Discover the best weekend getaways departing from Nice to Athens. The inbound flight is on Friday evening or Saturday morning, and the return flight is on Sunday evening.
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Athens Airport (Elefthérios Venizélos) is located ~33–34 km southeast of central Athens. Your travel options include:
Metro (Line 3 Blue)
Runs roughly every 30–36 minutes, between 06:10 – 23:34.
Travel time: ~40 minutes to Syntagma or Monastiraki.
One-way Airport ticket: €9, return return €16. Includes 90-min local transfers.
Express Bus — Lines X95, X93, X96, X97
X95 to Syntagma: ~60 minutes (up to 90 min in heavy traffic); fare €5.50. Reduced fares around €2.70.
Suburban Railway (Proastiakos)
Runs every 15–25 minutes to Larissis Station in ~45 minutes. Connects with metro.
Taxi (Flat Rate)
Day (05:00–24:00): €40 to city center; night (00:00–05:00): €55. Includes surcharges.
Pre-Arranged/Private Transfer
Fixed-rate private taxis ~€45 day / €55 night for up to 4 passengers. Premium vans from €82.
Traveler Insight: A visitor noted, “Bus to Syntagma (X95) is €6, metro about €11,” likely including full-fare zones.