Route guide
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ATH
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Piraeus Port
How to get from Athens Airport (ATH) to Piraeus Port
Last verified:
November 10, 2026
The short answer
The simplest low-cost option is the X96 express bus, €5.50, running 24 hours straight to the port on Poseidonos avenue (OASA lists about 90 minutes, depending on traffic). The metro costs €9 and needs a change. Taxis are metered on this route, and we found no official fixed fare. A Mozio private transfer from €61.34 (sedan up to 3 people; van for groups of 4 or more from €81.79) is a fixed price booked in advance, with a 60-minute wait included.
Private transfer
from €61.34
Distance & time
about 45 km (28 mi) (estimate)
/
45-90 min
Uber available?
Limited
Top ride-hailing app
Uber (licensed taxis only; FreeNow also operates)
Mozio private transfer
Price
from €61.34
Time
about 45 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Fixed price booked in advance; your driver meets you and waits up to 60 minutes.
Mozio private van
Price
from €81.79
Time
about 45 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Private van for groups of 4 or more and ferry luggage, one fixed price for the whole vehicle.
Taxi
Price
Metered (check the fare with the driver before you go)
Time
45-60 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
We found no official fixed fare from the airport to Piraeus; ask the driver for the price before you set off.
Ride-hailing
Price
Varies with demand
Time
45-60 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
X96: €5.50 / Metro: €9
Time
X96: about 90 min depending on traffic (OASA) / Metro: about 70-90 min including the change (estimate)
What to know
X96: X96 runs 24 hours from the airport to the Port of Piraeus on Poseidonos avenue. Metro: Airport metro ticket is €9 and valid for 90 minutes; reaching Piraeus needs a change to line 1.
Rental car
Price
Varies by company
Time
45-60 min depending on traffic (estimate)
What to know
Rarely worth it for a ferry trip; port parking is limited and you must return the car.
Which option is best for you?
Budget solo traveler
Best option
Public transport
Why
The X96 is €5.50 and runs 24 hours straight to the port.
Families with kids
Best option
Mozio private transfer
Why
Door-to-port with a driver who meets you, no change of transport with kids and bags.
Groups or lots of luggage
Best option
Mozio private van
Why
One fixed price for groups of 4 or more, with room for ferry luggage.
Business travelers
Best option
Mozio private transfer
Why
Fixed price in advance and flight tracking, so a delay does not put your ferry plans at the mercy of a taxi queue.
Late-night arrivals
Best option
Mozio private transfer
Why
Driver waits up to 60 minutes and the price includes the gratuity, useful for a night ferry connection.
First-time visitors
Best option
Public transport
Why
One direct line to the port with no change, and OASA staff and signs at the airport bus stops.
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 €61.34
Typical time
about 45 min depending on traffic (estimate)
A private car for up to 3 people with standard luggage. You see the full price before paying, with the driver's gratuity included, and your driver waits up to 60 minutes after landing. Useful when a ferry departure is fixed and you do not want to rely on a bus that can run long in traffic. Reference drop-off: Piraeus port.
- 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 €81.79
Typical time
about 45 min depending on traffic (estimate)
Mozio shows the private van for groups of 4 or more, with room for ferry luggage (up to 8 passengers on the Peugeot Traveller, gratuity included). One price for the whole vehicle, with the same flight tracking and meet and greet as the sedan.
- 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. The well-known flat fare applies to the Athens city center, not to Piraeus, and we could not confirm an official fixed fare for the port, so expect a metered or negotiated price. Agree it with the driver before you start and ask which port gate you need (ferry gates are spread along the waterfront).
Price
Metered (check the fare with the driver before you go)
Typical time
45-60 min depending on traffic (estimate)
Ride-hailing
Uber in Athens works only with licensed taxis, so the car and 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.
Price
Varies with demand
Typical time
45-60 min depending on traffic (estimate)
Public transport
The X96 Airport Express Bus connects the airport and the Port of Piraeus 24 hours a day for €5.50 one way (OASA), with a stop on Poseidonos avenue and a connection to metro line 1. OASA gives about 90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Contactless bank card payment is accepted. Metro line 3 runs from the airport into central Athens, and line 1 continues to Piraeus. The airport ticket costs €9 (STASY/OASA) and is valid for 90 minutes. Check the route planner on the OASA site for the change station and current times. With large luggage the change adds stairs and walking.
Price
X96: €5.50 / Metro: €9
Typical time
X96: about 90 min depending on traffic (OASA) / Metro: about 70-90 min including the change (estimate)
Rental car
Rental desks are at the airport. If you are boarding a ferry, a car adds drop-off logistics, so it only makes sense if you are taking it on the ferry or driving on. Check return rules with the rental company.
Price
Varies by company
Typical time
45-60 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 the bus from Athens airport to Piraeus?
The X96 Airport Express Bus is €5.50 one way and runs 24 hours.
How long does the X96 take from the airport to Piraeus port?
OASA lists about 90 minutes, depending on traffic and time of use.
Is there a fixed taxi fare from Athens airport to Piraeus?
We found no official fixed fare for Piraeus. The flat fare applies to the city center, so agree the price with the driver first.
Can I take the metro from Athens airport to Piraeus?
Yes, with a change to line 1. The airport ticket is €9 and valid for 90 minutes.
Does the Mozio sedan fit my family?
Mozio's sedan shows for up to 3 people. For groups of 4 or more, Mozio shows a private van from €81.79.
What happens if my flight is delayed and I've booked a Mozio transfer?
Your driver tracks your flight and the wait time of 60 minutes after landing is included. There is free cancellation up to 6 hours before pickup on this ride.
How we compiled this guide
Mozio prices are public prices from Mozio's booking system (lowest sedan and van rates for this route to Piraeus port, checked 2026-11-10 for a 10 December 14:00 trip for 2 passengers; the sedan price includes the gratuity). The X96 and metro fares and the X96 duration come from OASA, opened on 2026-11-10. We could not confirm an official taxi fixed fare to Piraeus or an official metro journey time to the port, so those are marked as estimates or left to check. We have no measured ride-hailing price.
Last verified
November 10, 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
