Athens – Getting around

Arriving in Athens

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Travelling from Athens International Airport to the city centre

METRO
Delegates can use line 3 of the Attiko metro. This direct journey to the city centre departs every 5 minutes and for a single journey costs EUR 8.00. http://www.amel.gr/index.php?id=375&L=1#c672

For further information including a timetable and route maps, please visit: http://www.urbanrail.net/eu/ath/athens.htm or http://www.amel.gr/index.php?id=22&L=1

TAXIS
On arrival at the airport delegates can call and book a taxi with Athens TAXI http://www.athens-taxi.gr/eng/index.htm

Travelling from Athens International Airport to the Megaron

ECTS/IBMS 2011 will be held at:
Megaron, Athens International Conference Centre
Vass.Sophias & Kokkali, Athens 115, Greece
www.megaron.gr

METRO
Line 3 of the Attiko metro connects the Megaron to the Airport. It is just two minutes from the metro station to the door of the Megaron.

TAXIS
The Megaron is part of the Athens Concert Hall which is situated at the corner of Vas. Sofias Avenue and Kokkali St. This is a location most people know and you’ll find it easy to get to. If you travel by taxi, tell the driver you want the Megaron. He won’t need any further directions!

BUS
From the airport you can take bus X95

Travelling from Athens city centre to the Megaron

You can travel to the Megaron by public transport from any part of Athens:

• Buses E14, X14, A5 and 550 all stop right in front of the Megaron
• Electrically driven buses 3, 8, 10 and 13 all stop right in front of the Megaron
• From the railway station, it’s just 30 minutes to the Megaron metro station
• From Piraeus it’s just a few minutes ride on the metro
• If you come by car you can park in the Megaron’s new three-level parking facility, which has spaces for 750 cars

Travelling around the city

METRO
The urban rail, includes metro, rail and tram in the city of Athens. Services operate from 05.30am to 00.30pm (Monday-Saturday) and 02.00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
Metro runs every 6-8 minutes and all trains stop at all stations. A flat fare applies to any one journey on the subway; adult single tickets are currently priced at EUR 1.40
For full information on times, fares, frequency and tickets please visit: http://www.amel.gr/index.php?id=376&L=1

BUS
Athens Transit will help you to travel around the city of Athens. For further information on First Bus services in Athens, including fares, routes & timetables, please visit: http://www.athenstransit.com/