Athens Airport to Ioulianou 50
Three reliable ways to reach your apartment from Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos). Pick what fits your bag, budget and time of arrival — we'll walk you through every step.
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Athens Metro, Suburban & Tram network
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View full size Suburban Railway · Προαστιακός
Direct to Larissa Station — fast & spacious
Step by step
- 1 Find the Suburban Railway
Follow signs for "Suburban Railway" or "Προαστιακός" from the airport arrival area — separate platform from the Metro.
- 2 Purchase ticket
Buy a €10 ticket from the machines or ticket office — valid for both the Suburban Railway and Metro for 90 minutes with transfers.
- 3 Board the train
Take the Suburban Railway towards Athens / Piraeus. Direct connection — you do NOT need to change trains.
- 4 Get off at Larissa Station
Journey takes ~25 minutes. Larissa Station (Σταθμός Λαρίσης) is the main railway station of Athens.
- 5 Walk 7 minutes to Ioulianou 50
Exit the station, head east on Konstantinoupoleos, turn right onto 3rd September Street, then left onto Anexartisias and onto Ioulianou. Number 50 is on your left.
Why we like it
- Direct connection — no train changes
- Faster than Metro (25 min vs 40 min)
- More spacious with proper luggage storage
- Less crowded during rush hours
- Air-conditioned modern carriages
Good to know
- The Suburban platform is separate from the Metro — follow Προαστιακός signs
- Validate your ticket before boarding
- Same €10 ticket works for both Suburban Railway and Metro
Metro Line 3 · Μετρό · Μπλε γραμμή
Blue Line straight from the Airport to Victoria
Step by step
- 1 Follow the Metro signs
From the airport arrivals area, follow the "Metro" signs to the platform.
- 2 Purchase ticket
Buy a €10 ticket from the machines — valid for 90 minutes and includes transfers.
- 3 Take Line 3 (Blue) towards "Agia Marina"
Board the Blue Line train. The Airport is the eastern terminus — every train heading west works.
- 4 Get off at Monastiraki & change to Line 1
After ~33 min, change at Monastiraki to the Green Line (Line 1) towards Kifisia. Victoria is 3 stops away.
- 5 Walk 3-4 minutes to Ioulianou 50
Exit Victoria station, head northwest on Patision Avenue (28 Octovriou), then turn right onto Ioulianou Street. Destination is on your left at no. 50.
Why we like it
- Cheapest reliable option
- Air-conditioned, frequent trains
- Direct line from the airport
- Free Wi-Fi at all stations
Good to know
- Validate your ticket before boarding
- Keep your ticket until the end of your journey — inspectors may check
- Avoid 7-9 AM and 5-8 PM if you have heavy luggage
Taxi · Ταξί
Fixed airport rate, no luggage hassles
Step by step
- 1 Follow the Taxi signs
From the arrivals area, head to the official taxi rank outside the terminal.
- 2 Join the official queue
Use only the official airport taxi line. Avoid unofficial drivers approaching you inside the terminal.
- 3 Show the driver the address
"Ioulianou 50, Athens 104 34" — show on phone or print, since pronunciation varies.
- 4 Confirm the fixed rate
€38 daytime (05:00-24:00) or €54 nighttime (00:00-05:00) — fixed flat rate from the airport. Tolls are included.
- 5 Verify the meter or flat-rate
Make sure the driver runs the meter or has agreed to the fixed airport rate before departing.
Why we like it
- Door-to-door service
- No luggage hassles or transfers
- Best for late-night arrivals
- Most economical for groups of 3-4
Good to know
- Always use the official taxi stand — never accept offers inside the terminal
- Card payment is accepted in most airport taxis (ask the driver)
- Add ~10% tip if service is good (not required, appreciated)
- Estimate: €38 day · €54 night · tolls included
Arriving by intercity / regional train?
If you're coming from Thessaloniki, Patras or another Greek city by regular train, you'll arrive at Larissa Station — same place as the Suburban Railway. Just follow the same 7-minute walk to Ioulianou 50, or take Metro Line 2 (Red) two stops to Omonia and walk 10 minutes.
Important tips
Pre-arrival checklist
- Download the Athens Metro map on your phone
- Have some Euro cash for emergencies (~€50)
- Save the apartment address in Google Maps
- Note the check-in time and procedure
- Save the accommodation phone number
- Download offline Google Maps for Athens
Useful Greek phrases
- Hello Γεια σας (YAH-sas)
- Thank you Ευχαριστώ (ef-kha-ree-STOH)
- How much? Πόσο κάνει; (PO-so KA-nee)
- Where is...? Πού είναι...; (POO EE-neh)
- Metro station Σταθμός του μετρό (stath-MOS too me-TRO)
- I would like... Θα ήθελα... (thah EE-the-lah)
- Yes / No Ναι / Όχι (neh / OH-hee)
- Excuse me Συγγνώμη (see-GHNOH-mee)
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