Public transit in Athens
Athens runs on the Athens Metro + Tram + Bus + Suburban Rail. Here's everything you need to know before you arrive.
At a glance
System name
Athens Metro + Tram + Bus + Suburban Rail
Lines / network size
3 metro lines
Single fare
€1.20 (90 min)
Day pass
€4.10 (≈ US$4.50)
How you pay
Ath.ena Ticket (paper) or Ath.ena Card (rechargeable)
Top tip
Metro is clean and reaches the airport (€10 single, €18 day pass with airport). Tickets are valid 90 minutes including transfers.
⚠ Heads up: common scam
Pickpockets on metro line 1 (green) near Omonia and Monastiraki.