Athens - Post Report Question and Answers
Are local buses, trams, trains or taxis safe and affordable?
Yes, we commuted to the Embassy on buses and metro. The only challenge was the number of taxis/ubers in the suburbs meant you could be waiting a while. - Oct 2023
They are all safe and affordable, however if you are going to take a taxi, use an app like Uber. The taxi drivers will scam you by hiding their meter, or placing a phone with a fake meter in front of it. They will also quote you insane cash estimates when you get off the plane or ferries, so just use the app or demand to see the meter. - Jan 2023
Yup. - Mar 2022
Yes. All safe, easy to use and affordable. The train system isn’t very extensive, but it can be convenient with traffic. Taxis are plentiful and reasonable. Meters are required in taxis. - Jan 2020
Yes, it's affordable. Metro/buses are 1.40 euro per 90 minutes, but you can buy a month pass if using it daily for around 30 euro. Most people use taxi beat app or have embassy security reception call taxi for them if needed. Uber not as popular or common in Greece. - Mar 2018
Yes. No security issues with local transportation. - Oct 2017
Yes. Buses, trams, and trains are very reasonable, relatively clean, and mostly predictable. Taxis are relatively cheap and can be summoned using Uber, TaxiBeat, or similar apps. - Jan 2017
The local public transportation system is safe and affordable. Taxis, with the exception of the fixed price for airport transfer (as of writing fixed at 38 euros), are very affordable. Athens also has Uber and TaxiBeat. - Dec 2016
Taxis and the Metro are reasonable and easy to use. Calling for a taxi works better than trying to hail on the streets. Taxi drivers are known for picking up multiple fairs if they are going to the same area. You have to yell to the driver what part of town you want and they may or may not stop for you. Can be very frustrating, so keep the taxi number handy. - Sep 2013
The Metro is the newest in Europe and very good, if somewhat limited (about 35 stops). Train service outside Athens is very limited, mostly between Athens and the second largest city, Thessaloniki, to the north. Buses are effective and not very expensive. Taxis are everywhere, and not too expensive, but you MUST keep an eye on the meters for excessive charging. Taxi drivers are unscrupulous! - Jul 2012
They are safe and affordable, as is the metro. - Jun 2010
Great metro, taxis are everywhere and reasonable and buses in every neighborhood that I know of. I would say they are all very safe. - Jan 2009
Yes on both counts. The Metro is a good bargain. - Dec 2008
Yes and yes. You buy bus tickets at the magazine/soda stands. - Jun 2008
