Best public transport neighborhoods in Athens
Greece · 14 neighborhoods · Updated October 2026
Omonoia, Koukaki and Monastiraki have the best public transport of the 14 neighborhoods we compared in Athens: the most stops and lines within a short walk.
| # | Neighborhood | Public transport | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omonoia | 9.5/10 Excellent | 4.5/10 Poor |
| 2 | Koukaki | 9.3/10 Excellent | 6.9/10 Good |
| 2 | Monastiraki | 9.3/10 Excellent | 5.7/10 Fair |
| 4 | Gargaretta | 9.1/10 Excellent | 6.8/10 Good |
| 4 | Psyrri | 9.1/10 Excellent | 5.3/10 Fair |
| 6 | Lykavittos | 8.9/10 Excellent | 6.8/10 Good |
| 6 | Plateia Vathis | 8.9/10 Excellent | 4.6/10 Poor |
| 8 | Plaka | 8.8/10 Excellent | 7.1/10 Good |
| 9 | Gazi | 8.5/10 Excellent | 5.4/10 Fair |
| 10 | Ampelokipoi | 8.4/10 Excellent | 6.3/10 Fair |
| 10 | Thymarakia | 8.4/10 Excellent | 5.8/10 Fair |
| 12 | Agios Panteleimonas | 8.3/10 Excellent | 4.5/10 Poor |
| 13 | Erythros Stavros | 8.0/10 Excellent | 6.6/10 Good |
| 14 | Kypseli | 7.5/10 Good | 5.8/10 Fair |
How we measure it
Public transport weighs how close the nearest stop is, how many stops are within 800 m, and how many kinds of transport stop nearby (bus, tram, metro, train, ferry), around the addresses checked in each neighborhood or its center. Methodology