From Lavrio Port to Ioulianou 50
Lavrio is not connected to the metro. The cheapest route is the KTEL Attikis bus to Pedion Areos (Mavrommataion terminal) and a short walk to Ioulianou — just €5.50 total.
Quick comparison
Lavrio → Pedion Areos → Ioulianou 50
Click pins for details on each stop.
Metro, Suburban & Tram network
Full size KTEL + Walking · KTEL bus + ~5 min walk
Bus to Pedion Areos, short walk to Ioulianou
Step by step
- 1 Disembark from the ferry
On the Lavrio dock. Follow the signs to the port exit. Lavrio is a small port — it's easy to find your way.
- 2 Find the KTEL ticket office
On the seaside Iroon Polytechniou Avenue, next to the central square. Signs read "KTEL Attikis" / "Athens". Open roughly 06:00 – 21:30.
- 3 €5.50 ticket — to Athens
The KTEL Lavrio-Athens line terminates at Pedion Areos (Mavrommataion Terminal). There is no Nomismatokopio stop on this line.
- 4 Boarding & ~1h 40m ride
Luggage compartment underneath the bus. Route via Markopoulo & Attiki Odos. Can take up to 2 hours during rush hour or weekends.
- 5 Arrive at Mavrommataion Terminal
The terminal is at Mavrommataion Av. 29, on the northwest corner of Pedion Areos park. You get off here — no closer stop available.
- 6 Walk ~5 min to Ioulianou 50
West on 3is Septemvriou (3 blocks), south on 28is Oktovriou / Patision (1-2 blocks), then right on Ioulianou. Number 50. With wheeled luggage the route is flat.
- 7 Alternative: Victoria Metro (L.1)
If you prefer to take the metro for 2 stops, Victoria station is ~8 min walk from Mavrommataion. Not recommended though — Ioulianou is even closer if you walk directly.
Pros
- Very cheap: €5.50 per person
- No transfers & no metro needed
- Terminal is already close to Ioulianou
- Safe & predictable
Good to know
- KTEL stops running at 21:30 — late ferry arrivals require a taxi
- Weekends & holidays the service is significantly thinner — check ktelattikis.gr
- No Nomismatokopio stop on this line — terminates only at Pedion Areos
- With heavy luggage prefer a taxi — walking with rolling cases over crowded pavements is tough
- Bring water — it's a long ride with no stops
Taxi · Taxi door-to-door
Direct, no transfers, ideal for heavy luggage or night arrivals
Step by step
- 1 Taxi stand at the port
Outside the disembarkation area you'll find a small stand. Lavrio is a small port — if no taxi is available, ask the ticket office to call one or use an app.
- 2 Show address & ask for estimate
"Ioulianou 50, Athens 104 34". The taxi has NO fixed fare from Lavrio — ask for an estimate before getting in. Normal range: €80-110 during the day.
- 3 Attiki Odos tolls
The route runs via Attiki Odos. Tolls ~€2.80 — the driver adds them at the end (or you pay yourself at the toll station).
- 4 ~55-70 min ride
~60 km. During rush hour (Friday afternoons, summer weekends) it can stretch to 80-90 min.
- 5 Payment & receipt
Many taxis accept cards — ask before boarding. Tip ~10% if you're happy. Ask for a receipt.
Pros
- Door-to-door — no transfers or walking with luggage
- Faster than KTEL with light traffic
- Great for 3-4 people (per-person cost drops)
- Operates 24/7 — essential for late arrivals
Good to know
- NO fixed fare applies — only the airport has flat rates
- Night tariff 00:00-05:00 (~30% surcharge)
- Attiki Odos tolls extra (~€2.80)
- At port taxi stands avoid anyone approaching you outside the queue
- Apps: Beat, Uber, FREE NOW (book at fixed prices — though sometimes slow to find a taxi in Lavrio)
Important tips
Almost there
Now that you know how to get here, take a look at the neighborhood and the city too.