How to get from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos to Syntagma & Plaka
High confidenceChecked May 2026
Take Metro Line 3 (blue) direct to Syntagma — €9 single, runs every 30 min.
Best options
Best overall
Metro Line 3 direct to Syntagma; walk into Plaka from there.
Cheapest safe
X95 express bus to Syntagma — €6, 24/7.
Best at night
X95 bus runs all night; airport taxi flat fare €40 day / €55 night.
With luggage / kids
Airport taxi at the official flat fare, or metro with a small bag.
Taxi fare
Official flat fare €40 (day) / €55 (night) Athens centre. Fares vary by traffic and tolls.
Ride-hailing
Uber and Beat dispatch local licensed taxis only — pricing similar to metered fare.
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Public transport
Metro Line 3 to Syntagma; X95 express bus 24h.
After landing — step by step
- 1Exit arrivals and follow signs to Metro / Bus
- 2For metro: buy a €9 airport single at the machine
- 3For bus: X95 stop is outside Exit 5
- 4Taxi: official rank only, insist on the published flat fare
Scam warnings
Drivers claiming the flat-fare 'doesn't apply today'
'Found' gold ring distraction on the curb
Avoid this
- • Private 'transfer' offers in arrivals
- • Drivers refusing the flat fare
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