Ferry Athens-Poros

Discover the best ferries from Athens to Poros, travel tips, prices and much more. Here we go!

In brief:
- Ferries from Athens to Poros depart every day throughout the year.
- Both conventional and high-speed ferries operate the route from Piraeus Port.
- The cost of a standard ticket starts from '17' 'EUR' (17 euros).

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The ferry Aero 3 arriving in Poros

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Crossings from Athens to Poros are available year-round.
During the low season, one to four vessels depart from the port of Piraeus daily. In the high season, extra itineraries are added to the schedules.
The first ferry departs at 08:30, while the last at 19:30.

The ferry Flying Cat 6

Both conventional and high-speed ferries connect Poros with the Greek capital.
Most ferries operating the route belong to the high-speed/catamaran type. These are small and sail at high velocities, taking passengers to their destination fast. However, none of them has a garage.
Conventional ferries are large vessels that can carry not only several passengers but also vehicles. The journey with such a ferry is more time-consuming, but tickets are more affordable.

The distance between the port of Piraeus and Poros is 28 nautical miles (32 miles or 52 kilometers).
The duration of the trip depends on the type of ferry. High-speed vessels need around 1-1.5 hours to reach Poros, while conventional ones need approximately 2.5 hours.
The fastest ferry is Aero Highspeed by Blue Star Ferries.

Tickets start from '17' 'EUR' (17 Euros) and can reach '34' 'EUR' (34 Euros). Standard (economy) tickets are the only tickets offered for this route.
Some passenger categories are eligible for discounts. Those include kids, people with disabilities, students, and others. Each company has its own discount policy.

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The only type of seat available is the standard (economy) seat.
Seats inside the high-speed ferries that reach Poros are airplane seats.
On the other hand, on conventional ferries, passengers can select between an indoor air-conditioned seating area and an outdoor open-deck shaded area.

The port of Piraeus by night

Ferries to Poros usually depart from Gate E8 at Piraeus Port. The gate of departure will be written on your ticket. Piraeus is a large port and long distances separate one gate from another. Make sure to be informed about the location of your gate of departure before reaching the port.
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Poros, en revanche, possède un petit port sans portes. Il est situé dans la ville de Poros et tous les ferries arrivent et partent de là.


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Greek ferry companies have flexible luggage policies.
Each passenger can carry up to 40 kg or 0.5 cubic meters of luggage free of charge. Furthermore, each ferry has a designated luggage area, where travelers can leave their bulky objects.
We recommend travelers to leave heavy baggage in the designated area but keep items, like their phones, wallets and keys, on them.

Conventional ferries can carry vehicles, so taking your car or motorbike to Poros is possible. In order to do that, you have to book a separate ticket for your vehicle.
Drivers need to be at the gate of departure at least one hour in advance. During high season when congestion occurs at the port, the company may ask them to be at the port 1.5 or 2 hours in advance.
Keep in mind that entering the garage is prohibited throughout the crossing.
Note: Many car rental companies do not allow customers to ferry their vehicles. We recommend avoiding purchasing a vehicle ticket before contacting your car rental company.

The town of Poros

Poros is famous for its picturesque architecture and its lush vegetation surrounding the crystalline waters that surround the island. We have created a list of the best things to see & do on the island in our mini-guide for Poros.

Poros is ideal for island-hopping, as ferries connect the island with two of the most elegant destination in Greece, Hydra and Spetses. At the same time, Aegina also lies within a close distance, so you should consider paying a visit to the awe-inspiring Temple of Aphaia.