Getting to Spetses & Porto Heli
There are several ways to reach Spetses and Porto Heli from Athens:
By Ferry
Depart from Piraeus Port (Athens’ main port).
High-speed ferries run several times a day.
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Spetses: ~2 hours 15 minutes.
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Porto Heli: 2 hours 30 minutes.
You can book tickets online through
Hellenic Seaways or other ferry platforms.
by car
You can also drive from Athens via the National Road (E94)
toward Corinth, and continue following the signs
for Epidaurus - Kranidi - Porto Heli.
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Porto Heli: The journey takes around 2.5-3 hours (~180 km).
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Spetses: You can drive to the coastal village of Kosta (about 10 minutes before Porto Heli), where parking is available.
From there, you can take a short 10-minute sea taxi or ferry across to Spetses.
By Private Transfer
Private cars, minivans, or taxis to your destination can be arranged from Athens or the airport .
Some hotels may assist with bookings.
Or you can contact our travel agent for assistance.
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Email: info@businessandpleasure.gr
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Phone: +302106721004
By helicopter
The fastest (and most scenic!) way to arrive - about 25 minutes
from Athens.
Private charters are available upon request, through
our travel agent -- happy to connect you if this is of interest.​​
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Getting from Spetses to Porto Heli
By Water Taxi
The quickest and easiest way to cross between the two; the trip takes about 10 minutes.
Water taxis operate 24/7 from the main port of Spetses. You can typically find one on arrival, or ask your hotel to arrange it for you. Below are two water taxi services we recommend.
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Phone: +30 6972 990277
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Phone: +30 6944 565597
By Ferry
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Local ferries operate regularly between Spetses and Porto Heli. The journey takes about 15–20 minutes, and tickets are available for purchase at the port.
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More information can be found at this link.
By Private Boat
An excellent choice for those seeking a scenic, flexible transfer. Private boat arrangements can be made through our travel agent upon request.
