Route guide
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ATH
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Athens City Center
How to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Athens city center
Last verified:
November 9, 2026
The short answer
The cheapest way is the X95 express bus to Syntagma at €5.50, running 24 hours, or Metro line 3 at €9 (about 40 minutes). Taxis have a flat fare to the city center; a 2026 ministerial decision is reported at €50 by day and €65 from midnight to 05:00, but we could not confirm it on an official page. A Mozio private transfer from €48.18 (gratuity included; van from €67.73) is a fixed price booked in advance, with your flight tracked.
Private transfer
from €48.18
Distance & time
about 33 km (21 mi)
/
35-60 min
Uber available?
Limited
Top ride-hailing app
Uber (licensed taxis only; FreeNow also operates)
Mozio private transfer
Price
from €48.18
Time
about 38-50 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Fixed price booked in advance; your driver tracks your flight and meets you.
Mozio private van
Price
from €67.73
Time
about 38-50 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Private van for groups and extra luggage, one fixed price for the whole vehicle.
Taxi
Price
Flat fare, about €50 day / €65 night (check the current fare at the rank)
Time
35-60 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Flat fare to the inner ring of Athens; a 2026 ministerial decision is reported to set €50 by day and €65 from midnight to 05:00, including tolls and luggage.
Ride-hailing
Price
Varies with demand
Time
35-60 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Uber books licensed taxis only in Athens; check the app price before you book.
Public transport
Price
€5.50 (X95 bus) / €9 (Metro line 3)
Time
about 40 min (metro), about 60 min (X95, traffic dependent)
What to know
X95 Express Bus to Syntagma runs 24 hours; Metro line 3 to Syntagma takes about 40 minutes.
Rental car
Price
Varies by company
Time
35-60 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Rarely worth it for a stay in central Athens; parking is scarce and tolls apply on the Attiki Odos.
Which option is best for you?
Budget solo traveler
Best option
Public transport
Why
The X95 bus is €5.50 and runs 24 hours, the lowest price by far.
Families with kids
Best option
Mozio private transfer
Why
Your driver meets you in arrivals and drops you at the hotel: no metro stairs or bus stop with a stroller and tired kids.
Groups or lots of luggage
Best option
Mozio private van
Why
One fixed price for the whole van, from €67.73, instead of squeezing a group into two taxis.
Business travelers
Best option
Mozio private transfer
Why
Fixed price agreed in advance and flight tracking, so a delay doesn't leave you hunting for a ride.
Late-night arrivals
Best option
Mozio private transfer
Why
Your driver waits even if you land late, and the price already includes the gratuity.
First-time visitors
Best option
Taxi
Why
The city center flat fare means no meter surprises, and taxis wait outside arrivals with no booking needed.
Limited
In Athens, Uber books licensed taxis only, so there is no private car option and fares follow the taxi system. We have no measured price range for this route, and the app price can differ from the taxi flat fare, so check it before you book. FreeNow also books licensed taxis in Athens.
Each option in detail
Mozio private transfer
Price
from €48.18
Typical time
about 38-50 min depending on traffic (estimate)
A private car for up to a few travelers with standard luggage. You see the full price before paying, with the driver's gratuity included, and it doesn't change with traffic or flight delays. Your driver takes you to your hotel, so no metro stairs or taxi queue with bags. The reference drop-off is Hotel Grande Bretagne at Syntagma.
- Flight tracked: your driver adjusts to delays
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Instant confirmation and 24/7 support
Mozio private van
Price
from €67.73
Typical time
about 38-50 min depending on traffic (estimate)
The easy pick for groups, families with strollers or several large suitcases. One price for the whole van, split however you like, with the same flight tracking and meet and greet as the private car.
- Flight tracked: your driver adjusts to delays
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Instant confirmation and 24/7 support
Taxi
Official taxis wait outside arrivals and charge a flat fare to the city center inside the inner ring. A ministerial decision published on 18 September 2026 is reported to set the fare at €50 from 05:00 to midnight and €65 from midnight to 05:00, including tolls, luggage and surcharges. We found this figure on a third-party page and could not confirm it on an official page: older figures of €40 and €55 still appear on some guides. Confirm the fare with the driver before you set off. Outside the inner ring the meter runs.
Price
Flat fare, about €50 day / €65 night (check the current fare at the rank)
Typical time
35-60 min depending on traffic (estimate)
Ride-hailing
Uber in Athens works only with licensed taxis, so the car and the driver are the same as at the taxi rank. The price is shown in the app and may include a booking fee, so we do not quote a range. FreeNow also books licensed taxis. Compare the app price with the taxi flat fare.
Price
Varies with demand
Typical time
35-60 min depending on traffic (estimate)
Public transport
The X95 Airport Express Bus runs between the airport and Syntagma Square 24 hours a day for €5.50 one way (OASA). Metro line 3 (operator STASY) runs from the airport to Syntagma in about 40 minutes for €9 one way; regular 24-hour tickets do not cover airport trips, so buy the airport ticket. Check OASA and STASY for current fares and times, because they can change.
Price
€5.50 (X95 bus) / €9 (Metro line 3)
Typical time
about 40 min (metro), about 60 min (X95, traffic dependent)
Rental car
Rental desks are at the airport. For a stay limited to the city center, a car adds parking costs and tolls. Ask your hotel about parking before you book.
Price
Varies by company
Typical time
35-60 min depending on traffic (estimate)
- Take only official licensed taxis from the rank outside arrivals and confirm the flat fare with the driver before you go.
- Regular 24-hour public transport tickets do not cover airport trips. Buy the airport metro ticket or the X95 ticket.
- The X95 bus takes longer than the metro at rush hour because it shares the road. The metro takes about 40 minutes.
- Ignore people offering rides inside the terminal. Use the taxi rank, the app or your pre-booked driver.
- Landing late? The X95 runs 24 hours, but metro hours are limited, so check STASY for the last train.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Athens airport to the city center?
A flat fare to the inner ring. A 2026 ministerial decision is reported at €50 by day and €65 from midnight to 05:00, but we could not confirm it on an official page, so confirm with the driver.
Is a Mozio transfer cheaper than a taxi from Athens airport?
They are close. Athens taxis charge a flat fare to the center, about €50 by day and €65 at night; check the current fare at the rank. A Mozio private transfer starts from €48.18 with gratuity included, at a fixed price booked in advance.
Is Uber available in Athens?
Yes, but it books licensed taxis only. We have no measured price range, so check the app.
How much is the bus from Athens airport to Syntagma?
The X95 Express Bus is €5.50 one way and runs 24 hours.
How long does the metro take from Athens airport to the center?
About 40 minutes to Syntagma on Metro line 3, for €9 one way.
What happens if my flight is delayed and I've booked a Mozio transfer?
Your driver tracks your flight and adjusts the pickup time, at no extra cost. If your plans change, there is free cancellation up to 6 hours before pickup on most rides.
How we compiled this guide
Mozio prices are public prices from Mozio's booking system (lowest sedan and van rates for this route to Hotel Grande Bretagne, checked 2026-11-09 for a 10 December trip; the sedan price includes the gratuity). The X95 and metro fares and times come from OASA, STASY and the airport, opened on 2026-11-09. The taxi flat fare comes from a third-party report of a 2026 ministerial decision that we could not confirm on an official page. We have no measured ride-hailing price. Where no official figure exists (driving times), we give a range and mark it as an estimate.
Last verified
November 9, 2026
- Flight tracked: your driver adjusts to delays
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Instant confirmation and 24/7 support
Flight tracked · Free cancellation up to 24 h · Instant confirmation · 24/7 support
