How far is it from Athens to Piraeus?

The distance between Athens and Piraeus is 12 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Athens to Piraeus?

The drive from Athens to Piraeus takes approximately 15 min by car.

The fastest route from Athens to Piraeus covers 12 km with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Piraeus lies roughly to the south-west of Athens.

Along the route from Athens to Piraeus you can fill up at Aegean (24/7), Avin (24/7), BP (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Distance: 12 kmDrive time: 15 min

Driving from Athens to Piraeus takes about 15 min via Πέτρου Ράλλη. The distance is 12 km. The straight-line distance is 9 km. Driving directions

Driving directions20 · 12 km

The return trip from Piraeus to Athens covers roughly the same distance, 12 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 October 2026.

How far is it from Athens to Piraeus?: The distance between Athens and Piraeus is 12 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Athens to Piraeus?: The drive from Athens to Piraeus takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Athens to Piraeus?: The fastest route from Athens to Piraeus covers 12 km with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Piraeus from Athens?: Piraeus lies roughly to the south-west of Athens.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Athens and Piraeus?: Along the route from Athens to Piraeus you can fill up at Aegean (24/7), Avin (24/7), BP (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.