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There are a multitude of ways to get from Athens airport to Piraeus cruise port. The cruise port, located outside the Greek capital, is huge, so which dock you are departing from, or arriving into, should determine which method of transport to take.
There are buses, pre-arranged private shuttle transfers, metro/suburban railway services, and taxis on offer, and below, we give you more information on each, so you can choose the best option for your journey.
Athens Piraeus cruise port is located 12 kilometers from the centre of Athens on the west coast of the Greek mainland.
The port is designed in a U-shape, with three terminals, A -Miaoulis, B -Thermistocles and C -Alkimos, and has a total of 12 numbered gates. Most ferries to the Greek Islands tend to depart from the first 10 gates which focus on small to medium size cruise liners, and the larger cruise ships dock at gates E11 and E12.
A port shuttle bus connects Gate E7 (near the railway, Metro stations and luggage storage facilities), with gates E1, 2 and 3, and the bus times coincide with ship arrivals and departures. Taxis are also available near all the main gates, which are reasonably priced and convenient.
Athens airport (ATH), also known as Eleftherios Venizelos Athens International Airport, is the nearest to Piraeus cruise port just 50 kilometres away, with a journey time of 50-60 minutes by road. It’s the country’s busiest airport, connecting the city to the Greek mainland, its islands, and the rest of the world.
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It’s possible to travel to Athens Piraeus Greece cruise port via taxi. The yellow taxis are located outside the airport arrivals building - expect to pay around €50-55 during daylight hours and €70 in the evenings. The same modes of transport can also be taken to Piraeus Airport from cruise port and similar prices will apply.
A new direct Metro service operates regularly from Athens Airport to Piraeus station on the Blue Line from early morning until just before midnight daily. The journey takes around an hour, with a ticket price of €10 one way and €18 for a return trip.
There is also a suburban railway station next to the Metro if you prefer to travel overground. The journey time is around one hour to Piraeus and tickets are approximately €9 per person each way.
The number X96 public bus departs from Athens International Airport to Piraeus cruise port. They run every 20-40 minutes (season dependent), and the journey takes approximately 90 minutes - however, do allow longer if travelling during rush hour. This is the most cost effective mode of transport with tickets averaging €6 per person one way, and children under the age of six travel free.
One of the most luxurious and stress-free ways to reach the cruise port of Piraeus Greece from Athens Airport is via a pre-booked private transfer. Many companies provide English speaking drivers and deliver little extras like maps and refreshments upon request. The journey time is similar to that of a taxicab and prices range between €60 and €70.
If you need to store luggage at Athens Piraeus cruise port, large lockers are available in Cruise Terminal A the cost is €3-5 per 24 hours.
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