Information about public transport in Greece

Travelling around Greece by public transport is reasonably easy thanks to a comprehensive transport network. Buses are convenient for moving across the country, with a network that can reach even the smallest villages. ... Moreover, Greece also has an extensive domestic air network.

1. How is public transport in Greece?
2. What type of transportation is used in Greece?
3. How much is public transport in Greece?
4. What is the best way to get around in Athens?
5. Does Greece have a subway?
6. How do ideas get around in Greece?
7. How do you get around Greece cheaply?
8. Does Greece have trains?
9. How do you pay for buses in Athens?
10. How do I buy a train ticket in Greece?
11. How much is the Metro from Athens Airport?
12. Is Athens easy to walk around?
13. Is Athens expensive?
14. What do I need to know before going to Athens?

How is public transport in Greece?

The Athens public transport system is affordable, reliable and covers most of the city and suburbs. You can use all means of public transport using the same ticket (a single ticket costs €1.40 and is valid for 90 minutes).

What type of transportation is used in Greece?

The standard overland public transport in Greece is the bus. Train networks are limited, even more so with recent cutbacks. Buses cover most primary routes on the mainland and provide basic connections on the islands.

How much is public transport in Greece?

So how much do these tickets and cards cost? Well the 90 minute ticket costs 1.40 euros. The 24 hour ticket costs 4.5 euros and the 3-Day tourist ticket costs 22 euros. (The bus to and from the airport costs 6 euros and the metro to and from the airport costs 10 euros.)

What is the best way to get around in Athens?

The best way to get around Athens is on foot and by metro; most of the city's major attractions are located within walking distance or a short metro ride of one another. In fact, renting a car is little more than a nuisance, as traffic is heavy and parking hard to find.

Does Greece have a subway?

The Athens Metro is actively connected with the other means of public transport, such as buses, trolleys, the Athens Tram and the Proastiakos Athens suburban railway. ... This is the only metro system in Greece, until the Thessaloniki Metro begins operations in 2023.

How do ideas get around in Greece?

Movement. Movement describes the way people get ideas from one place to another and the way they transport goods. In Athens they travel with buses, trains, taxis, motorbikes, cars, and airplanes. Goods are mostly transported and sent from Athens Greece' ports.

How do you get around Greece cheaply?

Using sites like Skyscanner and other money-saving travel resources make traveling around Greece ultra-affordable. Look for airlines like Aegean, Olympic, and RyanAir. You can fly from Athens to some of the best Greek islands in just an hour. Meanwhile, ferries can take up to ten long hours.

Does Greece have trains?

The Greek railway system is served by OSE, the Greek train organization. The main railway routes in Greece are Athens-Thessaloniki, Athens-Patra (served by Proastiakos train till Kiato), Athens/Thessaloniki-Alexandroupoli (Dikaia), Athens/Thessaloniki-Florina and Athens/Thessaloniki-Kalambaka (Meteora).

How do you pay for buses in Athens?

Passengers are asked to keep safe distances while using the transport system, pay by credit/debit cards instead of cash if possible and follow instructions of the personnel. Bus passengers cannot use the front door to get on or off the bus.

How do I buy a train ticket in Greece?

Tickets may be purchased:

1. At physical sales points: Ticket Counters at the railway Stations and TRAINOSE Travel & Tourism Offices.
2. Online, through the TRAINOSE website: tickets.trainose.gr.
3. Through the mobile ticketing application.

How much is the Metro from Athens Airport?

The metro line departs from Athens airport every 30 minutes (05′ and 35′), and costs 10€ one way or 18€ for a round-trip.

Is Athens easy to walk around?

Walking around Athens is really easy providing you are fit enough (to cope with both distance and temperature), then it really isn't at all necessary to use public transport.

Is Athens expensive?

Is Athens expensive? Athens is certainly not cheap, but it is not very expensive either. In comparison to other European capitals, we would say that Athens is somewhere in the middle. It all depends on what type of traveler you are and how much budget you wish to spend during your visit.

What do I need to know before going to Athens?

22 Things to Know Before You Go to Athens

• Soak up the energy. Athens today is what Berlin was like 20 years ago—or at least, so say my middle-aged Berlin friends. ...
• Come off-season. ...
• Learn something. ...
• Be smart with your phone. ...
• Do your part. ...
• Spend cash. ...
• Fuel with coffee. ...
• Eat well.