Athens gets permanent 24-hour public transport operation starting Saturday (13/09). Athens Metro (lines 2 and 3), Tram (lines T6 and T7) as well as selected bus routes, covering key points of the metropolitan area will operate around the clock every Saturday.
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This initiative offers a safe and reliable option for the public at all hours of the day and night, enhancing the overall transportation experience in the city. It also represents another step towards the comprehensive upgrade of urban transport services and strengthening Athens’ international profile. Additionally, it supports tourism, entertainment and economic activity, upgrading Athens’ image as a European metropolis.
How public transport will operate from Saturday
Workers across all transport modes played a catalytic role in the transition from pilot implementation to permanent operation of routes established by OASA, supporting the initiative with professionalism and responsibility.
Metro and Tram operation
The 24-hour operation of fixed-track transport includes Metro lines 2 and 3 and Tram lines T6 and T7.
Metro line 2 frequencies from 22:00 to 10:00
- 22:00 00:20 10′ 50”
- 00:20 02:00 15′
- 02:00 05:30 15′
- 05:30 07:00 12′ 30”
- 07:00 10:00 10’50”
Metro line 3 frequencies from 22:00 to 10:00
Plakentia – Dimotiko Theatro Piraeus Airport
- 22:00 00:20 9′ 00” 36′
- 00:20 02:00 15′
- 02:00 05:30 15″
- 05:30 07:00 10′ 00” 36′
- 07:00 10:00 9′ 00” 36′
Tram lines T6 and T7 frequencies from 22:00 to 10:00
Pikrodafni – Syntagma (T6) Asklepieio Voulas – Agia Triada (T7)
- 22:00 00:30 15′ 15′
- 00:30 01:40 25′ 25′
- 01:40 05:30 25″ 25″
- 05:30 10:00 12′ 12′
Bus line operation
The 24-hour bus operation includes 10 bus routes, in addition to existing 24-hour and night service lines.
The 24-hour operation lines:
- 221 University Campus – Academy
- 224 Kaisariani – El. Venizelos
- 421 Agioi Anargyroi – Agia Paraskevi
- 608 Galatsi – Academy – Zografou Cemetery
- 703 Piraeus – Ag. Anargyroi – Ag. Eleftherios (via Thivon)
- 842 Perama – Korydallos Station
- 049 Piraeus – Omonia
- A15 Larissa Station – Forest
- B11 Vathi Square – Ilion – Petroupoli
- B12 Attiki Station – Ano Liosia
- 040 Piraeus – Syntagma
- 11 Ano Patisia – Neo Pagkrati – Nea Elvetia
- X93 Kifisou Bus Terminal – Athens Airport
- X95 Syntagma – Athens Airport
- X96 Piraeus – Athens Airport
- X97 Athens Airport – Elliniko Station
Permanent night service lines:
- 400 Piraeus – Doukissis Plakentias Station
- 500 Piraeus – Kifisia
- 790 Glyfada – Peristeri – Anthoupoli
- X14 Syntagma – Kifisia.
