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Port of Piraeus

Piraeus (Pireas) has been the port of Athens since ancient times. The modern city, built on top of the ancient city, is a major shipping and financial hub, with ships connecting the capital with Greek islands and many other countries in the Adriatic. Piraeus is to the southwest of Athens, about 10 km from the centre of town, linked to the city by buses and the Athens metro.

The port is located at the heart of Piraeus, with many services nearby. Facilities include left-luggage storage, ATMs, banks, bureaux de change, bars, restaurants, taxis and numerous travel agencies selling ferry tickets.

Book Pireaus ferry tickets

Salamis Lines operates a weekly cruise to Port Said (Egypt), via Limassol in Cyprus, sailings depart at 16:00 on Thursday afternoons. The route is from Piraeus to Port Said via Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes and Limassol.

From Piraeus, there are frequent crossings to ports in the following regions of Greece: Dodecanese, Cyclades, Peloponnese, Saronic Gulf Islands, Crete, Samos, northeastern Aegean Islands and northern Greece.

Schedules change quite regularly and services are reduced during the winter months, passengers are advised to call the port authorities for the latest times. Alternatively you may get up-to-date information in the Athens News, which lists daily departure times.

The local port police also provide useful information. Tickets can be purchased from the shipping lines' offices situated in the vicinity of the quaysides - the larger lines also provide offices in the city centre. However, many travel agents located in the tourist areas of Athens offer the convenience of issuing tickets, with minimal commissions.

Hydrofoils are a rapid alternative to the ferries, although services are more costly and not as regular during rough weather. The majority of hydrofoils from Piraeus are operated by Hellas Flying Dolphin. Reservations and tickets can be arranged at the main booking office at Akti Kondili in Piraeus, or from authorised agents in the city centre.

Companies operating conventional ferries between the Greek islands include:
Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Superfast Ferries, Minoan Lines and Hellas Dolphins.

Those with disabilities will find good wheelchair access onboard all ferries operating to the islands, and to international destinations. However passengers are advised to inform their ferry company of any special needs when making their reservations.


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