Line 1 — Green Line
Piraeus – Kifisia · 24 stations.
About Line 1
The Line 1 (Green Line) Athens Metro runs routes from Piraeus up to Kifisia, serving 24 stations. It runs mostly above ground and is the network’s historic line (“electric train”). You can change lines at transfer stations Syntagma, Omonia, Monastiraki, Attiki, and Piraeus.
Stations on the line
The Line 1 (the “electric train”) is the oldest in Athens: it began operating in 1869 as the Piraeus–Thiseio and was electrified in 1904. It is the only line exempt from Saturday’s 24-hour service, as its fleet is being renewed.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Line 1 is the green line of the Athens Metro. It runs from Piraeus up to Kifisia and serves 24 stations.
A complete trip from Piraeus to Kifisia takes about 40 minutes, depending on the time of day and the layover times at the stations.
The first buses depart around 5:00–5:30 a.m., and the last ones around 12:15 a.m. During peak hours, buses run every 3–5 minutes, and every 5–10 minutes at other times. Every Saturday, Lines 2 and 3 operate 24 hours a day.
The network’s transfer stations are Syntagma (Line 2/3), Omonia (Line 1/2), Monastiraki (Line 1/3), Attiki (Line 1/2), and Piraeus (Line 1/3).