Your Journey to Body, Mind & Sail

We can’t wait to welcome you aboard!

To help you arrive easily, we’ve outlined all travel options from Athens International Airport to Poros Island — whether you prefer ferry, rental car, or a combination of both.

|✈️ Step 1: Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)

Your journey starts at Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos - ATH), the main international hub of Greece

🚉 Option 1: Metro, Train, or Taxi to Piraeus Port + Ferry to Poros
🛻 Airport Transfer to Piraeus Port

• Taxi

  • To Piraeus Port: 45–60 minutes

  • Cost: around €50–€60.

• Metro

  • Blue Line (M3) from the airport → Monastiraki (transfer) → Green Line (M1) to Piraeus.

  • Travel time: about 1–1.5 hours.

  • Cost: €9 one-way ticket from the airport.

• Suburban Train (Proastiakos)

  • Direct route from Airport to Piraeus Station.

  • Travel time: about 1 hour.

  • Cost: about €10.

  🔗 More info about Athens Metro and Trains

⛴️ Ferry from Piraeus to Poros

• High-speed ferry: +1 hour €37

• Conventional ferry: ~2.5 hours €20
  
  🔗 Check ferry schedules and book online at Ferryhopper

💡 Travel Tip: Ferries can sell out quickly in summer. Booking in advance is highly recommended!

🚗 Option 2: Rent a Car + Drive to Galatas + Short Ferry to Poros

🚘 Car Rental at Athens Airport

• Easy pick-up at the airport.

• International brands like Hertz, Avis, and Sixt available.

🔗 Compare rental deals at DiscoverCars

🛣️ Drive to Galatas (Peloponnese Coast)

• Route:

  • Take E94 highway (Athens–Corinth).

  • Cross the Corinth Canal.

  • Follow signs to Epidavros, then Galatas.

• Driving time: approximately 2.5 hours.

🚌 Bus Alternative from Athens to Galatas

• Departure: Kifissos Bus Station (Athens).

• Duration: about 3 hours.

• Cost: approximately €17 per person.

🔗 Bus schedules and tickets at KTEL Argolidas

⛴️ Ferry from Galatas to Poros

• Small ferry crossing from Galatas to Poros: about 5 minutes.

• Departures: every 30 minutes during daytime.

• You can either:

  • Take your rental car on board, or

  • Park in Galatas and cross on foot.

💡 Travel Tip: Parking is available near the ferry terminal in Galatas if you prefer to leave your car behind.

🛥️ Island-Hopping Options

Poros is also well connected to Aegina, Hydra, and Spetses, perfect for an island-hopping adventure!

🔗 Island ferry connections via Ferryhopper

🙋‍♂️ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions❓

❓ How long does it take to get from Athens Airport to Poros?

• Via Piraeus ferry: About 2.5–3.5 hours total.

• Via Galatas drive + ferry: About 3 hours.

❓ What is the best option if I arrive late at night?

• If your flight lands late, we recommend staying overnight in Athens and traveling to Poros the next morning, as ferries from Piraeus and Galatas mostly operate during daytime hours.

❓ Can I bring my rental car to Poros?

• Yes, you can bring your rental car on the ferry from Galatas. Alternatively, you can park it securely in Galatas and cross over as a foot passenger.

❓ Should I pre-book ferry tickets?

• Absolutely! Especially during the summer season (June–September), ferries can fill up quickly.

🌿✨ Start your healing journey with Body, Mind & Sail — we are looking forward to meeting you soon on beautiful Poros Island