Route guide
Piraeus to Poros ferry
Piraeus–Poros combines a very manageable journey from Athens with a distinctly island-style arrival.
Hellenic Seaways currently lists daily itineraries and a journey from about 55 minutes, making Poros
practical for a weekend, a longer stay or the first stop on a route through the Argosaronic islands.
Current Saronic departures use Piraeus Gate E8, subject to the final instructions printed on the ticket.
High-speed services are designed around passengers rather than overnight accommodation. The operator’s
AERO catamarans use aircraft-style seating and offer café, charging and Wi-Fi facilities, so cabin
selection is not relevant on those sailings. Vehicle travellers should compare the live result carefully:
a selected passenger high-speed vessel may not carry cars even where other vehicle-capable services exist
in the wider market.
Poros Town wraps around the harbour and the narrow channel facing the Peloponnese, which makes the arrival
especially convenient for foot passengers. Local buses, taxis and water connections help with beaches and
outlying areas. The route also sits naturally on the same corridor as Hydra, Spetses, Ermioni and Porto
Heli, so compare direct and multi-stop patterns when planning a longer Saronic itinerary.
Timetables can change between seasons and weekdays. Check the live result for the exact sailing date,
vessel and check-in requirement before arranging tightly timed onward plans.
If you are connecting to accommodation, another ferry or ground transport, leave a sensible margin after
the scheduled arrival. Weather, port traffic and boarding operations can occasionally affect the final
timing.
Travelling the other way? Read the
Poros to Piraeus ferry guide.