Athens Panepistimiou Ave

Information about Panepistimiou Ave

Panepistimiou Avenue Athens: Panepistimiou Ave runs parallel to Stadiou and Akademias avenue. It is one of the main roads in the centre of Athens stretching across the two principal squares of the city, Syntagma and Omonia square.

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Panepistimiou street covers a great part of the city's life including all the major banks, ministerial seats, esteemed universities, travel agencies and fashionable boutiques.

Some shoppig arcades are found along its length, several museums and historical buildings such as the National Library, the Greek University and other sights.The long road starts in Amalias Ave and ends at Alexandras Ave.

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How to get to Panepistimiou Ave

There are many ways to reach Panepistimiou Avenue, from any location in Athens.
Airport to Panepistimiou Ave: 30.7 km / 19 miles | Piraeus port to Panepistimiou Ave: 13.5 km / 8.3 miles | Syntagma square to Panepistimiou Ave: 0.8 km / 0.4 miles

Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked Athens transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the port, airport or your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following numbers: 0030 693 881 8288, 0030 694 597 2090, 0030 690 943 9292 or book your taxi online.

On foot: As Panepistimiou Avenue is located in a central area of Athens, it can be easily reached on foot from Syntagma square and from Omonia in less than 10 minutes.

By metro: The closest metro station is “Panepistimio” on line 2. Get a map of the metro here.

By bus/trolleybus: Since Panepistimio Avenue is one of the main roads in the centre of Athens, there are many bus stops nearby. Check the routes and the official timetables on OASA Telematics.

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