Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Metro
The metro works well and posted maps are self-explanatory (icons and English transla-
tions). Trains operate from 5am to midnight (every four minutes during peak periods and
every 10 minutes off peak); on Friday and Saturday, lines 2 and 3 run until 2am. Get in-
formation at
www.isap.gr
and
www.ametro.gr
.
All stations have wheelchair access.
Line 1 (Green)
The old Kifisia-Piraeus line is known as the Ilektriko and travels
slower than the others and above ground. Transfer at Omonia and Attiki for line 2,
Monastiraki for line 3 and Nerantziotissa for suburban rail. The hourly all-night bus ser-
vice (bus 500 Piraeus-Kifisia) follows this route, with bus stops located outside the train
stations.
Line 2 (Red)
Runs from Agios Antonios in the northwest to Agios Dimitrios in the
southeast. Attiki and Omonia connect with line 1, Syntagma connects with line 3.
Line 3 (Blue)
Runs northeast from Egaleo to Doukissis Plakentias, with the airport train
continuing from there. Transfer for line 1 at Monastiraki and line 2 at Syntagma.
Train
outer regions and the northern Peloponnese. It connects to the metro at Larisis, Doukissis
Plakentias and Nerantziotissa stations, and goes from the airport to Kiato (€14, 1¾
hours).
Tram
via Glyfada.
Trams run from Syntagma to Faliro (45 minutes), Syntagma to Voula (one hour) and
Faliro to Voula from 5.30am to 1am Sunday to Thursday (every 10 minutes), and from
5.30am to 2.30am on Friday and Saturday (every 40 minutes).
The Syntagma terminus is on Leoforos Vasilissis Amalias, opposite the National Gar-
dens, with ticket vending machines on platforms.
TAXI
Despite the large number of yellow taxis, it can be tricky getting one, especially during
rush hour. Thrust your arm out vigorously...and still you may have to shout your destina-
tion to the driver to see if he or she is interested. Make sure the meter is on.
If a taxi picks you up while already carrying passengers, the fare is not shared: each
person pays the fare on the meter minus any diversions to drop others (note what it's at
