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Station Monastiraki

Lines M1 / M3 · Green Line

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Monastiraki — overview

Station Monastiraki — Athens Metro

The station Monastiraki It is located at Line 1 (also served by Line 3) on Athens Metro. A transfer station where Athens Metro lines intersect.

Transfer station — Here you can change subway lines or transfer to buses, trolleys, and trams.

Attractions & Points of Interest Nearby

Monastiraki Square
0 minutes on foot
A lively square with a view of Akropoli and the old mosque.
Old Town (Plaka)
3-minute walk
Picturesque alleys, taverns, and shops below Akropoli.
Ancient Agora
4-minute walk
The center of public life in ancient Athens.
Abyssinian Bazaar
4-minute walk
Secondhand shops and antiques at the historic “Yousouroum.”

Access & Connections

Buses & Trolleybuses
City bus routes OASA connect the station to the surrounding areas
Tram
Connections via tram where the metro network intersects with it (coastal area, downtown)
Parking
Park & Ride facilities at several regional stations

Station Services

Accessibility
Elevators & Ramps
Parking
Wherever there is
Bicycle parking spaces
At select stations
Ath.ena Readers
Cancellation at the entrance
OASA Telematics
Live arrivals
Passenger Information
Screens & Announcements

Frequently Asked Questions

Station Monastiraki follows the Metro’s standard schedule—first trains run from ~5:00–5:30 a.m. and the last ones around 12:15 a.m. Every Saturday, Lines 2 and 3 operate 24 hours a day. Always check the OASA Telematics app for real-time schedules.

Station Monastiraki is a transfer station served by lines M1 and M3 of Athens Metro. See each line’s page for all stops and connections.

Most stations on Athens Metro have elevators, escalators, braille signage, and accessible ticket machines. Check the specific facilities before your trip.

You need an Ath.ena card or ticket. Tap it on the blue readers at the entrance. The 90-minute ticket is valid on the metro, buses, trolleys, and trams (except for the line to Airport).

Strollers are welcome at any time. Bicycles are allowed outside of peak hours—please keep the doors clear and give priority to passengers.

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