The X96 bus is the cheapest transportation option from Athens International Airport to Piraeus Port, running every 20-40 minutes depending on traffic conditions. The bus route lasts about 90 minutes under normal traffic conditions. However, during rush hours, it takes about 58 minutes including transfers and departs hourly.
The distance between Piraeus and Athens International Airport (ATH) is approximately 35 km. After landing at Athens airport, you can get to the ferry port by taxi, pre-booked transfer, bus, metro, or suburban railway. Taxis are available at the port, with fares ranging from €55-€60 during the day. The trip takes about 45 minutes depending on traffic.
Piraeus cruise port is located 51.61 km from Athens Airport, and a transfer from the port takes about 00:45 m. It takes about an hour from port to airport. Taxis are readily available at the port, with fares ranging from €55-€60 during the day. The journey from Piraeus cruise port to Athens Airport is about an hour.
Taking a taxi from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port is the most convenient transfer option, taking only 40 minutes in normal traffic. Public transit is likely to take twice as long, covering a distance of about 500-700 meters to reach the port exit. The pedestrian area is well-maintained, and it takes 1.5 hours to be outside the airport and 1 hour to drive to the port. This should give you 3 hours to explore.
The ship arrives in Athens at 6AM, but it is unlikely that anyone is leaving the ship before 7AM.
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There is also the express bus X80, which I believe is more expensive, but faster. “We would like to inform you that the X80 “Piraeus – Acropolis – Syntagma EXPRESS” bus line was created in order to provide the best service possible to passengers and visitors – tourists of the city. The routes of X80 bus line are operated from May to October (the exact dates are announced), connecting the cruise ship terminal station of OLP in Piraeus (Xaveriou Coast and Miaouli Coast) to Acropolis and downtown Piraeus to downtown Athens.”