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🚇 Public transportation
General info:
https://www.thisisathens.org/getting-around/public-transportation-metro-bus-tram
Quick tips:
Athens PT uses the same ticket for Metro-bus-tram, 1.2euros for 90 minutes
You do not need to buy a physical ticket; you may also scan your credit/debit card.
Google Wallet should work at metro stations and train stations, and on buses.
✈️ Airport Info
Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) is approximately 35 km from the city center. You can travel from the airport to the city using different means of transport: taxi, metro or bus.
🚕 Taxi
Official taxis are yellow, with a “Taxi” sign on the roof, and operate 24/7.
- The airport taxi rank is just outside Arrivals, near Exit 3.
- Once you exit the terminal, you’ll see the official taxis lined up—just join the queue and wait your turn.
- A taxi ride to Syntagma Square (city center) takes about 25 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
💡 Tip: It’s perfectly fine to let the driver know that you’re aware of the fixed fare to the city center.
Fixed fares:
- Day (05:00–00:00): €40
- Night (00:00–05:00): €55
Note: The day/night tariff depends on the time you arrive at your final destination, not when you leave the airport.
Useful links:
https://www.oasa.gr/en/
https://www.oasa.gr/en/visit-athens/airport-express-bus-lines/
https://www.oasa.gr/en/visit-athens/metro-line-3-to-airport/
Harokopio University
Workshop is going to take plase at Amphitheater G. Karabatzos, Harokopio University of Athens.
Harokopio University is located near the city center, and can be reached by bus or metro.
Tavros M1 metro stop is located at 700 meters away.
From Syntagma you may reach the University in about 20 minutes using trolleybus 1 & 5 among others.
Getting to Harokopio University:
- Monastiraki → Harokopio ***Link***: ~17 min
- Train, get off at Tavros + short walk
- Syntagma → Harokopio ***Link***: ~20–25 min
- Bus A2 or trolley 5, 1 + short walk
Emergency Numbers good to know during your stay
+30 Greece international code
100 Police
171 Tourist Police
166 Ambulance
199 Fire Department
108 Coast Guard
14944 Duty Hospitals, Doctors & Pharmacies
1016 SOS Doctors
210 779 3777 Poison Line
210 353 0000 Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos
*112 is a free European emergency number that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week that connects callers with the local police, fire brigade, coast guard & emergency medical services. Operators speak English, French and Greek.