Athens (Piraeus) – Poros
Ferry to Saronic Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Poros
Ferry to Saronic Islands
The Athens (Piraeus) Poros ferry is serviced by 4 ferry companies: Blue Star Ferries, Saronic Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries. Athens (Piraeus) Poros ferries take around 1 hour 5 minutes. The ferry costs between £53 and £194, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Poros.
The first Athens (Piraeus) Poros ferry typically departs from Athens (Piraeus) at around 08:00. The last ferry usually departs at 20:30.
The Athens (Piraeus) Poros ferry trip can take around 1 hour 5 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 55 minutes with Blue Star Ferries. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 34 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Poros provided by Blue Star Ferries, Saronic Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 31 sailings weekly. Saronic Ferries provide 5 sailings weekly. Alpha Lines provide 6 sailings weekly. Magic Sea Ferries provide 5 sailings weekly.
Athens (Piraeus) Poros ferry prices typically range between £53* and £194*. The average price is typically £109*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Poros ferry prices start from £53*. The average price for a foot passenger is £109*. The average price for a car is £110*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Poros is approximately 31.1 miles (50.1km) or 27 nautical miles.
Yes, Saronic Ferries & Magic Sea Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Poros. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Poros.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries, Saronic Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Poros.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Athens (Piraeus) to Poros with Blue Star Ferries & Saronic Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Athens (Piraeus) - Poros (Saronic Islands) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Alpha Lines, Hellenic Seaways & Saronic Ferries | |
| Average Price | £99* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 14 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 16m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 10m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:00 | |
| Distance | 27 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Yes, a day trip is possible with a quick ferry ride.
From Poros, you can easily reach Hydra, known for its charming waterfront and lack of motor vehicles. Aegina is another nearby island with a lively harbor, ancient temples, and pistachio groves. Agistri is a smaller, more secluded island close to Poros, perfect for a peaceful getaway.
The high-speed ferry from Piraeus to Poros (Saronic Islands) operated by Hellenic Seaways, takes 55m, costs £125.
Yes, you do need a passport to travel from Piraeus to Poros, for any checks. There are no exceptions to this rule for Greek domestic travel. Ensure you have a valid form of identification, such as passport or national ID card if you are an EU citizen.
From Piraeus airport, take a taxi or a bus to the Port of Piraeus, which is about a 20-minute drive away. Once at the port, look for the designated area where ferries depart for Poros in the Saronic Islands. The travel time by ferry from Piraeus to Poros is approximately 2-3 hours.
The ferry ride from Piraeus to Poros can vary in roughness depending on the sea conditions. Generally, the journey is smooth during the summer months when the seas are calmer, but it can be rougher during the winter with potentially higher waves and wind. It's advisable to check the weather forecast in advance and consider taking seasickness precautions if needed.
The easiest way to travel from Piraeus to Poros is by taking a ferry. The fastest option would be to take a high-speed ferry, which takes around 1 hour. For a more scenic journey with beautiful views of the Greek coastline, opt for a conventional ferry, which takes approximately 2 hours. To save money, choose the conventional ferry as it is usually more budget-friendly compared to the high-speed option.
The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
The town and port of Poros is located on the Greek island of Kefalonia and provides an important link, via its ferry service, between the island and mainland Greece. Many of the fishermen's houses that made up the town were destroyed by an earthquake in 1953 but with the aid of the British the town was rebuilt and is set in the beautiful scenery of the Atros and Pahni mountains and its coastline, which provides the town with its port and beaches. The ravine of Poros is a popular attraction and is an 80 m deep precipice, with steep slopes where you can see hollows in the rocks - which are supposedly the footprints of the mythological Hercules. The River Vohinas springs from a 'bottomless' lake, with is a dry bed river in the summer months but in winter it flows through the town.
Legend has it that the large rocks that are located just off the beach between Poros and Skala were thrown at early invaders by the Cyclops. The coastline on the other side of Poros, facing Ithaca, is one of the last refuges of the endangered Mediterranean Monk Seal.
