Piraeus port guide: gates, getting there and what to know
Which gate each ferry uses, how to get there from the airport and the centre, and what is inside the port.
- The port is huge: check the gate number (E) on your ticket.
- From the centre by metro about 25 minutes; from the airport by line 3 about an hour.
- A free shuttle from E5 runs between the gates.
Know your gate and arrive in time, and leaving from Piraeus is easy. Without that, it is easy to miss a ferry.
Piraeus port: which gate does my ferry leave from?
Piraeus is Athens' main port, and most island ferries leave from it. The port is very large, and walking end to end can take up to an hour. So first: check the gate number (E) printed on your ticket.
| Gate | Destinations |
|---|---|
| E1 | Dodecanese (Rhodes, Kos and more) |
| E2 | Heraklion, Chios, Lesvos, Ikaria, Samos |
| E3 | Heraklion, Kythira |
| E5 | Metro station and shuttle |
| E6, E7 | Cyclades |
| E8 | Saronic islands (Aegina, Hydra and more) |
| E9, E10 | Cyclades, Samos, Ikaria |
| E11, E12 | Cruise terminals |
Information per Greeka. Gates can vary by company and sailing, so always check your ticket.
How to get to Piraeus from the airport
- Metro line 3 (Blue): about an hour, about €9.
- Suburban railway (Proastiakos): about 60 minutes.
- Bus X96: runs 24 hours, about 90 minutes, about €5.50.
How to get to Piraeus from central Athens
- Metro line 1 (Green) or line 3 from Syntagma and Monastiraki: about 25 minutes, €1.20 ticket.
- Bus 040 from Syntagma: stops about 10 minutes' walk from gate E9.
- Taxi: easiest with luggage, especially to the far gates.
Inside the port
- A free shuttle leaves from the E5 area and runs between the gates.
- Lockers near E6, ATMs near E7–E8, and parking near E7–E8.
- Port information line: 14541.
- Arrive at least an hour before sailing, more in summer and with a car.
Ferry guides from Athens
See Athens to Crete, Athens to Mykonos, Athens to Aegina, islands near Athens and from the airport to the city centre.
Tips before you sail
- Tickets: most companies offer e-tickets on your phone. If you need to print or collect a ticket, there are offices near the gates.
- Food and water: there are kiosks in the port, but choice near the gates is limited. Buy ahead.
- Car: if you travel with a car, arrive earlier, as vehicles load before foot passengers.
- Weather: in strong winds the authorities can stop sailings. Check updates on the morning you sail, and see Athens port ferry updates.
FAQ
Which gate does the Aegina ferry leave from? Usually gate E8, for the Saronic islands. Check the gate on your ticket.
How early should I arrive at Piraeus? At least an hour. In summer, with a car or for a far gate, allow more.
How do I get from the airport to Piraeus port? By metro line 3 (about an hour), the suburban railway, or bus X96, which runs 24 hours.
Is there a shuttle inside Piraeus port? Yes, a free shuttle leaves from the E5 area and runs between the gates.
