Four Athens metro stations close early from Sunday for rail replacement works

Which stations and when

Starting Sunday, 28 June 2026, and every Sunday to Thursday thereafter, four stations on Line 3, Megaro Mousikis, Ambelokipoi, Panormou, and Katehaki, will close at 21:40, approximately two and a half hours earlier than usual. The early closure is needed for rail replacement works between Megaro Mousikis and Katehaki. During the work hours, services will operate in two separate segments: Dimotiko Theatro ↔ Evangelismos, and Ethniki Amyna ↔ Doukissis Plakentias ↔ Airport.

The rail replacement works on Athens Metro Line 3 continue, with works being carried out from Sunday 28 June on the Megaro Mousikis – Katehaki section, where temporary traffic regulations will be applied during nighttime hours.

Last train departures

The final trains before the 21:40 closure will depart earlier than normal. For passengers heading east, the last through train from Dimotiko Theatro leaves at 21:05, from Syntagma at 21:30, and from Evangelismos at 21:32. The affected stations will have their last services a few minutes later: Megaro Mousikis at 21:33, Ambelokipoi at 21:35, Panormou at 21:37, and Katehaki at 21:39. Westbound, the last train from Doukissis Plakentias departs at 21:30, reaching Ethniki Amyna at 21:40.

Airport connections

Airport passengers should note the last direct links before the closure: the final departure from Syntagma to the airport is at 21:30, from Dimotiko Theatro at 21:05, and from the airport towards the city at 21:10. After 21:40, all airport services will start and terminate at Ethniki Amyna station. Shuttle trains from Ethniki Amyna to the airport will run at 22:17, 22:54, and 23:30. In the opposite direction, trains from the airport to Ethniki Amyna will run at 21:46, 22:22, 22:58, and 23:34.

Bus replacement X21

To cover the gap, transport authority OASA will operate a temporary bus line X21, running from Evangelismos to Ethniki Amyna via the closed stations. The X21 will run every evening from 21:40 until the end of metro service, Sunday through Thursday. Stops include the affected metro stations in both directions, ensuring passengers can connect to the operational segments.