For Athens Airport to downtown by metro, take Line 3 from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Monastiraki station. The X95 Airport Express bus runs to Syntagma Square, while the metro takes you directly to Monastiraki, about a 3-minute walk from Emporikon Athens Hotel.
- Metro: Line 3 serves Monastiraki; airport trains run every 36 minutes.
- Bus: X95 connects the airport with Syntagma Square and operates around the clock.
- Metro fare: €9.00 full fare one way; €4.50 discounted fare.
- Bus fare: €5.50 full fare one way; €2.70 discounted fare.
Airport transport options
The metro is the direct public transport choice for Monastiraki, while the X95 Airport Express serves Syntagma Square. Both routes use airport-specific tickets, so compare the destination and fare before boarding.
OASA operates the airport bus routes and publishes information on fares and service. The X95 runs 24 hours a day; its journey between the airport and Syntagma takes approximately 60 minutes, though traffic and travel time affect the duration. Its ticket covers one journey to or from the airport, and route-specific boarding and disembarking restrictions apply.
For the metro, the full-fare one-way Airport Ticket costs €9.00, the discounted fare is €4.50, and a two-way ticket costs €16.00. The one-way ticket is valid for 90 minutes after first validation on OASA transport; the two-way ticket is valid for 30 days.
You can pay the full €5.50 X95 fare using a contactless physical or virtual card. Validate it once at the blue validator when boarding. For a broader overview of Athens metro and public transport, compare the network and ticket details before setting out. For current fares and service information, check the official site before you go: OASA.
How do you take the metro from Athens Airport to Monastiraki?
Take Metro Line 3 from the airport toward Dimotiko Theatro and get off at Monastiraki. The line also serves Syntagma, giving you central stops along the same route.
Airport metro trains run every 36 minutes every day of the week. Since departures follow a set timetable, check the current schedule when planning your arrival rather than relying on a remembered departure time. The Metro Airport Ticket is valid for 90 minutes after its first validation on OASA transport.
At Monastiraki, the station is about a 3-minute walk from a four-star hotel in central Athens. The station is also about 9 minutes from the hotel by car.
If you are choosing between the metro and bus, the metro reaches Monastiraki directly, while the X95 goes to Syntagma and has a journey time of approximately 60 minutes, subject to traffic.
What about the X95 bus and road transfers?
The X95 Airport Express links Eleftherios Venizelos Airport with Syntagma Square and runs 24 hours a day. OASA estimates the journey at approximately 60 minutes, but traffic and the time of travel can change how long it takes.
Buy a one-way Airport Express ticket for €5.50 at the full fare or €2.70 at the discounted fare. The ticket is for one journey to or from the airport, and OASA’s boarding and disembarking restrictions apply. Full-fare passengers can also pay by contactless physical or virtual card, validating once on the blue validator as they board.
For a road journey, Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 37 minutes by car from Emporikon Athens Hotel. That is the hotel-to-airport journey time; it is not a quoted airport-to-hotel transfer time.
From Monastiraki station to the hotel
Monastiraki station is about a 3-minute walk from Emporikon Athens Hotel. After leaving the station, use the surrounding Monastiraki streets to continue on foot to the hotel; the station is also about 9 minutes away by car.
The station puts you in the Monastiraki area, with Psiri about 5 minutes on foot from the hotel. The Monastiraki and Psiri neighbourhood guide covers the two central districts and their setting.
FAQs
Does the airport metro stop at Monastiraki?
Yes. Metro Line 3 connects Athens Airport with Dimotiko Theatro and includes Monastiraki among its central stops.
How often does the airport metro run?
Airport metro trains run every 36 minutes every day of the week. Check OASA’s current service information before travelling.
Can you take a bus from Athens Airport to central Athens?
Yes. The X95 Airport Express runs between the airport and Syntagma Square 24 hours a day. OASA estimates the journey at approximately 60 minutes, depending on traffic and travel time.
How much is the airport metro ticket?
The full-fare one-way Metro Airport Ticket costs €9.00, and the discounted fare is €4.50. A two-way ticket costs €16.00.