Athens metro Lines 1, 2, and 3 serve central stations, with Line 3 linking the city centre to Piraeus and the airport. From Emporikon Athens Hotel, Monastiraki is about a 3-minute walk, making it a useful starting point for getting around Athens.
- Monastiraki is an interchange for Lines 1 and 3.
- Line 3 serves Piraeus, Monastiraki, Syntagma, and the airport.
- A 30-day OASA product covers multiple public transport modes and has airport-inclusive options.
- Ticket-office hours can vary; check the official site before you go.
Athens metro lines and central stations
Athens metro Lines 1, 2, and 3 connect central stations with destinations including Piraeus and the airport. Monastiraki is an interchange between Lines 1 and 3, while Syntagma serves Lines 2 and 3.
At Syntagma, entrances and exits are at Amalias/National Garden, Panepistimiou/Megali Vretania, and two points in Syntagma Square. The station is close to Syntagma Square, the National Garden, Ermou Street, Plaka, the Acropolis, Athens Cathedral, and Kolonaki.
Monastiraki station opened on 17 May 1895. From Emporikon Athens Hotel, Panepistimio is about an 11-minute walk and Thiseio about a 10-minute walk; these are additional stations to consider for journeys around the centre.
Finding the right ticket
- Ticket
- office purchases, the STASY Syntagma Lines 2 and 3 office is open 06:00–24:00 Mo
OASA’s 30-day product allows unlimited travel for 30 consecutive 24-hour periods from first validation. It covers buses, including Airport Express buses, trolleybuses, tram, Metro Lines 1, 2, and 3 to the airport, and the Suburban Railway section Magoula–Piraeus–Koropi.
If you use four tickets from a ticket pack in one day, OASA says no additional fare is charged for the rest of that day’s travel. For ticket-office purchases, the STASY Syntagma Lines 2 and 3 office is open 06:00–24:00 Monday to Friday. The Monastiraki Lines 2 and 3 office is open 09:40–24:00, though its hours may be modified.
Using Monastiraki, Panepistimio, and Thiseio
Choose Monastiraki for the direct interchange between Lines 1 and 3. From Emporikon Athens Hotel, the station is about a 3-minute walk; Panepistimio and Thiseio are about 11 and 10 minutes on foot, respectively.
For a closer look at the area around the station, the Monastiraki and Psiri neighbourhood guide covers this central part of Athens.
How do you get from central Athens to the airport and Piraeus?
Line 3 runs between Dimotiko Theatro and the airport, stopping at Piraeus, Monastiraki, and Syntagma. From Monastiraki, the first airport-bound train is at 05:51 and the last at 23:15. The first airport-bound trains from Piraeus and Syntagma are at 05:31 and 05:53, respectively.
Airport journeys have a different service pattern from other metro trips: Lines 2 and 3 run 24 hours every Saturday, but that service excludes routes to and from the airport. For airport transfer planning, see how to get from Athens Airport to Monastiraki.
For a trip beyond the city, the OASA 30-day product includes the Suburban Railway section between Magoula, Piraeus, and Koropi.
STASY and OASA publish service and ticket information, and schedules or office hours may change. Check the official site before you go.
The Emporikon Athens Hotel is in the centre, with Thiseio about a 10-minute walk away.
FAQs
Which Athens metro station is an interchange?
Monastiraki connects Metro Lines 1 and 3. Syntagma serves Lines 2 and 3.
Does the Athens metro connect to Piraeus and the airport?
Yes. Line 3 serves Piraeus and the airport, as well as Monastiraki and Syntagma.
What does the OASA 30-day product cover?
It includes unlimited travel across several modes, including buses, trolleybuses, tram, Metro Lines 1, 2, and 3 to the airport, and a specified Suburban Railway section. Its validity starts at first validation and lasts for 30 consecutive 24-hour periods.
Does the metro run all night?
Lines 2 and 3 have 24-hour service every Saturday, excluding airport routes. Airport-bound trains have separate first and last departures.