Piraeus Port Passenger Terminals

Piraeus Ferry and Cruise Terminals

Athens Piraeus Port is the largest maritime hub in Greece while being one of the biggest ports in Europe. Thus, it is a leading transit hub in terms of passenger, cargo, and cruise traffic. Overall, it is a U-shaped maritime hub comprising a container terminal, one cargo terminal, and one automobile terminal building. On the other hand, three terminals serve the needs of cruise passengers, while four terminal buildings are dedicated to ferry passengers (non-cruise passengers). Moreover, indoor and outdoor waiting areas are to be found close to all Athens port gates.

Piraeus Cruise Terminal Buildings

Piraeus Cruise Port has three cruise terminal buildings. They are located within a relatively close distance from each other.

Athens Port Gates

Twelve gates are scattered around the vast Piraeus Port. Each gate serves ferries to specific destinations, while two gates are dedicated to cruise traffic. In detail, the following gates are to be found at Athens Port:

• Gate E1: Ferry routes to Dodekanisa
• Gate E2: Ferry routes to Crete, Chios, Mytilene, Ikaria, and Samos
• Gate E3: Ferry routes to Crete
• Gate E4: Ferry routes to Cyclades
• Gate E5: The terminal of the PPA Bus (the complimentary port’s shuttle bus)
• Gate E6: Ferry routes to Cyclades
• Gate E7: Ferry routes to Cyclades
• Gate E8: Ferry routes to Argosaronicos
• Gate E9: Ferry routes to Kythira, Cyclades
• Gate E10: Ferry routes to Cyclades
• Gate E11: Cruise Terminal A (Miaoulis Terminal)
• Gate E12: Cruise Terminals B and C (Themistocles and Alkimos Terminals)

Important note: The gate’s number is written on the ferry ticket. Thus, you should always check the gate in case of changes in the ferries’ departure points.

Piraeus Passenger Terminals

Four terminal buildings accommodate ferry terminals. Thus, the four Piraeus ferry terminals are:

Akti Vasiliadi Passenger Terminal

Akti Vasiliadi Terminal is located close to Gate E1. It features restrooms, ticket offices, and accessible and family facilities. Moreover, it has an air-conditioned hall area.

Heation Passenger Terminal

Passengers departing from Gate E2 use the Heation passenger terminal’s facilities. Thus, they have access to an air-conditioned hall and restrooms, while luggage storage lockers are also to be found inside the terminal.

Agios Dionysios Passenger Terminal

Agios Dionysios Passenger Terminal is situated near Gate E3. The terminal features a refreshment room and an air-conditioned waiting area. Moreover, it is an accessible facility, offering amenities for passengers with reduced mobility.

Akti Tzelepi Passenger Terminal

Akti Tzelepi Terminal offers its passengers an air-conditioned hall, family amenities, and accessible services. Moreover, it houses an Internet area and restrooms. Tourist and customer service is also provided to Akti Tzelepi terminal’s passengers. The terminal is located between Gates E7 and E8.

Piraeus Port Ticket Offices

The Waiting Areas in Athens Piraeus Port

There are various waiting areas scattered around Piraeus Port. Some of them are sheltered outdoor spaces, and others are indoor, air-conditioned halls equipped with water coolers. In any case, all gates feature a waiting area. Restrooms are also to be found in the port’s waiting areas. Moreover, canteens lie close to the Cyclades and Argosaronicos Gates. A few dining facilities with similar offerings are available at Gates E2 and E4 too.

The Free PPA Shuttle Bus

Covering a vast area, the Port of Athens isn’t an easily walkable area. Verily, passengers need about one hour to traverse it from side to side on foot. Thus, Gates E5 and E7 are within a 5-minute walking distance from the port’s train station, while passengers have to walk about 7 minutes to Gate E8 and 10 minutes to Gate E9. The metro station is an additional 5-minute walk away. However, Athens cruise port gates, as well as Gate E1 and E2, are the furthest located gates. For instance, travelers have to walk for about 40 minutes to reach Gate E1. 

Fortunately, a free shuttle bus operates at Athens Piraeus Port, offering fast and efficient transit services around the port. The bus can be used only by ferry passengers. It provides its services out of charge and starts its route from the port’s entrance (close to the train station), making a lot of stops on its way. The bus heads from Gate E6 to Gate E1 but doesn’t reach Gates E7, E8, E9, E10 (within walking distance from the port’s entrance anyway) or the cruise gates. The waiting times are conveniently displayed on the electronic signs of all bus stops. In detail, the free shuttle bus stops at:

• Electric Railway – Suburban Railway Terminal
• Ag. Dionysios 1 – Hellenic Railway
• Ag.Dionysios 2
• Ietion 1
• Ietion 2
• Dexamenes
• Ministry of Mercantile Marine
• Vasiliadis 1 – Customs
• Vasiliadis 2
• Terminal – End

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