Athens attractions near the metro
Which station for every monument, museum and neighbourhood — with the line and the walking time.
See Athens by metro
The metro is the fastest way to reach the top sights of Athens. Below you will find which station serves each landmark, which line it is on and how many minutes it is on foot.
Must-see
Attractions by station
| Attraction | Nearest station | Line | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acropolis & Parthenon📍 Map | Akropoli | M2 | 8 min |
| Acropolis Museum📍 Map | ↳ | 4 min | |
| Parthenon frieze replicas (in-station) | ↳ | at the station | |
| Dionysiou Areopagitou promenade📍 Map | ↳ | 2 min | |
| Syntagma Square & Parliament📍 Map | Syntagma | M2 | at the station |
| In-station archaeological exhibition | ↳ | at the station | |
| National Garden📍 Map | ↳ | 3 min | |
| Ermou (shopping street)📍 Map | ↳ | 2 min | |
| Monastiraki Square📍 Map | Monastiraki | M1 | at the station |
| Old Town (Plaka)📍 Map | ↳ | 3 min | |
| Ancient Agora📍 Map | ↳ | 4 min | |
| Avissynia flea market📍 Map | ↳ | 4 min | |
| Omonia Square📍 Map | Omonia | M1 | at the station |
| National Archaeological Museum📍 Map | ↳ | 8 min | |
| Central Market (Athinas & Sokratous)📍 Map | ↳ | 4 min | |
| University & Academy of Athens📍 Map | Panepistimio | M2 | 1 min |
| Klafthmonos Square📍 Map | ↳ | 3 min | |
| Evangelismos Hospital📍 Map | Evangelismos | M3 | 1 min |
| Benaki Museum📍 Map | ↳ | 6 min | |
| National Gallery📍 Map | ↳ | 7 min | |
| Athens Concert Hall (Megaron)📍 Map | Megaro Moussikis | M3 | 1 min |
| Eleftherias (Freedom) Park📍 Map | ↳ | 4 min | |
| Port of Piraeus📍 Map | Piraeus | M1 | 2 min |
| Suburban Railway & Tram | ↳ | at the station | |
| Mikrolimano marina📍 Map | ↳ | 10 min | |
| "Eleftherios Venizelos" Airport📍 Map | Airport | M3 | 2 min |
| Suburban Railway (Proastiakos) | ↳ | 2 min | |
| Kifisia centre📍 Map | Kifisia | M1 | 3 min |
| Kifisia Grove & Zirineio📍 Map | ↳ | 5 min | |
| Peace & Friendship Stadium (SEF)📍 Map | Neo Faliro | M1 | 4 min |
| Tram to the coast | ↳ | 1 min | |
| Larissa railway station (OSE)📍 Map | Larissa Station | M2 | at the station |
| Elliniko park & beach📍 Map | Elliniko | M2 | 10 min |
| Athens Riviera coast📍 Map | ↳ | 12 min | |
| Shopping mall | Irakleio | M1 | 2 min |
| University of West Attica campus | Egaleo | M3 | 6 min |
| Ancient Agora📍 Map | Thiseio | M1 | 5 min |
| Ναός Ηφαίστου (Θησείο)📍 Map | ↳ | 5 min | |
| Στοά Αττάλου📍 Map | ↳ | 6 min | |
| Κεραμεικός📍 Map | ↳ | 8 min | |
| Πλατεία Θησείου📍 Map | ↳ | 2 min |
Plan your route
Find the fastest route from any station to the sight you want.
Frequently asked questions
Which metro station is for the Acropolis?
The Akropoli station on Line 2 — ~8 minutes on foot. Alternatively, Monastiraki (Lines 1 & 3).
How do I get to the airport by metro?
Take Line 3 directly to "Airport" station. From Syntagma ~40 minutes.
Which station for the port of Piraeus?
The Piraeus station, terminus of Lines 1 and 3, right next to the passenger port.
Περιεχόμενα
Updated: October 2026