Getting from Alexandroupoli to Poros

If you are heading to Poros from Alexandroupoli you are making your way from the far northeastern corner of Greece to a small island in the Saronic Gulf, on the opposite side of the country. Poros sits just 200 metres from the Peloponnese mainland and the narrow channel between them creates one of the most charming harbour settings in Greece.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alexandroupoli to Poros. Alexandroupoli's ferry connections are limited to Samothrace, Lemnos, Agios Efstratios and Lavrio. Getting to Poros by sea means flying to Athens first and then taking the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Poros, which takes around 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes with several daily departures.

Getting there by air

Poros has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Flying from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then taking the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Poros gives a total journey time of around 4 to 5 hours.

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli to Athens and take the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Poros. It is the most practical approach. If you are traveling with a car, fly to Athens, drive to Galatas on the Peloponnese coast and take the short local ferry across to Poros, which takes only a few minutes and runs constantly throughout the day.