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How to Get from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kifisia

Athens International Airport is 29.9 km southeast of Kifisia, a northern suburb. Depending on your choice, the journey takes about 29 minutes by car or 50–95 minutes by public transport.

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026 • 29.9 km road distance

Private Airport Transfer

Door-to-Door
29 mins •Pre-Booked
€55 - €70 (Per Vehicle, Fixed)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. After baggage claim, enter the Arrivals Hall and look for your driver holding a name board.
  2. Confirm the vehicle and pre-booked price via your booking confirmation before leaving the terminal.
  3. Board the waiting vehicle outside Arrivals; the driver loads your luggage.
  4. Travel directly to your Kifisia address via the Attiki Odos motorway in about 29 minutes.
  5. Confirm with the driver that the fixed price includes tolls, waiting time and luggage.
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Official Airport Taxi

Metered
29 mins •24/7
€33 - €48 + tolls (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow signs for Taxis to the official yellow taxi rank outside Arrivals near Exit 3.
  2. Tell the driver you are going to Kifisia and ask them to start the meter.
  3. The journey is about 29.9 km on the Attiki Odos; tolls may be added to the meter.
  4. Pay by card if possible, confirming with the driver before departure.
  5. Be dropped at your exact address in Kifisia.

Suburban Railway + Metro Line 1

Best Public Transport
50 mins •Roughly Hourly
€9 / Person (Valid 90 Mins)
Luggage: Space Limited
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow signs for the Airport Train / Suburban Railway and cross the covered footbridge to the station.
  2. Buy a €9 airport ticket at the machines before boarding; it covers the suburban leg and onward metro.
  3. Take a suburban train towards Piraeus or Athens and get off at Neratziotissa station.
  4. Change at Neratziotissa to Metro Line 1 north in the direction of Kifisia.
  5. Ride Line 1 to Kifisia station and exit into the district.

Airport Bus X95 + Metro

Cheapest
95 mins •Every 20-40 Mins (24/7)
€6.70 / Person (Bus + Metro)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit Arrivals between Exits 4 and 5 to the OASA airport express bus stop.
  2. Buy a €5.50 X95 airport bus ticket from the machine or on board.
  3. Ride X95 to the Syntagma Square terminal; expect about 60 minutes, longer at rush hour.
  4. At Syntagma, buy a €1.20 90-minute city ticket and take Metro Line 3 one stop to Monastiraki.
  5. Change at Monastiraki to Metro Line 1 north (Kifisia direction) and alight at Kifisia station.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Use only the official yellow taxi rank outside Arrivals; ignore touts who approach you inside the terminal.
  • Taxis to Kifisia are metered, not fixed fare. Make sure the driver starts the meter before leaving, or agrees a total in advance.
  • The €5.50 airport express bus ticket is not valid on the metro; you must buy a separate €1.20 city ticket for the onward journey.
  • Many websites still show the old €40/€55 fixed taxi fares. To Kifisia there is no fixed fare; expect a metered price.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way from Athens Airport to Kifisia?

The cheapest route is the X95 airport bus to Syntagma, then the metro to Kifisia. It costs about €6.70 per person in total, but takes around 95 minutes and requires a change.

Is there a direct airport bus to Kifisia?

No direct express bus serves Kifisia. The best public-transport option is the suburban railway to Neratziotissa, then Metro Line 1 north to Kifisia, or the X95 bus plus metro.

How long is a taxi or private transfer from ATH to Kifisia?

In light traffic it takes about 29 minutes by car. At rush hour the Attiki Odos can be congested, so allow extra time.

Can I pay for public transport with a contactless bank card?

Yes, contactless bank cards and phones are accepted on Athens public transport. Each traveller must tap separately, and the airport fare applies when travelling from the airport.

Is there a night option from the airport to Kifisia?

Taxis and the X95 airport bus run 24 hours. The suburban railway and metro airport leg run until roughly 23:30 and do not operate all night, so check timetables if you arrive late.

Which option is best for families with luggage?

A private transfer is usually best for families because it is door-to-door, fixed-price, and the driver loads luggage. A taxi is also direct, but confirm the meter is running.

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