Train from Piraeus Port

Piraeus Port Train

The Suburban Train (Proastiakos) links the Port of Athens with the city and El. Venizelos Airport. The A1 Suburban Train (Piraeus-Athens-Athens International Airport) runs from Piraeus Port, calling at various stations on its way. However, it doesn’t reach the city center. Thus, travelers who are looking for a traffic-independent way to get to downtown Athens typically settle on a metro ride. In any case, the Piraeus port train runs to Athens Central Station (Stathmos Larissis), located 2,5km/1,5 mile from the city center. From that station, passengers can change to lines traveling to various intercity destinations all over Greece. Moreover, trains also stop at Kato Acharnai Station. From there, travelers can hop on lines to Kiato.

Routes and Frequency of Piraeus Port Trains

Piraeus port train runs from 04:44 am to 08:44 pm, no matter the day. Hence, a train route is always available during that time frame, even on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Trains operate on an hourly basis, providing 17 routes per day. Overall, the train journey from Piraeus Port to Athens (Central Train Station) lasts about 21 minutes. On the other hand, the duration of train rides from Piraeus Port to Athens Airport is around 64 minutes.

Fares and Prices for Trains from Piraeus Port

The suburban train ticket from Piraeus Port to Athens Airport costs €9/$9,67 one-way. Return trips are somewhat more affordable as they are priced at €16/$17,20. Please note that the return trip must take place within 30 days from the first airport ride. Airport tickets can be used in all other modes of mass transit (tram, trolley, bus, metro) within 90 minutes from the first validation of the ticket. However, they aren’t valid for rides with express airport bus lines. Moreover, kids and teenagers aged 7 to 18 years old pay lower fares. Thus, the single ticket for port-to-airport rides costs €4,50/$4,80 if the passenger is up to 18 years of age, while children younger than 7 travel for free.

Tickets can be purchased from the station’s ticket offices or the automatic machines that are also located inside its premises. The ticket counters at Piraeus Station are open from 06:00 am to 10:30 pm. In fact, you can buy your ticket for the Piraeus port train up to 5 minutes before the route’s departure time.

Piraeus Train Station

Piraeus Train Station isn’t to be found inside the port’s complex. However, it lies right outside its premises, close to Gate E5. Thus, passengers can easily make their way from their gates to the railway station, while those arriving at the remote ferry gates can use the free shuttle that operates inside the Port of Athens. That being said, the free shuttle provides connections only to and from the ferry gates and doesn’t travel to the Piraeus Cruise Terminals.

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