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nadellii

nadellii

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Can anyone give me some advice on the public transportation system in Athens, Greece?

I will be staying in Piraeus but will need to get around. I'll want to visit Acropolis area, as well as several other of the Athens neighborhoods.
 
You can get to the Plaka/Monastiraki touristy areas from Piraeus with the Metro. It's a great way to get around in Athens. Trains leave every 5mins so you just go to the platform and get the next train. You can get single trip, daily or weekly tickets. If you are going to be around for a while (5+ days) a weekly ticket is the best way to go.

For anything more out of the way, you can use the buses. Eg you can get to Vouliagmeni by bus but not metro or tram. It takes a lot longer though but enjoy the journey - it will be an adventure!
 
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nadellii said:
Can anyone give me some advice on the public transportation system in Athens, Greece?

I will be staying in Piraeus but will need to get around. I'll want to visit Acropolis area, as well as several other of the Athens neighborhoods.
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It's pretty reliable from what I can tell and the trains run on a regular schedule (on time). It's a great way to get around to the main areas.
 
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