Spetses – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
Spetses – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
The Spetses Athens (Piraeus) ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies: Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries. Spetses Athens (Piraeus) ferries take around 2 hours 10 minutes. The ferry costs between £44 and £207, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Spetses to Athens (Piraeus).
The first Spetses Athens (Piraeus) ferry typically departs from Spetses at around 06:10. The last ferry usually departs at 20:45.
The Spetses Athens (Piraeus) ferry trip can take around 2 hours 10 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 20 minutes with Blue Star Ferries. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 45 weekly sailings from Spetses to Athens (Piraeus) provided by Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 32 sailings weekly. Alpha Lines provide 13 sailings weekly. Magic Sea Ferries provide 6 sailings weekly.
Spetses Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between £44* and £207*. The average price is typically £88*. The cheapest Spetses Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from £44*. The average price for a foot passenger is £88*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Spetses to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 54.4 miles (87.5km) or 47 nautical miles.
Yes, Magic Sea Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Spetses and Athens (Piraeus). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Spetses and Athens (Piraeus).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines & Magic Sea Ferries ferries between Spetses and Athens (Piraeus).
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Spetses to Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Spetses - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Alpha Lines & Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | £86* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 13 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 56m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 35m | |
| First Ferry | 06:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:35 | |
| Distance | 47 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Greek island of Spetses is one of the Saronic group of islands. Its ancient name was Pityonissos and Pityousa from the ancient Greek word for tree, "Pitys". The Venetians brought the name Spetses with them as they used to call the island "Isola di Spezzie" which means the island of aromas (spices). The largest town on the island is also called Spetses and is quite unusual in that private vehicles are not allowed within the town's boundary. As a result, people who live there or visit, have no choice but to walk or take a horse-drawn carriage. Motorcycles and bicycles are permitted.
The closest beaches to the town are Agios Mamas, in the centre of the town, and Kaiki beach which is around 1 km to the north west and Agia Marina which is 2 km to the south. For beaches further from the town, such as Zogeria, Agioi Anargiroi and Agia Paraskevi, there are public buses that can be taken.
In the Medieval times, the island flourished with trade and the locals constructed elegant mansions that survive to this day. Spetses is also a popular weekend destination due to its proximity to Athens.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
