Piraeus to Athens by train
Travel from Piraeus (Greece) to Athens (Greece) by train (8km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.
To travel by train from Piraeus to Athens in Greece, please read the following information and blog posts.
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8 km
How to use the following information: we show you the best routes and where to buy tickets. On longer routes you may need more than one ticket. Book your tickets step by step as explained. If you have questions about the route from Piraeus to Athens, please ask in our forum. Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible.
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1a Travelling from Piraeus (Greece) to Athens (Greece)
Travel from Piraeus to any place in Athens by local transport. The ticket price is 1,50 EUR for a period of 90 minutes. Buy the ticket at a ticket machine inside the stations.
But first you have to get from Piraeus ferry terminal to Piraeus railway station. There is a free shuttle bus service from ferry terminal B and C to ferry terminal A, which runs every 15 minutes. From ferry terminal A you have to walk to Piraeus railway station. The walking distance is 30 minutes.
Where to buy a ticket from Piraeus to Athens?
Buy the train ticket at a railway station. Note: in some countries you have to pay a service fee at the ticket counter. The ticket can be purchased at a station in the country of departure, also sometimes in other countries.
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Eurail: if you want to travel this route by Eurail instead of train tickets, have a look here for reservation fees and further information.