Athens AIRPORT : How to get to your hotel ? [Comparing Metro, Bus, Taxi, Uber]

[@foreverlis]

6:34 Last year my family and I went to Athens, Greece. Once we arrived at the airport we got into a taxi (the ones that line up outside the airport). Our drive was around 25-30 minutes and the driver charged us €100 😕 at the time we knew we were getting ripped off but just paid him to avoid conflict (he seemed feisty). The best way, in my opinion, is to pre book a car service. A) You pay in advance. B) They already know your destination. C) You don’t have to wait around as they’ll be already there waiting for you. D) You go directly to destination, no stops or transfers.

[@GreeceExplained]

Damn, sorry you had to experience this. Thx for sharing your story, hope this will help other people not ending up in the same situation !

[@foreverlis]

@@GreeceExplained yeah it’s a shame some scam tourists like that so easily, but luckily not all are like that

[@jasminatounsi]

In germany a 45 taxi drive costs 80€, which is the official price. It's always crazy to me how people take taxis in other countries and dont need to pay with an arm and leg for the drive

[@Hekkimani]

This happened to are family on our recent trip

[@bountytracker.]

Why u not use credit card? If you think that he cheat, with the receipt u take when u pay with credit card, u show it in tourist police, receipt has the drivers details, and you take your money back...

[@cashinv]

I must have seen 1000 videos on european cities but they way you explain each detail it commendable. An Oscar award should be given to you. You make our travel so so easy and so relaxed. I really congratulate your elucidating each step of visiting a city so beautifully. Bravo

[@forevergraceful6160]

You actually save me so many hours of research on Greece!!! Thank you Seb!

[@ansibasi786]

Hi Sebastian… first of all very big thank for your very clear exact explanation. I am not a very frequent traveler and recently visited Athens and was very anxious as my flight was due to land around 8pm. Watched so many other videos but yours was the best and then watched your video several times before travelling and I felt very comfortable after your video. All your details are so accurate from walking to Metro station to buy the correct ticket to find the correct metro to go to hotel. I felt like I could walk with my eyes closed because of your video explained every tiny tiny important information. Without your video I’d get confused and die of anxiety. Again very big thank for your support… ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sutimaboon1886]

This video is very useful for me. It helps me not to take the wrong metro from city to airport. I noticed many tourists took the wrong metro and they had to wait for the right metro to bring them to the airport.

[@jalpara316546546]

Hey Seb, you are legend. To the point and very clear. I wish you a million subscribers so you can travel and make such great videos

[@sukale1000]

By far the BEST informative vid out there...need this for every tourist city please! Not over the top and not lacking...just right

[@OuttatheVesica]

This was an EXCELLENT tutorial! I’m sitting in a Dublin Hotel lobby about to go to the airport and take a red-eye to Athens and this is exactly what I needed to figure out. Step by step - PERFECTION!!

[@DonW97]

I got pickpocketed and almost lost my phone while taking the metro from airport just last month (luckily I chased the guy and got it back), I would say the airport metro line is rather safe as most people are tourists, however do absolutely becareful when you are riding in the "local" lines such as Syntagma / Acropoli station, keep your phone/wallet in your bags and carry them on your front

[@ADtranzakias]

I'm so sorry for what happened. As a greek, I'm always worried about my personal belongings when I'm using the public transport. The best idea is to keep your phone and other personal belongings in your pocket until the end of the trip.

[@nikos.r]

W for chasing him I always imagine scenarios of me being pickpocketed and I chase them but in a real scenario where they might have weapons I might back up

[@bountytracker.]

​@@nikos.rgypsys and illegal immigrants don't have weapons when they make this "job"

[@patshozo9158]

Very good information! Family of 4 arrived after 2am last monthand used Uber Taxi at 60 Euros to our hotel in Metaxourgeio. Loved using Uber Taxi in Athens as the price is pre-set and can't charge more even with tolls...

[@4281pgc]

Just got back from Greece. I want to say thank you for all your videos and information! We relied heavily on your information and it didn’t disappoint. Thank you so much!!

[@federicosocorro5540]

This video was perfect! Very well explained and super important to see if you travel to Athens!! Thank you!!!

[@jillk8291]

This video is SO VERY helpful. I find it stressful to arrive at an unfamiliar airport after a red-eye flight. Knowing how easy it will be to find the Metro to Monastiraki reduces the stress of travel. Thank you very much. I subscribed because your videos are excellent.

[@Alex__LDN]

Thank you so much! Quality, clear and honest videos. We are heading to Athens this month and as the ‘planner’ all your videos have been so helpful.

[@suatbilir3986]

The path can only be described so beautifully. Thank you

[@verfarverfar6367]

Hi Sebastian thank you so much for your informative videos. Thanks to you I managed to do a great itinerary for our visit to Greece and some islands. Can’t wait to be there. We have only one day + night in Athens and hoping we manage the most touristic places. Well done

[@marilenefabri4597]

Your videos are very helpful. Thank you so much. We are going soon and it’s our first time in Greece.

[@juneight]

the best from airport to city centre video on the tube that I have ever seen. if municipality administration did a video about do, surely wouldnt be better than that..

[@joshm963]

Thank you for this great video (and the other video about public transport in Athens). I'm visiting the city for a few days in June before a cruise with friends, and I'm still trying to figure out the best way to get to my hotel from the airport. This video was very helpful in showing me the options. It seems it will come down to how much I do (or do not) want to pay and how much walking I'm willing to do with a suitcase and 2 small bags! (The hotel my group chose is close to, but not directly next to, the T7 tram line.)

[@Gen_X]

Kalimera Seb, Im Ravi from South Africa. and I'll be vacationing n Athens and Corfu Island in June.. First time visitor. Your video has been of great. Thanks a lot.

[@jmclaughlin]

really clear and very useful information!

[@mamdoohmushtaq7316]

Big merci ... Instructive and clear description ❤

[@qiangwen4012]

Thank you! You are the best!

[@robribbon62]

Thanks for a great video, looks like the Metro for us!

[@lukespiekermann3848]

Seb, Just like so may other viewers have said, you give the facts in a straight forward way. It doesn't hurt that you are a native of Greece no doubt, but you also do speak excellent English! What I wonder is whether you could somehow cover some of the other popular GreekIslands, and perhaps some that aren't so popular yet, but deserve a look! I do see that you have a lot of interesting info re Santorini, and some re Mykonos. I was wondering about some of the other island chains, or Crete.

[@GreeceExplained]

Hi Luke ! Thx for the kind words ! Yes after Mykonos, the plan is to tackle Crete and Milos ! I'm just a one man army though, but I try to post as frequently as possible :-)

[@tgregos1]

Excellent video, very informative!

[@ronaldrayner5049]

Looks like you covered all bases - thank you very much !

[@iamin03]

Sebi, you are awesome. These videos are VERY helpful for tourists who will be visiting Athens. Love & respect from Bangladesh

[@tonyhurtado8016]

Thank you so much for the information is very helpful to plan. I love your videos !!!

[@Catwoman1464]

Thank you for the information!

[@kamaleshkamal6418]

@sebi! Like the way you give leads at the end of the video! Creating shorts is also a useful way of promotion, to get much reach! Hope i will soon start seeing shorts! 😅

[@guapitoguapito594]

I’m going to athens on October. Thank u very informative. ❤❤❤

[@Jorell420]

Thanks for all these great videos! I plan to reach out for a some tours when I visit. One question, how late do the bus is run?

[@warrentrout]

Nice to have a pro verses just someone who went there for a few days

[@kjstylee]

Thank u for the information Ur information is 💯 accurate it was easy because of this video

[@erbrock1]

That was very useful!. Thank you.

[@peace4everist]

As someone living in Athens I'd like to add something that I think is the most important piece of information about taxis in Greece...The taxis you grab from the street, without ordering through some app, DO NOT take a credit card.

[@tasosponsetis1492]

INCORRECT !!!!!! the taxis that you take from the street DO ACCEPT CARDS but not all of them so it's easier to arrange for a taxi that has a POS machine to come and collect you but please !!!!! Don't use an app call a radio taxi service.

[@marcowam2842]

Thank for this usefull information! Could you make a video from Athens to the harbor Rafina? And also to the airport if You don't mind. With kind regards from Holland! Marco

[@ceciliaguerrero5738]

Amazing video! Thank you

[@pvdppvdp6638]

Good explanation Sebastian. But I think you forgot to mention the fixed price for a taxi from the airport to destinations within the "Flat fare taxi ring" in Athens city center.

[@Ywywehay]

Thanks for the Infos ❤

[@ddb82]

Excellent video, thank you Sebastian! 👍😎

[@Chawangs]

Excellent video, thanks to you Sir.

[@SerkanSipahi]

Thanks for the private transfer link.

[@MuhammadImransandhu-kj7mz]

Very informative

[@MiaTheDreamer]

Wow.. very informative..😊

[@jakewright7867]

Sebastian, I’ve loved all your videos and we’re leaving for Athens and Santorini today! Where exactly is the X95 bus station in Syntagma Square? We have to catch an early flight from ATH to JTR

[@GreeceExplained]

In front of Eurobank : maps.app.goo.gl/i9cZFk2B1JMDEUCV9

[@ervischaintini3085]

I went to Athens international airport

[@asiancooking5297]

Lovely video sir

[@red.guevarra]

I just arrived in Athens and now I can't decide! Well, I ended up doing the X95 for 5,50€ into the city, since I've already experienced the Metro on previous visits. I might take the X95 again for the return...or Metro! I can always top up the ticket.

[@red.guevarra]

UPDATE: I went with the X95 round trip for just 5,50€ each way, then topped up my card with a 24hr city access for just 4,10€.

[@flyinggmango]

Next video suggestion: how to get to Athens from the cruise port please!

[@cherifurr3935]

I need this too!

[@DanY-pm6sb]

thank you

[@chandanj1]

Hi, these are quite helpful, however what about the option of suburban train from Airport to Larissa (Athens Main station). Shall appreciate if you can advise on the timings, connectivity and fares.

[@jojococodesigns]

Hello, I am loving your information, thank you. My friend and I are landing at 00:30 on Friday night 25 October. It would appear Metro is not an option but a bus is. We are departing from Piraeus port the following day. I viewed your areas to stay and budget hotels videos. Since we are so late arriving and it is out of season, at that time of night where would you suggest going? We are going to see some sites on our return to Athens on 1 Nov with a flight leaving at 0600 on 2 Nov so have the same question about transport and where to stay. We want to see the real Athens and are on a budget so what would you suggest, given our awkward flight times? What would you charge to give us a, say, 3-4 hour tour after lunchtime on 1 Nov? Thanks so much for all your information, it really helps!

[@GreeceExplained]

Hi ! You can email me at [e-mail]

[@MariaO22]

Your videos are extremely helpful and well made, thank you so much!!👏🏼🤩 I found your channel because I was looking for information on luggage storage apps etc.. unfortunately you didn’t make a video on that but could anyone who knows maybe give me information? I found some pretty good places for the Athens city center area, but I actually am going to need luggage storage at the Piraeus port! The main options I can find are through the bounce app (which I never used before), also the places are all closing way too early.. does anyone know of a luggage storage at night in Piraeus port or a place that I can communicate with to wait for my ferry to arrive around 1-2 am or even at 4 am for another day.. thank so much in advance !!

[@bettinaho77]

Love your videos!! Do you have suggestions for hotels near the blue line? We are in Athens for 24 hours and are debating between staying at the Sofitel or near the acropolis. Thank you Seb!

[@GreeceExplained]

Any hotel in Monastiraki or Syntagma is near the blue line :-)

[@annemariehumenuk4227]

i thought i had watched all your videos before we went to Athens, but this one was essential & i missed it. we, too, were pickpocketed just after we boarded at Monastaraki Square. we wanted the metro that went all the way to the airport, and a woman had just said to wait for the next one. then a man said no, this one goes to the airport (it didn't, it stopped 3 stops earlier), and he practically pushed me on the train. it was busy at 7:30 in the morning & my husband had to hold the pole with one hand & the suitcase with the other. two men pushed against him while a 3rd presumably did the actual pickpocketing. meanwhile, the "friendly" man kept trying to distract me by explaining the map showing the blue line going all the way to the airport. I now believe that if i had seen this video & knew enough to wait for the train with the airplane in the window, it wouldn't have been as crowded as it cost €9 instead of €1.8, there would have been luggage racks & the pickpocters likely prefer to ride the cheaper train. My husband keeps mentioning that we could have had a very nice cab ride for the amount we lost to the pickpocketers! Nevertheless, your videos that i did watch were essential in making our trip as flawless as it was. thank you very much!

[@GreeceExplained]

Oh no I'm very sorry for all of this :-( I hope you had a good time in Greece nonetheless !

[@annemariehumenuk4227]

@@GreeceExplained We did and it was in large part due to you (the Santorini buses ran more smoothly that the Ottawa Canada public bus system and we avoided pitfalls because we had watched your video). I made my post so others would be able to make better decisions. If only, I had said no, we are waiting for the next train.

[@denacollins352]

Fabulous!

[@manapualabs]

Thank you for your very informative videos. I have a question: we are booked for an Air B&B on Makrygianni (a pedestrian street), can we get dropped off in front of the Air B&B? My boyfriend is mobility challenged and I am not sure if he can walk from the closest street to the apartment. Thanks for any help you can provide.😎

[@GreeceExplained]

In theory no, but if you tell the taxi driver your bf is mobility challenged, I dont see why he wouldn't do it :-)

[@silvanus.11]

Great videos! Planning my trip to Athens in November, hope the weather will be fine and not so many big crowds and lines. One question, where can I buy the bus tickets?

[@GreeceExplained]

It's the same tickets as for the metro.

[@henkdelange3107]

Beware of pickpockets in the metro. This night, when we arrived in Athens, one stop before Syntagma, three young men, aged 20 - 25 with beards entered and did the door blocking trick. One of them tried to snatch my wallet, but luckily I caught him. Thank you very much for your warning!

[@AnthonyFerraiuolo]

Thanks for the great videos. What’s the best way to get from Athens to Kalamata?

[@GreeceExplained]

Its 3h by car or 1h by plane.

[@alexruan1011]

Hello, could you please make video to teach us how to make a transfer from Athens airport to Mykonos or Santorini, thank you so much !

[@colinatagi]

My girlfriend and I are going to Greece in April. Is there more than one pickup stop for the Bus X95? And do they prefer cash or credit card?

[@MCGuitarr97]

Hi Sebastian! Love the informative video! I will be staying somewhere close to Acropoli station. If I have a flight to Santorini at 7am, what time should I aim to get to Athens airport? And what are my options to get there? Is it only taxi/Freenow since trains don’t run that early in the morning?

[@GreeceExplained]

I recommend you arrive at the airport 2h before departure if you have checked luggage or 1h30 if you only have cabin luggage. Yes, taxi / freenow is your only option. You can also ask your hotel to arrange it for you.

[@sasabacic3530]

First of all, thank you so much Sebastian for useful informations ! I have one question - can I use tourist 3-day ticket for X95 bus or it doesn't cover that line ? Thx !

[@GreeceExplained]

Thx ! Yes it does.

[@gicelacolon517]

I have a question+ how is the experience from airport to pireus port?

[@francesco3089]

Hi! Great video as always. Maybe this is a bit off topic, but do you know if KTEL buses around Greece require printed tickets? Some of the regional ktel websites mention to print the tickets, or that for some reasons e-tickets are only accepted at specific stops. On the other hand some people online wrote that tickets on phones are widely accepted too. I'm a little confused

[@GreeceExplained]

Even Greeks are confused lol. Some KTEL still require printing, others dont ...

[@francesco3089]

@@GreeceExplained I guess I’ll print them in advance just for safety then 🙃

[@yolowolfyt]

​@@francesco3089yeap it depends on the ktel and if the bus driver was informed. Some ktel can "print" off your ticket so you show it to them and they validate it and give you a copy you give to the driver

[@nrjknqda]

Thanks for the guide! One question - if the metro is on strike, do the buses usually still run from the airport?

[@ADtranzakias]

Hello, the bus and the metro are on the same company. So it's the same.

[@cmjr-d2w]

I am an older solo female budget traveler. I will be visiting Athens and several Cyclade islands in April. My return flight home will be leaving at 6 a.m. from Athens airport. I have just booked a hotel that is about 500 feet from the X95 bus stop at syntagma square. I would need to catch the 3:05 a.m. bus. Is it safe for me to walk to and wait at that bus station at that hour of night, or should I spend the extra dollars on a taxi?

[@GreeceExplained]

It's safe :-) Enjoy your solo trip !

[@cmjr-d2w]

Thank you very much for taking the time to reply to my question. Coffees are coming your way. ❤ Your videos are so helpful - clear, practical, and easy to listen to and watch. Keep up the great work!

[@KChristopherCarvalho]

Hi Sebi. Thanks for all the helpful info. At the ticket kiosk, when the option says "Bank Card" does that include credit cards or only bank debit cards? Thanks.

[@GreeceExplained]

Yup, credit cards are fine !

[@SacredQueen]

Hello, if I am looking to get an Uber, is there an assigned area in the airport where one needs to stand at when using Uber? I am trying to steer clear from taxis as I keep hearing that there have been increasing situations where the taxi driver ends up charing more to the cuatomer than the price agreed upon

[@romandurdiak4676]

super👌✌

[@cassiemillington8249]

Hi there! Does the 3 day ticket allow access to trams too? Thank you.

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes it does !

[@sjhanksaz]

Are there van taxis typically waiting at the airport. For a group of 4 with luggage

[@GreeceExplained]

Not really.

[@scottjohnson1964]

Can you buy the 30 day pass at the kiosks as well? I will be in Athens for 3-1/2 weeks

[@GreeceExplained]

Nope, not at the kiosks. Only in metro stations (any station)

[@nicholeclarke2772]

Hi Sebastian I will be in Athens for 10 hrs can you tell me in your opinion which transportation should I take to the plaka for a nice lunch and shopping and then back to the airport later that night? Would you do a taxi..or a train?

[@GreeceExplained]

I'd use the metro :-)

[@KaleelIbrahim-j4v]

can you use 3 days ticket on X95 bus to airport?

[@joe83anania]

If I order a freenow at the airport. Where in the airport do I wait for it? Or is it in the taxi area as well.

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes its in the taxi area as well :-)

[@Maggie.monolono]

What is the name of the metro station near the airport? Where to enter from the airport. Can't find on the map😢

[@GreeceExplained]

The metro stop is called "Airport". But I dont think it exists on googlemaps. So just follow the way that I showed in the video, and you will find it easy peasy.

[@kimberlyflomerfelt-puc5406]

which airport transfer service do you recommend?

[@GreeceExplained]

Hi ! This one : www.getyourguide.com/athens-l91/athens-airport-private-taxi-service-t18752/?partner_id=OMW3ALO&mkt_cmp=true

[@tgovender3893]

We had a similar incident on the train to the airport.. My brother got pickpocketed on the train from Monastiraki.. wallet with Money and all cards were taken

[@ADtranzakias]

I'm so sorry for what happened to your brother. As a greek i can confirm that there is a huge problem with safety in Athens public transport. The best thing you can do is to secure your personal belongings in your pockets untill the end of the trip.

[@baliakosmate7369]

Hello! Is there any round ticket to the X95 Bus or i have to buy 2 separate ticket each way? Thanks!

[@GreeceExplained]

2 separate

[@Scraghunter]

Does the round-trip airport ticket cover all the way out to Pireus? Might be a silly question, but assumptions cause problems when traveling. Thanks!

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes it does. More info regarding Athens' public transport here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLYgWV9qs-crJo

[@Scraghunter]

@@GreeceExplained Much appreciated!

[@limledi9911]

Hi. Where to store luggage at the airport while going to Santorini? How much for 20 kg luggage storage for 3 days? Thanks.

[@GreeceExplained]

I explain that at 5:34. You didnt see it ?

[@leckmanj]

we are thinking of purchasing the airport roundtrip, but why does it indicate 90 minutes? our plan was to take the metro to our hotel, stay in Athens for 2 days, cruise for 7 days, then return to the airport 9 days later. Can we purchase the roundtrip ticket for the Metro, use it to go to Athens on day 1 then return to the airport on day 9 for $16e? thanks very much

[@kevinbursey7284]

can you please recommend a hotel in athens greece for 1 nite sept 30, 2023 for 3 folks with cruiseport shuttle and airport shuttle ?

[@GreeceExplained]

Dont know sorry

[@xochitlsilvamiguel9717]

Do I need to transfer lines if I’m staying in Plaka?

[@GreeceExplained]

If you're staying in Plaka you'll probably exit at either Monastiraki or Syntagma, which are both on the blue line => no transfer needed.

[@slolay]

if we buy turbopass with public transport, can we use it for travel from airport to syntagma metro station

[@GreeceExplained]

Dont know what the "turbopass" is sorry

[@silvanus.11]

Do you know if the metro ticket booth gives change? Going to Athens next week and I only got 50 euro bills and I dont know if I should risk buying the 16 euro ticket with a 50 bill. Maybe its safer to pay with card :-?

[@GreeceExplained]

It gives change but only coins !! So if you only have a 50, definitely use your card

[@serenarodriguez3817]

We are going from airport to hotel then hotel to port and then back. Is there a ticket that would cover 10 days ? Also does the ticket cover a transfer to omonia station ?

[@GreeceExplained]

No there's no ticket that covers 10 days. You'll have to buy separate tickets for all of that. Yes the ticket covers transfer to Omonia station.

[@wiliegarces5914]

Hi Sebastian. I want to buy round trip train ticket from the airport to Victoria station. My question is. To switch trains at Monastiraki station do I have to buy a new train ticket to ride the green lane or can I continue my journey with the same ticket? THANK YOU

[@GreeceExplained]

You can use the same ticket, as long as you dont exceed 90min from the moment you validate it

[@wiliegarces5914]

I appreciated your message and your videos, they are very helpful to plan a trip in Greece. Thank you

[@ahmedj4232]

Dear sir,,, i have booked in moxy hotel and uses the get ur guide for transport,,, may i know where is the meeting point in airport ? Is the area safe near my hotel ? Thanks for answer

[@GreeceExplained]

Your driver will be waiting for you inside the terminal, just as you exit the doors after picking up your bags. Moxy Hotel is in Omonia, not the best neighborhood.

[@ahmedj4232]

Indeed not the best at all

[@ahmedj4232]

@@GreeceExplained one more thing ,,,, the driver found outside in the car waiting not inside…. Maybe some charges applied or something i dont know…. Comparing the prices with other sites,,,, yourguid found in the range with them. Thanks for the explanation given to Athens saved alot of time and efforts for a very short visit to me

[@limledi9911]

Hi. Any place to rest at the airport during long layovers?

[@GreeceExplained]

Its a very large airport terminal with many shops and seating areas, so I dont think you'll have a problem during your long layover.

[@safieeaziz2398]

Hello, is it easy to get an Uber/Freenow/Taxi in the early morning around 4am to go to the airport?

[@GreeceExplained]

Yup

[@safieeaziz2398]

​@@GreeceExplainedMuch appreciated Sebastian!

[@keithtse6834]

Does the 9 Euro Airport to Syntagma fare also allow me to transfer to the Red Line to continue my journey or do I need to pay another fare?

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes you can switch to other lines with the same ticket.

[@MonikaMonika-lj9so]

One question. My hotel is close to Thiseio metro station. If I buy a single ticket from the airport to Monastiraki for 9 euro and I change the train to get to Thiseio station, will this ticket be valid for the green metro line, or do I have to buy another ticket?

[@GreeceExplained]

The ticket is valid for 90min from the moment you validate it, no matter how many times you change lines.

[@MonikaMonika-lj9so]

@@GreeceExplained thank you very much

[@shewatemtmu4915]

What is the best way to go to Switzerland from Greece

[@GreeceExplained]

By plane

[@awaistraveljourney80]

Hi Dear, How much approximately time is taken to reach from landing place to reach X95 bus? And secondly how much time X95 takes from airport to syntagma. I will shortly go to Athens via Rayan Airline. Same day I will fly from Athens. The time b/w two landing and again departure is 6 hours. During this time, I want to go Sytgma via X95, and just see a glimpse of Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Olympic Stadium, and Prison of Socrates. And then come back to airport via X95. Is this possible? I don't need to go through immigration and submit any checked luggage. Just I need to pass through security checks.

[@GreeceExplained]

The X95 stop is just outside the terminal, so it takes no time at all to reach it. It will take from 40 to 60min to reach Syntagma, depending on the traffic. Yes 6 hours is enough to have to quick walk in the city center. But personally I'd take the metro instead of the bus.

[@serounig]

How to pre arrange for a taxi to pick you up and take you to your hotel ?

[@GreeceExplained]

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