Taking the metro is a quick and convenient option for getting to the Acropolis in Athens. There are two metro stations that can be used to reach the Acropolis: Acropolis station and Thissio station.
Acropolis station is located on Line 2 (red line) of the Athens Metro and is the closest station to the Acropolis, with a walking distance of about 5 minutes. To reach the Acropolis, you can exit the station and walk uphill towards the Acropolis entrance.
Syntagma station is located beneath Syntagma Square in Athens. If you are coming from the airport, get into the Blue Line to Syntagma station and then transfer to the red line in Elliniko’s direction and get to Acropolis station.
Thissio station is located on Line 1 (green line) of the Athens Metro, and from there, you can walk to the Acropolis in about 15-20 minutes.
Getting to the Acropolis by bus is another option for visitors to Athens. Several bus routes pass by the Acropolis:
Akropole: This bus stop is located at a distance of an 8-minute walk to the Acropolis Museum and is served by several bus lines, including 230, 236, and 237.
Makrygianni: This is another bus stop that is located near the Acropolis Museum and is served by several bus lines, including 40, 22, and 24.
Syntagma station: If arriving from the airport you can take the X95 bus and get off at the Syntagma Square bus stop. From there, you can either take the metro Line 2 (red line) towards Elliniko and get off at the Acropolis station, or take a bus such as 230, 040, or 025 directly to the Acropolis.
Taking a taxi is a convenient and flexible option for getting to the Acropolis in Athens. Taxis are widely available, and visitors can hail one on the street or use a taxi app to book a ride. Or you can take your car too but that could be challenging due to parking headaches. It is not recommended to take your own car due to traffic congestion and parking issues, the trip might get stressful. However, few parking spaces are within the walking distance of the Acropolis.
– Acropolis Museum Parking: This parking garage is located just a short walk from the Acropolis.
– Pnyka Parking Lot: This outdoor parking lot is located on the south slope of the Acropolis.
– Makrygianni Parking: This indoor parking garage is located on Makrygianni Street, just a few blocks away from the Acropolis.
– Polygnotou Parking: This parking facility is located on Polygnotou Street, about 10 minutes walk from the Acropolis.
ACROPOLIS TICKETS
TRAVELER INFORMATION
The Acropolis has played a significant role in Greek history and culture and is widely regarded as one of the most important archaeological… see more
ACROPOLIS MONUMENTS
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a beautifully preserved Roman-era amphitheater located on the south slope of the Acropolis of Athe… see more
