Spetses does not have an airport. Your nearest airport is Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos).

 

From Athens to Spetses by Ferry

Head to Piraeus Port (Gate E8) to catch a high-speed ferry to Spetses.

Ferries run daily with stops at Poros, Hydra, and Ermioni, and the journey takes 2–3 hours, depending on the route.

 

Ferry companies:

Hellenic Seaways – hellenicseaways.gr

ALFA Lines – alphalines.gr

 

For schedules & info: Call the Central Piraeus Port Authority at 14944 (toll-free in Greece).

Getting from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port

By Bus: Take the X96 express bus (right outside arrivals).

By Metro: Take the subway to Piraeus (Blue Line > transfer to Green Line).

By Taxi: The fastest (but priciest) option.

 

By Car (to Costa Port)

If driving from Athens, head to Costa, a coastal point just opposite Spetses.

Approx. drive time: 3 hours

Route:

Athens → Corinth → Epidaurus → Kranidi → Porto Heli → Costa

 

Private parking available in Costa – Tel: +30 27540 57256

(Note: Cars are not allowed on Spetses)

 

Crossing from Costa to Spetses

 

Ferry Boat (10 mins)

Spetses → Costa: 07:20, 10:00, 13:00, 16:30

Costa → Spetses: 08:00, 10:30, 13:30, 17:00

Extra August trip: 06:00 (Spetses), 06:50 (Costa)

 

Spetses Express (Speed Boat)

Runs every 30 mins in summer, trip takes ~15 mins

More frequent after mid-June

 

Sea Taxis (24/7 Service)

Fastest and most flexible way to cross

Also available for private transfers

Call: +30 22980 72072

Tip: Stay in Athens

 

If time allows, spend a day or two in Athens! Explore historic landmarks like the Acropolis, Plaka, and enjoy the city’s vibrant culture before heading to Spetses. This also breaks up the travelling