Taxi & Transfers from Athens to Piraeus

How to Get from Athens to Piraeus Port

Athens city centre and Piraeus Port stand only 11 km apart, yet in high heat or rush-hour traffic that dash can feel longer. Picking the right ride means arriving at the ferry gate with time for coffee instead of jogging with a suitcase.

Below you’ll find the practical ways to cover that short hop—metro, public bus, a taxi from Athens to Piraeus, and a private taxi-transfer—laid out with real times, realistic fares and small luggage tips you can act on right away.

By Metro

Line 1 (Green) rolls from Monastiraki and Omonia every 4–6 minutes in summer. Tap €1.20 on your Ath.ena ticket, ride 20 minutes, step off under Piraeus Station and walk three minutes to Gate E8 for island ferries. Luggage travels free on the low floor but aisles tighten after 08:30 when commuters pour in.

By Public Bus

Blue Bus 040 links Syntagma Square and Piraeus 24 hours a day. Hand the driver €1.20, keep the paper stub, sit back for 40–45 minutes of south-coast crawl. Seats often vanish by Syngrou-Fix, so standers wedge bags by their knees; cheap, yes, just give yourself an hour if you need Gate E7 at a fixed sailing time.

Night owls favour the same line: service drops to every 30 minutes after 23:30 yet remains the sole budget route when the metro sleeps.

Mind pick-pocket peaks near Filopappou stop: keep zips forward and phone inside a zipped pocket – small habits save big headaches.

By Taxi

Yellow cabs idle on every central corner; flag one or use Beat to see a driver in five minutes. Day fare sits at €15–€18, meter starts €1.80 then ticks along Syngrou Avenue before gliding into the port ring road. Early Sunday can take 15 minutes; Friday 17 h might stretch to 35 if lights stack red. Fare includes two large cases; extra bags add €1 each.

Night rate (00:00 – 05:00) rises about 20 percent but trades transfers for straight-line peace of mind, handy with sleepy children or heavy musical gear.

Private Transfer

Pre-booking a taxi-transfer from Athens to Piraeus with Kiwitaxi fixes the cost at about €28 for an economy sedan. A driver meets you at hotel reception, loads bags, then uses shortcut lanes locals trust—no metre, no hidden supplements.

The ride matches a street cab for time, 20 minutes on a clear run. Yet the service folds bottled water, free child seats on request and 60 minutes of waiting into that price, so front-desk delays or lost room keys never dent your wallet.

Vehicle Classes for Your Transfer

• Economy – snug boot, two cabin trolleys and one 23 kg suitcase
• Comfort – extra rear-seat legroom, boot swallows two 23 kg cases side-by-side
• Minivan – six seats, sliding door, stroller or guitar case stands upright
• Business – hush cabin, leather trim, USB ports for laptop edits

Transfer with Children

Greek law demands approved restraints for under-12s. Note ages when booking and the correct seat arrives free—no wrestling plastic at departure or arguing with a street driver about clips.

Metro lifts take buggies, yet morning crush squeezes wheels; many parents swap four congested steps for four quiet doors of a private car.

Transfer with Pets

Cats relax in carriers; dogs travel on a short leash plus muzzle. Mention crate size at checkout so the operator assigns a boot that closes first go. Most drivers welcome polite paws, but prefer a warning to lay down seat covers.

What to See in Piraeus While You Wait

Gate E8 backs onto Akti Miaouli where cafés pour Greek coffee thick enough to stand a spoon. Ten minutes on foot finds the Archaeological Museum—small, rarely crowded, marble kouroi glowing under roof-light.

If ferries hide behind lateness, stroll five minutes to Mikrolimano harbour: wooden caiques bob beside sleek yachts, ouzo glasses chime, and octopus grills under hanging bulbs. One cloud will likely drift past—but the salty air and silver water make delays feel lighter.