For Athens, book Poros to Piraeus and go to the island’s Saronic ferry departure. Boats across the narrow channel to Galatas serve the Peloponnese.
Choose Greece as your place of departure, then select Poros - Piraeus. If the ports are grouped under an island or region, choose that place of departure or “Show all routes”. Enter your dates and confirm the direction shown before booking. Search all ferry routes.
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Start with Saronic Ferries’ Poros guide if taking a car. The operator connects Poros with Piraeus on a conventional ferry, and the intermediate calls and frequency change with the timetable. A sailing to Galatas leaves a mainland road journey to Athens.
Passengers travelling on foot can also look at Hellenic Seaways’ Poros route guide. Compare the Piraeus arrival for the exact return boat rather than applying the fastest outward crossing time to every sailing.
On Saronic Ferries, companions get out before the driver boards the car. Saronic Ferries’ boarding terms asks passengers to be in the boarding area at least half an hour before departure. Keep the tickets and things you will need on deck with the people using them.
Hellenic Seaways’ Piraeus gate map marks the Saronic part of the main port in Piraeus. Work from the scheduled arrival to the train or metro you want, adding the walk from the berth and time to board the onward service.
Check the total cost for everyone travelling, including any vehicle, reserved seat, cabin or other option offered. A later arrival in Piraeus may affect your next connection or accommodation, so compare the whole journey as well as the fare.
Travelling the other way? Read the Piraeus to Poros ferry guide.
Compare the operators and departures offered for your dates. The sailing result confirms the carrier, vessel and travel options for that journey.
Hellenic SeawaysUse the passenger high-speed option for a fast return from the island. The itinerary may include other Saronic port calls, so select the arrival that fits your mainland plans.
For a car, look up the conventional Saronic Ferries calendar. Both options bring you to Piraeus, but a passenger catamaran ticket cannot accommodate a vehicle.
Poros Town’s ferry waterfront sits on the narrow channel opposite Galatas on the Peloponnese, giving foot passengers straightforward access to the town and local transport.
If approaching Poros from Galatas by local boat, allow a separate transfer on the island waterfront. Buying a Piraeus ticket does not reserve the mainland-to-island first leg.
Piraeus is Greece’s largest ferry hub.
For a pickup in Piraeus, tell your driver you are arriving from Poros in the Saronic Gulf. Check the arrival gate before you agree exactly where to meet.
Use the facilities listed for the ship on your departure. Vessel assignments and onboard services can change.
High-speed Saronic services are centred on reserved aircraft-style seats rather than cabins, which keeps the short crossing simple.
AERO catamarans list a café/bar among their onboard services, suitable for drinks and light refreshments during the crossing.
The AERO passenger catamarans do not have a vehicle deck. If you need a car, only select a sailing that explicitly offers vehicle carriage.
Pet travel is subject to the operator’s current rules and the facilities on the selected vessel. Declare the pet correctly when booking.
For your Poros to Piraeus sailing, keep the booking confirmation and any identification required by the operator ready. Check ticket collection, check-in and boarding instructions before leaving for Poros.
Use the terminal named on the Poros booking confirmation. Plan the route to check-in, including any parking or drop-off arrangements, before departure.
Check names and travel details before you arrive. If taking a vehicle, enter its full dimensions and include trailers, roof loads or rear-mounted equipment where required.
Use current official guidance for documents, entry permissions and any vehicle or pet requirements that apply to your journey. Requirements depend on your circumstances and can change.
Piraeus is easy to combine with Athens using metro and suburban rail, while much of the waterfront can be explored on foot.
Mikrolimano, Marina Zeas and central Piraeus are comfortable to explore on foot.
The ferry harbour is large. Taxi, bus or a longer walk may be needed for gates farther from Piraeus station.
For an onward connection from Piraeus, include time to leave the ship and terminal. Check local transport for the actual arrival day, especially if the ferry arrives early in the morning or late at night. A nearby hotel or a later connection may give more flexibility if the crossing is delayed.
Explore PiraeusSearch nearby dates and compare the complete journey when considering another crossing. Different ports can change your transfer time, onward drive or overnight plans.
The short crossing reaches the opposite bank on the Peloponnese. Use a sailing whose booking names Piraeus to continue directly to the Athens port.
Take your bags for the crossing and meet your companions in the passenger area. Saronic Ferries closes access to the vehicle area after departure.
The conventional crossing is roughly two hours forty minutes on Saronic Ferries’ Poros guide. A high-speed passenger sailing can be considerably quicker, depending on its calls.
Check Hellenic Seaways for the fast passenger service and Saronic Ferries for conventional departures. Compare arrivals in Piraeus if you have a connection in Athens.
Go to the long-distance ferry boarding point on the waterfront at Poros Town and check the displayed destination Piraeus. Boats marked Galatas cross the narrow channel.
Check the travel categories offered for the selected Poros to Piraeus departure. The choices depend on the operator and vessel; do not assume every sailing accepts both vehicles and foot passengers. Enter all travellers and the correct vehicle dimensions before comparing fares.
Compare the dates and departure times that work for your trip. Check the total for passengers, any vehicle and accommodation, then compare ticket flexibility and the onward journey from Piraeus. Prices depend on the sailing and available capacity.
Piraeus is easy to combine with Athens using metro and suburban rail, while much of the waterfront can be explored on foot. Allow time to disembark and reach your onward transport before a timed connection.
Use the return-trip option in the search and check both directions and dates before booking. The Piraeus to Poros guide covers the opposite departure port. Availability and sailing times can differ between the two legs.
Check the sailing from Poros, arrival in Piraeus and travel options before confirming your reservation.
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