Athens Tram Lines: Syntagma to the Coast, Voula and Piraeus
The tram is the cheap, slow way to the beaches and the waterfront. Here is how its two lines connect, how long trips take and when to use something faster.
The Athens tram has two lines as of November 2026: T6 runs from Syntagma to Pikrodafni on the Faliro coast, and T7 runs from Asklipieio Voulas in Voula along the coast to Akti Posidonos at Piraeus port. The lines meet at Pikrodafni. Trams run from about 05:30 to midnight daily and all night on Saturdays, and the standard €1.20 ticket is valid.
The tram is run by STASY, the same company as the metro, and it uses OASA tickets. It opened for the 2004 Olympics, was reorganised into the two current lines, and later extended into Piraeus.
What are the two Athens tram lines?
| Line | Route | Main stops and areas |
|---|---|---|
| T6 | Syntagma to Pikrodafni | Syntagma, Zappeio, Syngrou Avenue, Neos Kosmos, Kallithea, then the coast at Faliro |
| T7 | Asklipieio Voulas to Akti Posidonos (Piraeus) | Voula, Glyfada, Elliniko, Alimos, Palaio Faliro, Faliro sports area, Piraeus port |
To get from Syntagma to Glyfada or Voula, take T6 to Pikrodafni and change to T7 there. Check the stop names on the OASA route map on oasa.gr, because a few stops were renamed during the restructuring.
How long do tram journeys take?
The tram is slow. It runs on the street, waits at traffic lights and stops often. The official tourism site gives about one hour from Syntagma to Voula or to Piraeus, as of November 2026.
- Syntagma to the coast at Faliro: roughly 25 to 35 minutes, depending on traffic and the change.
- Syntagma to Glyfada: close to an hour with the change at Pikrodafni.
- Syntagma to Piraeus port: about an hour; the metro is much faster for this trip.
Frequency changes through the day and by season, and STASY publishes the current timetable. In practice the tram suits trips where you are already near a stop and are in no hurry.
What are the tram hours?
As of November 2026, the tram runs daily from about 05:30 to midnight. On Saturdays it runs all night, as part of the 24-hour Saturday service that also covers metro Lines 2 and 3 and several bus routes, made permanent in September 2025. Overnight trams are less frequent. Works on the roads the tram uses have sometimes cut T6 short of Syntagma for weeks, so check STASY notices before relying on the central section.
Which tickets work on the tram?
The tram uses the same tickets as the metro and buses. The 90-minute ticket costs €1.20 (reduced €0.50), and the 24-hour ticket €4.10, as of November 2026. You can also tap a contactless Visa or Mastercard on the validator.
- Buy a ticket or load your ATH.ENA card at a tram stop machine or a metro station before boarding.
- Validate once when you board. On the tram you do not validate again when you get off.
- Keep the ticket or card until the end of the trip. Inspectors can fine passengers without a valid ticket €100, or €50 if they qualify for a reduced fare.
The 90 minutes count from the first validation, so a tram ride followed by a metro or bus trip can fit on one ticket. Our guide to Athens public transport tickets compares passes in detail.
Where is the tram actually useful?
- Beaches. T7 runs close to the sea from Palaio Faliro to Voula, with stops near Alimos, Glyfada and Voula beaches. See our comparison of Athens Riviera beaches for which are free and which charge.
- The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC). The park, opera and library at Kallithea are a walk from the tram along the Faliro coast; check the OASA map for the nearest stop.
- Stadiums and the Faliro sports area. T7 passes the Peace and Friendship Stadium area and the Faliro waterfront, which is handy on event nights.
- Living on the south coast. For residents of Glyfada, Voula or Alimos, the tram is a steady link to the coast and Piraeus. Our guide to living in Glyfada, Voula and Vouliagmeni compares commutes.
Where is the tram too slow?
The tram is the wrong choice when time matters. For the centre to Piraeus port, metro Line 1 or Line 3 is faster. For Glyfada to the centre, metro Line 2 from Elliniko plus a short bus or tram link often beats the full tram ride. On summer weekends the coastal trams fill up with beachgoers, and on match or concert nights near Faliro they can be packed.
Trams have space for wheelchairs and prams, with level boarding from most platforms, which makes them easier than the older metro Line 1 stations for some passengers.
Bottom line
Use the tram for the coast and the SNFCC, not for speed. If you are going from Syntagma to Piraeus for a ferry, take the metro; if you are going to a Voula beach on a summer Saturday, the tram is cheap and drops you close to the water.
FAQ
Does the Athens tram go to the airport?
No. For the airport, use metro Line 3, the suburban railway or the X96 bus from Piraeus and the X97 bus from Elliniko.
Is the tram ticket the same as the metro ticket?
Yes. The €1.20 90-minute ticket, day passes and contactless bank cards all work on the tram, as of November 2026.
Does the tram run all night?
Only on Saturday nights. On other nights the last trams run around midnight.
How do I change between the two tram lines?
Change at Pikrodafni, where T6 from Syntagma meets T7 between Voula and Piraeus. Your 90-minute ticket covers the change.
