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How to get from Athens to Methana by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Athens to Methana ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Methana is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Methana can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Athens to Methana ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins. This way you can find the best deal on a Athens Methana ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Athens to Methana simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Athens to Methana Ferry Information

Port of departure
Athens
Greece
Attica
Port of Arrival
Methana
Greece
Attica
Distance
34 mi
Ferry Companies
Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins
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Ferry Athens Methana: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Athens to Methana, you'll find tickets range from £13 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £59 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens to Methana route is £36. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Methana is 2 hours. The slowest ferries will take 2 hours to reach Methana, while the fastest boats will arrive in Methana in 2 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 10:30.

Average price of a Athens to Methana ferry crossing
£36
Price range of ferries Athens Methana (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£13 - £59
Average crossing time Athens Methana
2 hours
Departure time of first ferry to Methana
10:30
Arrival time of first ferry to Methana
12:30

Why travel by ferry from Athens to Methana?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Athens to Methana ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Methana. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Athens to Methana is an ideal way to travel.

You get much more rest than in the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. The Athens Methana ferry journey is the opposite! Ferries operated by Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins are designed with areas dedicated to relaxation or entertainment: lounges or cabins, outdoor solarium, bars and restaurants... You arrive in Methana stress-free and totally relaxed.
No need to worry about travelling with your bike
On the train, bus or plane, it is often very complicated and sometimes impossible to travel with this cumbersome companion: your bike. This is not the case on the ferry. Like any vehicle, your two-wheeler will be parked in the ship's garage. You leave it there for the duration of the Athens-Methana crossing in complete safety and without fear of it being damaged. You will get on your bike in Methana to get off the boat.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
Every time we go on holiday on the coast, we look for the best view of the sea. During the Athens Methana crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Everywhere, large windows give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to make the most of its soothing power.

Which companies operate between Athens and Methana?

If you want to travel between Athens and Methana by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Hellenic Seaways Athens Methana
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Methana fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Athens and Methana. More information about Hellenic Seaways
Saronic Ferries Athens Methana
Saronic Ferries
Saronic Ferries operates ferry services to Greece, including ferry services between the ports of Athens and Methana. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Methana fares and book a Saronic Ferries ticket between Athens and Methana. More information about Saronic Ferries
Aegean Flying Dolphins Athens Methana
Aegean Flying Dolphins
Aegean Flying Dolphins operates ferry services to Greece, including ferry services between the ports of Athens and Methana. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Methana fares and book a Aegean Flying Dolphins ticket between Athens and Methana. More information about Aegean Flying Dolphins

Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Methana?

Port of departure in Athens

Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins ferries depart for Methana from the following ports in Athens:

Athens Piraeus E1
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Athens Piraeus E6
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Port of arrival in Methana

Aegean Flying Dolphins, Saronic Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ships arrive in Methana from the following ports:

Methana
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Athens and Methana: Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries and Aegean Flying Dolphins.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins.

Before booking, compare the prices of Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Athens Methana ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Athens and Methana, you will travel 34 mi.

To go by boat from Athens to Methana, you can find prices ranging from £13 for the lowest, to £59 for the highest. The average price we observed was £36.

The first ferry leaves Athens at 10:30 for Methana.

What is a Athens to Methana ferry crossing like?

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Athens and Methana would be like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Athens to disembarkation in Methana, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries and Aegean Flying Dolphins. You will also find practical information about Athens and Methana.

Boarding in Athens

Before you set off on your Athens Methana ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:

  • Arrival time in Athens port / You should arrive at the Athens ferry terminal within the time limit set by Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins. After this time, your reservation is no longer guaranteed.
  • Checking in for the Athens - Methana crossing / In Athens, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Aegean Flying Dolphins, Saronic Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ticket offices at the Athens ferry terminal. If you are travelling by car, please stand in the reserved lanes. Check-in will take place directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Methana / From the Athens ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. By car, follow the instructions of Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the ship between Athens and Methana

On the Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins ship, everyone has their own travel philosophy. While some people will be inclined to relax in a cosy lounge, others will be keen to shop in the boutiques or eat at the self-service restaurant.

The ferry is approaching Methana, disembarkation imminent!

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Methana:

  • The ferry enters Methana Harbour / You will be allowed to return to the ship's garage once the ferry has docked. There is no need to rush. If you want to wait, we recommend that you watch the entry into Methana Harbour from the outer decks.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Methana Harbour.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Methana / You can get your car out of the ferry's huge garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. It's even faster as a pedestrian. The customs staff at Methana harbour can give you a check. Finally, leave the port and Methana is waiting for you!

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