Allow us to arrange your transportation to and from the airport and the port. Choose between a taxi service or have our concierge reserve a private chauffeured car or limousine for you. Rates for private cars and limousines will vary, depending on the number of passengers, luggage, the destination and time. Our concierge is happy to take care of all the transportation details.
For more information about the type of vehicles, rates and to reserve your transfer, please click here.
Getting Here - By Air
We recommend that you fly into Athens' new International Airport - Eleftherios Venizelos(ATH), which is an approximate 45-minute drive away from the hotel.
Our concierge desk will be delighted to arrange a limousine or taxi transfer from the airport at the following prices:
*For VIP Service, which includes pickup from inside the airport, there is a supplemental charge of €35.
For guests who wish to take the train, Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is connected to the center of Athens via an excellent public transportation system (Metro). The Metro Line 3 train runs between the airport and Athens every 30 minutes-on the hour and half hour. Passengers should disembark the metro at the Syntagma Station and follow the exit signs for the Hotel Grande Bretagne. The hotel is located at the corner of the street, directly across from Metro station.
Travel time on the Metro Line 3 train is approximately 36 minutes.
Fare per person: €6 one-way
Finally, a 24hrs public bus route connects the airport with the greater Athens area via the Route Χ95 Syntagma - Athens Airport Express. The ticket price is €3.20 for a one-way trip from the Airport to the center of Athens. You may purchase tickets from the bus driver, in the airport Metro station or at any public transportation ticket outlets.
Getting Here - By Sea
Athens' main port of Piraeus serves as the starting and ending point for the main ship routes to the majority of islands around Greece. Located 12km from the hotel, Piraeus is an approximate 30-minute drive from the hotel. Please be advised that in the summer months, traffic may be particularly heavy on Fridays, leading to possible travel delays.
Taxis are easily found just outside the port. You can always allow our concierge to assist you in arranging a taxi or limousine transfer at the following cost:
Guests also have the option of using the excellent public transportation system (Metro) from the Port of Piraeus to the center of Athens. Please take Metro Line 1 to Monastiraki Station, then switch to Metro Line 3 in the direction of the airport or Doukissis Plakentias. Exit the train at Syntagma Station, and follow signs to the Hotel Grande Bretagne. The hotel is directly opposite the train station entrance. The travel time is approximately 20-40 minutes, depending on the frequency of the trains. Cost: €1
Get Driving Directions from the airport or any other location.
Getting Here - By Private Car Service
The hotel is pleased to offer private transfers to and from both Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and the Port of Piraeus. A variety of luxury sedans and limousines are available, all chauffeured by our expert staff. Our concierge is happy to take care of all the arrangements.
For more information about the type of vehicles, rates and to reserve your transfer, please click here.
Getting Around - By Subway (Metro)
Athens enjoys a state-of-the-art public transportation system (Metro) that is unrivaled in Europe. Known for its timeliness and convenience, the Metro stations also serve as miniature museums showcasing Greek art and artifacts, as well as stunning original 19th century architecture.
The three major train lines that run during the day:
The closest Metro station to the hotel is Syntagma Station. At the station, please follow the clearly marked exit signs for Hotel Grande Bretagne. As you leave the station you will see the hotel directly across the street.
It is worth mentioning that the gorgeous Syntagma Station is replete with extraordinary antiques and archaeological findings from the city's excavations, providing a fascinating divertissement for visitors to enjoy.
Maps of all three train lines are displayed in every Metro station. Most 90-minute tickets within city limits cost €1 one way per person.
