Good job! Just a detail, X97 bus doesn’t go to the beach, only to Elliniko metro station. And there are some other buses that go to the beach. I doubt someone would go from the airport directly to the beach. Also, quite important note: if you travel with a big suitcase, be careful if you’re taking metro. There are gangs of pickpockets on that line focused on tourists. I’d always recommend taking the bus instead because of this. Several of my friends and colleagues have been robbed on their way from or to the airport on the metro.
Thanks for the clarification of the X97. I agree that the bus may be better because of the pickpockets. I almost got pickpocketed by a group of them at Kato Patissia a few years back.
Great video. I was there around the same time as you were. I get goosebumps when I watch this. FYI the airport opened in 2001 and it was built for the upcoming Olympics in 2004.
Thanks for sharing. I always look up videos like this before starting a new trip , you are close to the 1000 mark, best of luck and keep up the good work as you have fun while doing it, you know how it is , greetings from Germany.
Than you. You are getting close to the 1000 mark also. I do these types of videos because I know I like to look up places ahead of time to get an idea of where I'm going and how to get around so I am not completely lost when I arrive. So I figure other people want this same information.
Nice 👍🏽 kind of give me a good view of when I need to go. I was nervous and excited at the same time for my first time of all. I always want to see Greece 🇬🇷 so next month my dream will come true 🙏😍. So what’s the best hotels to stay, safest as well
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When I went through that airport it was horrible. That was 25 years ago. Glad to see they remodeled it. Flew TWA First time I ever walked on the tarmac. And another intimidating event was walking through the Guards or regular army and walk a couple feet in front of a cannon colored blue. Just heard him say was built in 2000. I'm 95 you could smoke on the TWA international flights. I'm ready to go back.
The train is more roomy but can be harder if you have to walk with a lot of luggage and change trains. If the bus was going exactly to my final destination, I would take it. If I still had to change to a train after getting off the bus, then I would just take the train from the airport.
@@ToGoIsToKnow thanks! We arrive in two days, so the timing of your response is perfect. We'll take the train as it drops us within a 2 minute walk of our hotel. Much appreciated for the video and response.
I was there today (3 years later) bloody overpriced food at the Airport. I tried getting on the Red train Ellinko line from Omonia square with the idea to catch the blue train to the Airport from Syntagma (where you need to change to go to the Airport) The trains were packed sollid , I had to force my way on literally pushing people to make way for me and my bags, it was packed solid until Syntgma and then the blue train to the Aiport was also packed solid again, it slowwly eased off as each stop was made towards the Aiport but at Doukisises Plakentias stop ht etrain just stopped and everyone had to get off, I was a little stressed as the message came over in Greek and I had no idea what I was supposed to do, I suspect I was not on the right Aiport train ? even though it was labeled Aiport. It might be a lot better coming from the Airport to Syntagma but certainly not the other way round, I wont be doing that again.
Im form Athens and i can explain that to you.Not all trains in metro line 3 (blue line) have as terminal the metro station.Some trains' terminal station in blue line is Doykissis Plakentias.I think 1 train every 30 or 45 minutes in blue line has airport as terminal station
If you want to go to the Port, the most convenient way would be the Suburban Railway. The only disadvantage is that the Direct Train to Pireus departs every one hour.
This is very informative. I am going to Athens at the end of January and your video is helping me visualise it better. Can 2 tickets be bought at the airport to use one for return? I noticed there isn't a return bus ticket that can be purchased but I was hoping to have a ticket ready for my return.
I'm glad it is helpful. I think you can buy the return ticket at the airport. You can also pay cash on the bus on the way back. I did an updated video on all the travel options in Sept 2022. Check it out: th-cam.com/video/imTPnrhGmjs/w-d-xo.html
I prefer the bus to Syntagma than the train because you practicly go to the same place, take about the same time and you don't need to carry your luggage up and down to stairs . The bus is more convenient, right out of the door, and stops in an also convenient spot from where you can easily take a taxi or sth to go on.
So if I were to arrive tomorrow, buy the ticket, I could travel from the airport to the city center, then use the same ticket for another 6 days, and on the last day I'd have a ride back to the airport? Sounds a bit too good that's why I'm asking :)
The airport train algorithm. Take the first train anyway. If its metro you are good. If it is commuter you ride to doukissis plakentias then change to line 3 or neratziotissa and change to line 1 If is goes to pireaus you can go there without metro 55% you get metro, 33% you get commuter to ano liosia and 11% you get train to pireaus
Doesn't look too confusing. I'm heading to Athens later this week. I'm from America. My goal is to make my way to Mount Olympus and do some climbing. ⛰️ Thanks for the video.
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Excellent video! Informative and gave me the confidence to start my journey by taking the bus instead the taxi! Thank you!
Definitely take the bus if it goes to where you need to go. You will save about 30 Euros or more over a taxi!
What would be the best bus to get to get to plaka area?
@@silondon9010 X95 to Syntagma
Thanks for the great video!
Glad you liked it!
Excellent instruction! No no nonsense at all. Thank you!
I'm glad it was helpful to you.
THIS IS WONDERFUL!!! !! Makes planning my trip to Athens so much less scary!
Yes, it always helps to see where everything is beforehand so you have an understanding of what you need to do. Have a great time in Athens!
Great video thank you
I'm glad it was helpful.
You could also go up to departures from inside the airport terminal, then out from departures to the metro and rail terminal
Thank you. Good info.
Good job!
Just a detail, X97 bus doesn’t go to the beach, only to Elliniko metro station. And there are some other buses that go to the beach. I doubt someone would go from the airport directly to the beach.
Also, quite important note: if you travel with a big suitcase, be careful if you’re taking metro. There are gangs of pickpockets on that line focused on tourists. I’d always recommend taking the bus instead because of this. Several of my friends and colleagues have been robbed on their way from or to the airport on the metro.
Thanks for the clarification of the X97.
I agree that the bus may be better because of the pickpockets. I almost got pickpocketed by a group of them at Kato Patissia a few years back.
Thanks for the information, very well explained. Regards
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. I was there around the same time as you were. I get goosebumps when I watch this. FYI the airport opened in 2001 and it was built for the upcoming Olympics in 2004.
I was in Athens I think in 2001 also. I remember my relatives talking about how when they switch to the Euro, it will be good for Greece.
Thanks for sharing. I always look up videos like this before starting a new trip , you are close to the 1000 mark, best of luck and keep up the good work as you have fun while doing it, you know how it is , greetings from Germany.
Than you. You are getting close to the 1000 mark also. I do these types of videos because I know I like to look up places ahead of time to get an idea of where I'm going and how to get around so I am not completely lost when I arrive. So I figure other people want this same information.
Flying to Athens in 2 days i partly plan the sightseeing and part let it take me by surprise. I know already i am going to gain weight there :-)
Enjoy! I always go off my diet when I go on vacation.
thanks for the detailed video. good job
Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful.
Wow very helpful sir thanks
I like to hear that. It let's me know that people are visiting Athens. Enjoy!
brilliant video, helped a lot. Thank you..
Glad it helped
Very informative. Much appreciated!
I'm glad it was helpful.
very informative; thank you!
Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful.
Nice 👍🏽 kind of give me a good view of when I need to go. I was nervous and excited at the same time for my first time of all. I always want to see Greece 🇬🇷 so next month my dream will come true 🙏😍. So what’s the best hotels to stay, safest as well
I stay in Airbnb apartments. I will do a video of the apartment I stayed in to give you an idea.
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@Parker Mekhi i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.
Excellent video! Informative and gave me the confidence to start my journey
I'm glad it helped. You will have a good time in Greece. Enjoy!
Very very helpful . Muchas Gracias!!!!
Thank you. I'm glad you found it useful.
Nice video. Very instructive.
Thank you.
Great video. Helpful. Thanks for sharing. Liked and subscribed.
Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful.
4:58 the express buses from the airport X95, X96, X97
Thanks, Just the information that i was looking for.
I'm glad it helped. I hope you are not traveling anytime soon to Athens because it is still locked down.
Excellent!
Thank you.
Love this
Thank you. I hope you found it helpful.
I just got quotes for a taxi service for a October 2022…one person from airport to city center hotel. Both quoted me basically 50 euros.
Thank you for the info. Where did you get this quote? Did you check the Beat taxi app?
Travel anywhere in the world and you still get people blocking the escalator
Yes, it is hard for many people to realize that just like in driving, the left lane is the passing lane.
Can I purchase a ferry ticket the same day I want to see the island?
I believe you can, but I would try to buy it online ahead of time especially if it is a very popular island.
thanks so much going to Greece in 2 weeks! btw if I take a bus to syntagma square will my luggage be too much or does it go under the bus
It does not go under the bus, but the airport busses usually have some room for luggage. I like to travel light.
When I went through that airport it was horrible.
That was 25 years ago.
Glad to see they remodeled it.
Flew TWA
First time I ever walked on the tarmac.
And another intimidating event was walking through the Guards or regular army and walk a couple feet in front of a cannon colored blue.
Just heard him say was built in 2000.
I'm 95 you could smoke on the TWA international flights.
I'm ready to go back.
Yes, it was built around 2000. I remember the old airport where you had to exit the plane on the tarmac.
Not remodeled. Whole new airport outside of the city.
I am arriving ATH around 11pm and is the bus ticket booth open even that time? And can I use the credit card?
I'm not sure how late they run.
You can use credit card there
Thank.u very much brother
I'm glad you found it useful.
nice capital city
I agree.
Perfect. Which do you think offers a more Comfortable ride the train or the bus?
The train is more roomy but can be harder if you have to walk with a lot of luggage and change trains. If the bus was going exactly to my final destination, I would take it. If I still had to change to a train after getting off the bus, then I would just take the train from the airport.
@@ToGoIsToKnow thanks! We arrive in two days, so the timing of your response is perfect. We'll take the train as it drops us within a 2 minute walk of our hotel. Much appreciated for the video and response.
I was there today (3 years later) bloody overpriced food at the Airport. I tried getting on the Red train Ellinko line from Omonia square with the idea to catch the blue train to the Airport from Syntagma (where you need to change to go to the Airport) The trains were packed sollid , I had to force my way on literally pushing people to make way for me and my bags, it was packed solid until Syntgma and then the blue train to the Aiport was also packed solid again, it slowwly eased off as each stop was made towards the Aiport but at Doukisises Plakentias stop ht etrain just stopped and everyone had to get off, I was a little stressed as the message came over in Greek and I had no idea what I was supposed to do, I suspect I was not on the right Aiport train ? even though it was labeled Aiport. It might be a lot better coming from the Airport to Syntagma but certainly not the other way round, I wont be doing that again.
You might be better off taking the bus from the airport.
Im form Athens and i can explain that to you.Not all trains in metro line 3 (blue line) have as terminal the metro station.Some trains' terminal station in blue line is Doykissis Plakentias.I think 1 train every 30 or 45 minutes in blue line has airport as terminal station
Fantastic video! Thanks for posting 🙏
You didn’t mention much about taxi. Do you know how much is the ride to Plaka? And how long is ride?
Blessings
Thank you. I don't remember the taxi fare. I think it was about 30-35 Euros 3 years ago.
@@ToGoIsToKnow
Thank you 😊
Will I need to take the metro or suburban to go to Plaka?
Take the metro
If you want to go to the Port, the most convenient way would be the Suburban Railway. The only disadvantage is that the Direct Train to Pireus departs every one hour.
Thank you Pavlos.
This is very informative. I am going to Athens at the end of January and your video is helping me visualise it better.
Can 2 tickets be bought at the airport to use one for return? I noticed there isn't a return bus ticket that can be purchased but I was hoping to have a ticket ready for my return.
I'm glad it is helpful. I think you can buy the return ticket at the airport. You can also pay cash on the bus on the way back. I did an updated video on all the travel options in Sept 2022. Check it out:
th-cam.com/video/imTPnrhGmjs/w-d-xo.html
@@ToGoIsToKnow Thank you. I am watching that video now.
Whats better to get to the city center, the bus x95 or the train 3?
I think they take about the same time. The train probably has more space to sit and for your luggage. The bus is 4 Euros cheaper.
I prefer the bus to Syntagma than the train because you practicly go to the same place, take about the same time and you don't need to carry your luggage up and down to stairs . The bus is more convenient, right out of the door, and stops in an also convenient spot from where you can easily take a taxi or sth to go on.
But does the bus stop often and pick up additional passengers on the way downtown?
I am 67 how to get discount tickets?
I don't know if there is any for tourists.
@@ToGoIsToKnow they told me yes i have to make athens card
There is a tourist ticket. It costs 20 euros and it contains 2 routes from and to the airport and unlimited use inside athens. Take this all of you.
Thank you for the info Kaito. I will try it next time.
So if I were to arrive tomorrow, buy the ticket, I could travel from the airport to the city center, then use the same ticket for another 6 days, and on the last day I'd have a ride back to the airport? Sounds a bit too good that's why I'm asking :)
what if you want to rent a car ?
There are rental car agencies at the airport.
@@ToGoIsToKnowthank you
The airport train algorithm. Take the first train anyway. If its metro you are good. If it is commuter you ride to doukissis plakentias then change to line 3 or neratziotissa and change to line 1
If is goes to pireaus you can go there without metro
55% you get metro, 33% you get commuter to ano liosia and 11% you get train to pireaus
Thank you for the good information.
@@ToGoIsToKnow :)
Good to know, thanks for putting this together. Just one point, "Schengen" is pronounced with a hard g sound...it's not a city in China! 😉
Yes. I thought it was strange that they named this European agreement Shenzhen. I had to look it up that Schengen is in Luxembourg.
Greece is my Country love I wiil come
The only airport I've ever known to smell of cigarettes.
I didn't notice that, but I see some airports have smoking rooms.
Doesn't look too confusing. I'm heading to Athens later this week. I'm from America. My goal is to make my way to Mount Olympus and do some climbing. ⛰️ Thanks for the video.
Awesome! You will have a great time. I am in Greece now.
@@ToGoIsToKnow I got back to America 3 days ago. Your video helped me get on the right track for my Greece adventure. Thank you!