Metro Guide 2025: Lines - Map - How to get a ticket
Lines
| Line | Colour | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | Green | Piraeus - Kifissia |
| Line 2 | Red | Anthoupoli - Elliniko |
| Line 3 | Blue | Dimotiko Theatro - Airport |
Click the link to visit the relevant page for more details.
Map
Select the arrow on the top left of the map to open the bar with the stations or the square icon on the top right to open in a new window.
How do I get a ticket
For regular use of the Metro the rechargeable Athena Card is recommended. They are charged at the stations at the vending machines or via the Internet. For card details you must visit the official website athenacard.gr.
For a ticket to the Airport read here.
In order to purchase a ticket from the vending machines select "Buy Travel Product". Ticket prices are:
| Athens Area | |
|---|---|
| 90 Minutes | 1.20 € |
| 24 Hours | 4.10 € |
| 5 Days | 8.20 € |
| 2 Trips | 2.30 € |
| 5 Trips | 5.70 € |
| 10 + 1 Trips | 12.00 € |
The Athens Area ticket is used on Metro, Tram and city buses. You can use it as many times as you need, as long as you validate it on all means you enter within that 90 minute period. It is still valid until you disembark even if the 90 minutes have passed. "Trips" refer to ticket packages that you buy at better prices.
| Airport Express Bus | |
|---|---|
| 90 Minutes | 5.50 € |
| Athens & Airport | |
|---|---|
| 90 Minutes | 9.00 € |
| Athens & Airport, Round | |
|---|---|
| 90 Minutes | 16.00 € |
| 3 days | 20.00 € |
The options "Card Info" and "Top Up" are for Athena Card. Insert the card into the slot and follow the instructions. Vending machines accept coins, banknotes and bank cards. Foreign bank cards may not be accepted so it's better to have change.
