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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Paiania–Kantza Station

Paiania–Kantza (Greek: Παιανία–Κάντζα) is a station located north east of the suburban town of Paiania in Athens, East Attica. located in the median strip of the Attiki Odos motorway. This station first opened to Athens Suburban Railway trains on 30 July 2004, with Athens Metro services calling at this station from 10 July 2006.

The station's platforms have two levels, with each end serving trains from either the Athens Metro or the Suburban Railway: Suburban Railway trains stop at the southern end. In contrast, Athens Metro Line 3 trains stop at the northern end. As of November 2022, the station is served by two Suburban Railway trains per hour to the airport, one or two to Ano Liosia and one to Pireaus.

Naming

Although the station signs mention the name Paiania-Kantza, all trains' announcements call the station simply Kantza.

Services

Since 27 September 2022, the following weekday services call at this station:

Bus route 307 and 324 call at the bus stop.

Station layout

Line structure
towards Pallini
towards Koropi
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Platforms
Platform 1 Athens Suburban Railway Line A1 to Piraeus / Athens Suburban Railway Line A2 to Ano Liosia / Athens Metro Line 3 to Dimotiko Theatro (Pallini)
Island platform, doors will open on the left
Platform 2 Athens Suburban Railway Line A1 Athens Suburban Railway Line A2 Athens Metro Line 3 to Athens Airport (Koropi)