Located about 60 km southeast of downtown Athens, the coastal city of Lavrio was famous in antiquity for its silver mines, which were one of the primary sources of revenue for the Athenian state. Today, it's a charming city and seaport, serving as the third-largest passenger port in Attica. The port provides connections to the Greek islands of Kea (also known as Tzia) and Kythnos, as well as ports in the northeastern Aegean Sea, including Lemnos and Kavala.
Lavrio boasts a rich history and offers visitors a wide range of options for food (especially seafood), culture (multiple festivals), and history and science (the Lavrio Mines Museum).
How to get there - Lavrio port connections
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1. by bus
The Port of Lavrio is connected to Athens downdown by the intercity buses of KTEL Attikis. The depart point is at the "Nomismatokopio" metro station (Blue Metro Line). . The journey takes 1 hour 45 minutes and one way ticket costs 6€.
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2. by taxi
Taxis in Athens operate a 24-hour service and offer a great service charging very low. Taxis can be hailed down on the street otherwise they can be picked up at taxi stands around major tourist squares such as Monastiraki and Syntagma. You can also book one calling the radio taxi line. Find more info about Athens taxis here.
3. private transfer
The easiest and most practical way to get to Lavrion is by private transfer. We recommend this option if you are on a tight schedule and need to catch a flight or a ship departure.
Athens Airport - How to get to/from Lavrio Port
1. by bus
There is no direct bus to Lavrio Port from Athens Airport. However, KTEL Attikis buses depart from the airport to Markopoulo. Once you get to Markopoulo, you can take another bus to Lavrio Port. The airport bus to Markopoulo takes just ten minutes and runs from the early morning to 22:00 every day at a cost of 3,00€.
The bus from Markopoulo to Lavrio is the one comming from Athens downtown.
2. by taxi
Taxis are available at the designated Taxi waiting area located at Exit 3 of Arrivals Level. A taxi from the airport to the port of Lavrio will cost you around €45 from 5:00 a.m. to midnight, and €70 from midnight to 5:00 a.m.
3. private transfer
The easiest and most practical way to get to Lavrion is by private transfer. We recommend this option if you are on a tight schedule and need to catch a flight or a ship departure.
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