Piraeus Port: which gate for which island, and how to get there
Find the gate your ferry leaves from, how to reach Piraeus by metro, train, bus or tram, and how to use the free shuttle bus inside the port.
Which gate for which island
| Gate | Destinations | From the metro |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Dodecanese (Rhodes, Kos, Kalymnos, Leros, Patmos) | Far: take the free shuttle bus |
| E2 | North Aegean (Chios, Lesvos, Samos, Ikaria, Limnos) and Crete | Far: take the free shuttle bus |
| E3 | Crete (Heraklion, Chania) | Far: take the free shuttle bus |
| E4, E6 | Cyclades | A few minutes on foot or by shuttle |
| E7 | Cyclades (Syros, Tinos, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Santorini) | Opposite the metro station |
| E8 | Saronic islands (Aegina, Agistri, Poros, Hydra, Spetses) | Near the metro station |
| E9, E10 | Cyclades | Near the metro station |
Free shuttle bus inside the port
The port authority runs a free shuttle bus from the main entrance, next to the metro and suburban railway station, to the furthest gates. Screens at the stop show the waiting time. If you leave from gates E1 to E3, allow extra time: it is a long walk, especially with luggage.
How to get to Piraeus port
| Transport | From | Ticket | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro line 1 (green) | Omonia, Monastiraki, Thissio | €1.20 | Piraeus station, opposite gates E7 to E10. |
| Metro line 3 (blue) | Syntagma, Monastiraki, Airport | €1.20 (€9 from the airport) | Piraeus station. About 1 hour from the airport. |
| Suburban railway | Airport, Larissa Station | Airport or standard ticket | Piraeus station, next to the main port entrance. |
| Bus X96 | Airport | €5.50 (reduced €2.70) | Runs 24 hours, useful for early ferries. |
| Tram T7 | Glyfada, Palaio Faliro | €1.20 | Terminus at Akti Posidonos, close to the gates. |
| Taxi | Anywhere | Metered | Tell the driver your gate number. |
Frequently asked questions
Which gate do ferries to Crete leave from in Piraeus?
Usually gates E2 and E3, which are far from the metro. Take the free shuttle bus inside the port.
Which gate for Aegina and Hydra?
Ferries to the Saronic islands usually leave from gate E8, near the metro station.
How early should I be at Piraeus port?
At least 30 minutes before departure as a foot passenger, and about 1 hour with a car.
Is there a bus inside Piraeus port?
Yes, a free shuttle bus runs from the main entrance next to the metro station to the furthest gates.
Gates by destination are indicative and can change by company and season. Check your ticket, olp.gr or call 14541. Last checked: 22/10/2026.