Oh yes, how to move in a such big city? How to face the redoutable Greek alphabet?
No panic ! This article will help you better apprehend your travel within the city.
First, do not go with the a priori that all will be written with the Greek alphabet. Indeed, you will always (or almost) find the correspondence in the Latin alphabet or even the English translation in tourist areas.
Athens is a big city (not to say huge). The route must be planned. The city is arranged in order to fit to all modes of transport : subway, bus, taxi and train!
You will find below a map listing the various lines along transportation desired :
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Taxi
The Athenians yellow taxis are cheap. Indeed, they are among the cheapest in Europe ! For a ride from downtown Athens to the airport you will have to pay 30 - 35€. Don't be surpised to share the course with other passengers, it can happen !
Walking
In the city center, the fastest way to get arround is obviously the walking way! This is also the best way to make unexpected discoveries !
You can have for example a walk around the many archaeological sites in the city. Indeed, the main archaeological sites are linked together, it's the ideal to avoid getting lost !
Subway
The subway remains the fastest mode of transport if you want to join big suburbs. Be aware that they are only 3 subway lines. However, stations are nice because they have been renovated, thank the Olympics of 2004 !
Bus
Blue and white bus in Athens are cheap and have a more extensive network than the subway. It is the most used mode of transport behind the car! Don't be surprised to find yourself in a bus crowed of passengers !
Car
If you intend to use the car, be patient! Indeed, the traffic in Athens is not the most optimal . Many cars crossing streets, and also many one way streets. Know that visitors can park only for a period of 3 hours in zones delimited by the white line for 6€.
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Published the 22th of January 2014
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