# Cheap and Easy: How to Use the 24/7 Express Buses from Athens Airport

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If you're arriving at **Athens International Airport (ATH)** and looking for the easiest way to reach the **city center** , the **port of Piraeus** , or **intercity bus terminals** , the **Express Bus Lines** are your most convenient and affordable option. These buses run **24 hours a day, 7 days a week** , providing **direct, non-stop service** between the airport and key points in the city.  

Available Express Bus Routes from Athens Airport
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Athens Airport is served by four dedicated Express bus lines that offer reliable connections to important city locations:

* **X95** -- Airport to **Syntagma Square** (Athens city center)

* **X96** -- Airport to **Piraeus Port** (for ferry connections to the islands)

* **X93** -- Airport to **Kifisou and Liosion intercity bus stations** (KTEL buses to other regions in Greece)

* **X97** -- Airport to **Elliniko Metro Station** (Red Line -- Line 2 of the Athens Metro)

Each route offers a direct transfer with no need to change buses or trains.

Related: https://myartemida.gr/en/article/how-to-get-from-athens-airport-to-kifisos-bus-station-x93-bus-schedule-2025.md
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Tickets and Payment Options
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The one-way fare for all Express bus lines is **€5.50** . The ticket is valid for a **single trip to or from the airport**.

You can purchase your ticket from **automatic ticket machines** located at the airport and around the city. Please note that **starting August 1, 2024** , tickets will **no longer be available for purchase onboard** the Express buses. Be sure to buy your ticket in advance before boarding.  

Contactless Payment - No Physical Ticket Required
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As a convenient alternative, you can now pay directly by **tapping a contactless bank card** or **mobile device** (e.g., smartphone with Google Pay or Apple Pay) on the reader as you enter the bus.

There's **no need to carry an ATH.ENA card or paper ticket** . Simply tap once when boarding.

The full fare of €5.50 applies for contactless payments as well.

Important Boarding Rules
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Special boarding and alighting rules apply to Express bus lines:

* On trips **to the airport**, only boarding is allowed. You cannot get off at intermediate stops.

* On trips **from the airport**, only alighting is allowed. You cannot board along the way.

These rules apply **at all times of day**, on all lines.  

Estimated Travel Times
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Travel time depends on traffic conditions and time of day. Average durations are as follows:

* **X95** (Syntagma): approx. 60 minutes

* **X96** (Piraeus): approx. 90 minutes

* **X93** (Intercity bus terminals): approx. 65 minutes

* **X97** (Elliniko metro station): approx. 45 minutes

Related: https://myartemida.gr/en/article/how-to-get-from-athens-airport-ath-to-the-city-center---full-guide-for-2025.md
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