Public transport in Athens and Thessaloniki.
A practical guide to tickets, passes, payment and the main networks for getting around Greece's two largest cities.
Athens
Metro, tram, buses, trolley buses and suburban rail
Tickets and passes
90 minutes
Metro, bus, trolley and tram within the urban network
€1.20
24 hours
Unlimited urban journeys for one day
€4.10
5 days
Unlimited urban journeys for five consecutive days
€8.20
30 days
Monthly urban pass; airport travel is excluded
€27.00
Airport metro
One-way airport ticket; separate airport products apply
€9.00
Athens network map
M1 · Green · Piraeus — Kifissia
M2 · Red · Anthoupoli — Elliniko
M3 · Blue · Airport / Doukissis Plakentias — Piraeus
T6 / T7 · Tram · Syntagma — coast — Piraeus
How to buy and pay in Athens
- 1Use an ATH.ENA Ticket for occasional trips or an ATH.ENA Card for reusable and personalised products.
- 2Buy or reload at metro/tram ticket machines, OASA sales points and selected kiosks; machines accept card and cash where available.
- 3Validate your ticket at the gates or validators before travel. Keep it until the end of your journey.
- 4For the airport, choose an airport-specific ticket or airport-inclusive pass.
Thessaloniki
Metro and city buses
Tickets and passes
70 minutes
Metro and standard city-bus ticket
€0.60
10+1 rides
Eleven standard journeys loaded together
€5.80
24 hours
Unlimited standard city journeys for one day
€2.50
30 days
Monthly standard urban pass
€16.00
Airport / special routes
Check the route-specific fare before boarding
Varies
Thessaloniki network map
Metro Line 1 · New Railway Station — Nea Elvetia
Key stops · Dimokratias, Venizelou, Agia Sofia, Sintrivani, Panepistimio
OASTH buses · city, airport and suburban connections
Airport · use the current OASTH route and fare shown by the operator
How to buy and pay in Thessaloniki
- 1Use the official ticket machines at Metro stations for metro products and passes.
- 2For buses, follow the current OASTH payment instructions shown at stops and onboard; carry a valid ticket before inspection.
- 3Check whether the product covers only Metro, only bus, or both before buying.
- 4Airport and special routes may use a different fare or validity rule.
Before you board
Choose the right zone and time product; airport trips are often a separate fare.
Buying tickets
Prefer official machines and operator sales points. Keep the receipt if you need help with a reload.
Using the network
Allow extra time during peak hours and check the operator app or website for service changes.
Official transport references
Use these sources for current maps, fares and disruptions.
OASA Athens
Athens urban transport, ATH.ENA products and network updates.
STASY
Athens Metro, tram and urban rail service information.
OSETH Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki transport authority information and fare policies.
OASTH
Thessaloniki city bus routes and service updates.
Thessaloniki Metro
Metro network and station information.