The first major traffic restrictions are now in effect this Saturday, November 7, ahead of the 43rd Authentic Athens Marathon, with even more extensive closures expected on Sunday, November 8, affecting eastern Attica and central Athens. Metro services are being reinforced with three additional trains per line, while temporary changes are being made to Tram routes and several bus lines will be suspended.
The first traffic interventions began as early as Thursday, but the most significant measures across Attica come into effect this Saturday and Sunday due to the 43rd Authentic Athens Marathon.
Sunday is expected to be the most challenging day for drivers, as traffic will be cut off on major arterial roads stretching from eastern Attica all the way into the city center. Public transport will also see significant changes, with STASY reinforcing Metro schedules, while certain Tram stops and bus lines will be temporarily taken out of service.
Athens Marathon 2026: Which roads are closing on Saturday, November 7
Today’s traffic restrictions are linked to the 5km race, the Universities Night Run, and the Children’s Marathon, all taking place between 16:00 and 20:00.
Specifically:
- Vasileos Konstantinou Avenue: Closed in both directions from 14:00 to 22:30.
- Vasileos Georgiou I Street: Closed from 14:00 to 21:00.
- Central Athens: Gradual traffic interruptions on Amalias, Vasilissis Sofias, Panepistimiou, and Akadimias streets.
At the same time, a torch relay will take place in Marathon, with traffic restrictions in effect along Marathon Avenue and Agias Paraskevis Street from 12:00 to 15:30.
Traffic restrictions on Sunday, November 8 – Which roads will be closed
On Sunday, the day of the Authentic Marathon, traffic interventions will be extensive, with measures beginning early in the morning.
The race will take place from 08:30 to 18:15, though traffic restrictions will begin several hours earlier.
In eastern Attica, Marathon Avenue will remain closed in areas including Nea Makri, Rafina, Pikermi, Pallini, and Gerakas.
On Mesogeion Avenue, traffic will be suspended from Stavros to Pyrgos Athinon from 06:00 to 18:30.
In central Athens, the main traffic restrictions are as follows:
- Vasileos Konstantinou and Ardittos: Closed from 05:00 to 19:30.
- Vasilissis Sofias Avenue: Closed on the section from Amalias to Zacharof from 05:00 to 18:30.
- Akadimias, Stadiou, and Filellinon: Closed from 05:00 to 13:00.
Drivers are advised to plan their journeys well in advance and avoid areas where traffic bans will be in effect.
Metro and ISAP: Services reinforced with three additional trains per line
Passengers will benefit from increased Metro service, as STASY is boosting schedules across all three lines of the network.
Specifically, three additional trains will be deployed on each of Lines 1 (ISAP), 2, and 3 for both Saturday and Sunday, in order to meet the increased demand for travel during the sporting event.
It is also worth noting that Metro Lines 2 and 3, as well as the Tram, will operate on a 24-hour basis overnight from Saturday into Sunday.
As for Line 1 (ISAP), Sunday services will begin at 05:00 in the morning.
Tram: Three stops out of service – Where trains will terminate
Temporary changes will also apply to Tram Line 6 “Pikrodafni – Syntagma,” following orders from the Hellenic Police.
Specifically, from 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 7, through to 22:00 on Sunday evening, November 8, trams will terminate at the “Fix” stop instead of Syntagma.
During this period, the following stops will not be served:
- Syntagma
- Zappeion
- Vouliagmenis Avenue
Buses: Which lines are suspending service
Significant changes are also planned for bus routes, as specific lines will be temporarily suspended.
From Saturday at 13:00 through to Sunday at 21:00, the following bus lines will be suspended:
- 060
- 230
- 314
- 406
- 407
- 416
- 418
- A5
Additionally, lines 310 (B and C) will temporarily suspend their routes until normal traffic flow is restored on Marathon Avenue.
X95: No service to Syntagma – Where the terminal stop is being relocated
Changes will also affect the X95 bus line, which connects Athens International Airport to the city center.
Due to the traffic restrictions, the bus will temporarily not serve Syntagma Square. The line’s starting and ending point is being relocated to the 401 General Military Hospital, with the route operating via Katechaki.
Passengers planning to travel to or from the airport should take note of this change and arrange alternative transportation to the city center in good time.
The Metro and ISAP remain the primary alternatives for travel to central Athens this weekend, as traffic restrictions will significantly impact both road traffic and urban public transport services.
