The cheapest and fastest ferries from Poros to Athens
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Poros to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poros to Athens will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Poros for Athens on Wed, Nov 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct ferries cover the 59 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 55 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Poros to Athens
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Poros to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a ferry costs an average of €17.
Distance: 31 nautical miles (59 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Bus |
|---|---|
€26 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Poros to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h05 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Magic Sea Ferries | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Magic Sea Ferries | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Magic Sea Ferries | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus) | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Sailing Days Sat |
Live departures
Poros to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Poros to Athens ferries for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 AM Poros | 2h40 | 11:40 AM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 AM Poros | 2h50 | 1:00 PM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Poros | 1h10 | 3:50 PM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Poros | 0h55 | 7:00 PM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Poros to Athens






Distance 31 nautical miles (59 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 25 |
Fastest ferry 55m |
First ferry 06:00 |
Last ferry 21:05 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Poros to Athens start from as low as $21 (€17) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $31 (€26) depending on the train type and class.
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus), Alpha Lines, Aegean Flying Dolphins, Magic Sea Ferries , Hellenic Seaways from Poros to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Poros to Athens with Blue Star Ferries, Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus), Alpha Lines, Aegean Flying Dolphins, Magic Sea Ferries , Hellenic Seaways for as low as $19 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus)
Magic Sea Ferries
Alpha Lines
Aegean Flying Dolphins
Hellenic Seaways
FAQs: Ferry from Poros to Athens

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Poros, which is located around 0.2 miles (376 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Poros to Athens
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
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