acropolis and the city center of Athens (see map).

In this article we describe different options for traveling from the international airport in Athens to the Acropolis.

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The Parthenon at the Acropolis of Athens in Greece
The Parthenon, framed by a dramatic sky

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Athens Airport to the Acropolis by Private Transfer

Private transfers offer a very convenient and hassle-free way of getting from Athens Airport to the Acropolis.

A private transfer is especially useful if you plan to travel with young kids or older family members and rates are often per group.

You will be greeted in the arrivals area at Athens Airport by a professional driver and be driven straight to the Acropolis in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Smaller groups (up to 3 passengers) are typically transported in a Mercedes Benz E Class and larger groups (up to 7 passengers) in a Mercedes Benz V Class or Vito.

Drivers that speak English, Spanish, Italian, or Greek can be requested. Transfers are available everyday, 24/7.

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Athens Airport to the Acropolis of Athens by Public Transport

Public transport is a convenient and budget-friendly way to transfer from Athens Airport to the Acropolis in the Athens city center. You can travel by the metro or by bus.

Metro

The metro is the faster of the public transport options. Take Line M3 (the Blue Line) to Syntagma Station, where you will change to Line M2 (the Red Line) to the Akropoli Station (just one stop away).

The Acropolis has two entrances. From Akropoli Station, the southeast entrance to the Acropolis is just a 2-minute walk, while the main entrance is about a 10-minute walk.

The Blue Line runs every 36 minutes between 06:10 a.m. and 11:34 p.m., and the journey from the airport to Syntagma Station takes about 40 minutes.

💡TIP: Keep your tickets safely for production in the event of inspections (which are frequent), and stay alert to pickpockets, who tend to frequent the metro.

Bus

The bus is another convenient way to travel between the airport and the city center in Athens.

The X95 Airport Express service connects the airport to Syntagma Square, from where you can catch bus number 230 to the Akropolē bus stop, from where the Acropolis is a very short walk. You can also catch bus 035, 025, or 040.

You can also walk to the Acropolis from Syntagma Square: the walk is about 15 minutes to the side entrance and about 25 minutes to the main entrance.

Bus X95 departs every 15 to 20 minutes through the day and night, and the journey time to Syntagma Square is about 60 minutes. Remember to validate your ticket upon boarding.

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The Acropolis from Athens Airport by Taxi or Rideshare

You can also take a taxi from Athens Airport to the Acropolis. Although it’s expensive, a taxi is convenient and you’ll ride in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.

The yellow Athens Airport taxis can be found at the official stand outside Exit 3 at the Arrivals level of the airport.

There is a flat rate: 40€ during the daytime (05:00 a.m. – 00:00 a.m.) and 55€ at night.

The journey from Athens Airport to the city center, where the Acropolis is located, should take 35 to 40 minutes in normal traffic.

A note about rideshares: While rideshares such as Uber and Lyft are available at Athens Airport, the companies use licensed taxi drivers in Athens, so you’ll essentially be booking a taxi through the app.

Driving from Athens Airport to the Acropolis

If you plan to rent a car at Athens Airport, you can drive to the Acropolis in about 35 to 40 minutes in normal traffic (see map).

Wondering about parking at the Acropolis? While there is no car park lot at the Acropolis complex, you can park in parking garages nearby, or find street side parking if you are very lucky.

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