Getting from Spetses to Piraeus

If you are heading to Piraeus from Spetses you are making your way from a car-free island in the Saronic Gulf to the largest port in Greece and the gateway to Athens and the wider ferry network.

Take the ferry

There is a direct ferry from Spetses to Piraeus running up to 10 times daily, taking around 2 to 3.5 hours. It is one of the most well served Saronic connections and runs year-round making it one of the most reliable ferry routes in Greece. High-speed vessels cover the route in around 2 hours while the conventional ferry takes closer to 3.5 hours. From Piraeus the metro takes around 20 minutes to central Athens.

Getting there by air

Piraeus has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens International, around 45 kilometres to the east. Spetses has no airport. The nearest airport is also Athens International. The direct ferry from Spetses to Piraeus is the most natural and practical connection given the frequency and convenience of the Saronic ferry service.

Your best option

Take the direct ferry from Spetses to Piraeus. With up to 10 daily departures you never need to book far in advance. Check the schedule before traveling as departure times vary by season. Note that Spetses is car-free so all passengers cross as foot passengers. If you are traveling with a car it would be at the mainland port of Kosta, from where you can drive to Piraeus directly, which takes around 2.5 to 3 hours via Corinth.