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How to get from Methana to Athens by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Methana to Athens can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Methana to Athens 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 Methana Athens 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 Methana to Athens simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Methana to Athens Ferry Information

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

To travel by ferry from Methana to Athens, 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 Methana to Athens route is £36. The average ferry crossing time from Methana to Athens is 2 hours 25 min. The slowest ferries will take 2 hours 25 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will arrive in Athens in 2 hours 25 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Methana at 17:00.

Average price of a Methana to Athens ferry crossing
£36
Price range of ferries Methana Athens (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£13 - £59
Average crossing time Methana Athens
2 hours 25 min
Departure time of first ferry to Athens
17:00
Arrival time of first ferry to Athens
19:25

Why travel by ferry from Methana to Athens?

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

To not get tired, unlike in the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. The Methana Athens ferry trip is exactly 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 Athens stress-free and totally relaxed.
For the comfort of a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Methana to Athens by booking a cabin, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Equipped with berths, private bathrooms and sometimes even portholes or balconies, the cabins are not unlike real hotel rooms. While their use is most obvious on an overnight crossing, it is perfectly possible to book one during the day.
To get some sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. In Methana, as soon as you leave the port, take a walk on the deck of the Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins boat and enjoy the sea spray and the invigorating oxygen-enriched sea air: a real thalasso cure and very effective for ventilating the lungs! The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will soothe you instantly. You'll arrive in Athens feeling perfectly zen and energised.

Which companies operate between Methana and Athens?

If you want to travel between Methana and Athens 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 Methana Athens
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 Methana-Athens fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Methana and Athens. More information about Hellenic Seaways
Saronic Ferries Methana Athens
Saronic Ferries
Saronic Ferries operates ferry services to Greece, including ferry services between the ports of Methana and Athens. On Vivanoda, you can compare Methana-Athens fares and book a Saronic Ferries ticket between Methana and Athens. More information about Saronic Ferries
Aegean Flying Dolphins Methana Athens
Aegean Flying Dolphins
Aegean Flying Dolphins operates ferry services to Greece, including ferry services between the ports of Methana and Athens. On Vivanoda, you can compare Methana-Athens fares and book a Aegean Flying Dolphins ticket between Methana and Athens. More information about Aegean Flying Dolphins

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

Port of departure in Methana

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

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Port of arrival in Athens

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

Athens Piraeus E1
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Athens Piraeus E6
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Methana and Athens: 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 Methana Athens 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 Methana and Athens, you will travel 34 mi.

To go by boat from Methana to Athens, 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 Methana at 17:00 for Athens.

Experience a Methana to Athens ferry crossing

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Methana and Athens would be like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Methana Athens cruise on board Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Methana to disembarkation in Athens. You will also find practical information about Methana and Athens.

Boarding in Methana

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

  • Presentation at the port of Methana / You should arrive at the Methana ferry terminal within the time limit set by Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Methana - Athens crossing / In Methana, 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 Methana 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 ship to Athens / From the Methana 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 Methana and Athens

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins ship as they wish. 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.

Ferry arrival in Athens

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Athens:

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

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