Getting from Volos to Porto Heli

If you are heading to Porto Heli from Volos you are making your way from a city on the Pagasetic Gulf at the foot of the Pelion peninsula to a sheltered harbour on the Argolic Gulf in the northeastern Peloponnese, on the opposite side of Greece. It has a marina, good beaches and Spetses visible across the water.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Volos to Porto Heli. Getting there means driving from Volos south via the E75 motorway to Athens and then continuing south through the Peloponnese via Corinth to Porto Heli, which takes around 5.5 to 6 hours from Volos in total. Alternatively take the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Porto Heli, which runs 4 to 5 times daily and takes around 2 hours, though note that this service is passenger only and does not carry vehicles.

Getting there by air

Porto Heli has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Volos has a small airport at Nea Anchialos with limited connections from Athens. Driving from Volos to Piraeus and taking the Saronic ferry to Porto Heli gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Drive from Volos to Piraeus and take the Saronic ferry to Porto Heli. It is the most practical approach for travelers without a car. If you are traveling with a car, drive south via the E75 motorway and Athens ring road through the Peloponnese to Porto Heli via Corinth, which takes around 5.5 to 6 hours from Volos.