Athens transport tickets and fares
Discover the various types of transport tickets and travel cards available in Athens and choose the best option for you.
The public transport system in Athens offers various kinds of electronic tickets, monthly and yearly travel cards that can easily be topped up. The price of transport tickets in Athens are cheaper than in other European cities like London or Amsterdam.
Different types of tickets
The following tickets are valid for umlinited travel via the city’s public buses, trolleybuses, metro, tram and commuter trains during a given time. You can also transfer when necessary:
- 90-minute ticket: € 1.40 (US$ 1.62)
- 24-hour ticket: € 4.50 (US$ 5.22)
- 5-day ticket: € 9 (US$ 10.45)
- 3-day tourist ticket (includes roundtrip transport from the airport): € 22 (US$ 25.55)
Seniors over 65, teenagers under 18, and university students under 25 can purchase reduced fare tickets. For example, the 90-minute ticket costs € 0.70 (US$ 0.81).
For children under 6, they can travel for free on all the means of transport.
Exclusions
The previously mentioned tickets do not include the trip to and from the airport. Check out our article on Athens International Airport for more information on the best ways to travel to and from the airport.
Where to Buy Tickets
The public transport tickets are available at any of the city’s metro stations, tram stops, train stations, bus ticket booths, kiosks, and the port of Piraeus (gates 3, 8, and 12).
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t forget to validate your transport ticket when you get on any means of transportation. Each journey must be completed within 90-minutes.
- There are no turnstiles in the metro stations, so you must validate your ticket at the yellow machines before getting on the platform.
- If you’re caught without a ticket, you will be charged a fine that is worth 60 times the 90-minute single journey (€ 84 (US$ 97.56)).
- We suggest you buy several tickets at a time as to make the most of your holidays.
