Athens’ public transport authority, OASA (Athens Urban Transport Organization), announced that from Saturday, July 5, select metro, tram, and bus lines will begin operating 24 hours a day as part of a pilot program aimed at improving weekend service accessibility across the city.

The new 24-hour operation will include Athens metro lines 2 and 3, tram lines T6 and T7, and select bus routes serving major urban and suburban areas.

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A post from the promo campaign announcing the launch of 24-hour bus, tram and metro services in Athens.

The measure, first announced in May by Deputy Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Konstantinos Kyranakis, is part of a broader initiative to reduce traffic accidents, enhance road safety and convenience. According to OASA, the pilot program will also help inform broader strategies for upgrading urban mobility infrastructure and boosting the capital’s connectivity and public service capacity.

Athens and wider Attica bus routes in the 24-hour test run are:

  • 164: Agios Dimitrios – Kato Ilioupoli – Argyroupoli – Terpsithea
  • 221: University Campus – Academy
  • 608: Galatsi – Academy – Zografou Cemetery
  • 703: Piraeus – Agioi Anargyroi – Agios Eleftherios
  • 842: Perama – Korydallos Station
  • 049: Piraeus – Omonia Square
  • A15: Larissa Station – Dasos
  • B11: Vathi Square – Ilion – Petroupoli
  • B12: Attiki – Ano Liosia

These services will operate alongside already existing permanent 24-hour and night lines:

  • 040: Piraeus – Syntagma Square
  • 11: Ano Patissia – Neo Pagrati – Nea Elvetia
  • X93: Intercity Bus Station (Kifissos) – Athens International Airport
  • X95: Syntagma Square – Athens International Airport
  • X96: Piraeus – Athens International Airport
  • X97: Athens International Airport – Elliniko Station
  • Night buses:
    • 400: Piraeus – Doukissis Plakentias Station
    • 500: Piraeus – Kifissia
    • 790: Glyfada – Peristeri – Anthoupoli
    • X14: Syntagma – Kifissia

OASA said that the effectiveness of the pilot program will be evaluated at a later stage to determine potential permanent expansions or adjustments.

“If the measure proves effective, we will consider extending it to include Fridays as well,” said Kyranakis. He said in May that a similar request has been made for the tram services along the Athenian Riviera, particularly for the busy summer months when demand surges due to tourism.