The entire Attica prefecture (Athens, the suburbs and the city of Piraeus) has a state-of-the-art transportation infrastructure catering to residents and visitors.

METRO

The Athens Metro consists of three lines - Line 1 (the old Athens-Piraeus electric rail service, ISAP), Line 2 (underground), Line 3 (underground) - with analytical route maps displayed in every metro station. For more information visit Attico Metro and ISAP.

Athens Metro: http://www.ametro.gr/

TRAM

The tram network connects the centre of Athens (Syntagma Square) to the southern (coastal) suburbs serving the following routes:

Athens-Glyfada

Athens-Peace & Friendship Stadium (Paleo Faliro)

Glyfada-Peace & Friendship Stadium.

For more info visit the Athens Tram site: http://www.tramsa.gr/html/en/index.php

THE SUBURBAN RAILWAY ( Proastiakos )

It accommodates travel to/from:

Athens and the "Eleftherios Venizelos" Athens International Airport

Athens and Corinth

Corinth and "Eleftherios Venizelos"

Upon completion it will connect Piraeus and its port to Athens, the airport and other large urban centers in neighboring prefectures (Thiva, Chalkida, Loutraki).

For more info visit the Athens suburban railway website: http://www.proastiakos.gr/en/?tid=9&aid=43

BUSES / TROLLEY BUSES

Check with city bus and electric trolleybus itineraries, timetables and tickets.

For more info visit the sites:

Athens buses: http://www.oasa.gr/index.asp?lang=en

Athens trolley: http://www.athens-trolley.gr/index.aspx

ATHENS TAXIS

Taxis are yellow and equipped with a meter displaying the fare. The driver is obliged to activate upon hire. From 05:00-24:00 Tariff 1 applies, while from 24:00-05:00 Tariff 2.

Athens taxis: www.taxireservations.gr