Pistachios · the Temple of Aphaia · the closest island to Athens
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Aegina is the closest island to Athens and the easiest island trip from the city: a real island town with a lively harbour, neoclassical houses and the famous Aegina pistachios sold along the waterfront. Above the east coast stands the Temple of Aphaia, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Greece, and the hillside monastery of Agios Nektarios is a major place of pilgrimage.
Boats leave Piraeus all day, every day: conventional car ferries take 1 h 10 m – 1 h 25 m, from €9, and fast boats about 40 minutes, from €13 (October 2026). With more than 20 sailings a day, Aegina is perfect for a day trip.
The harbour town, with the ferry quay, cafés, fish tavernas and buses to the rest of the island.
Take a morning boat, rent a bike or scooter, swim at Agia Marina or Perdika, and sail back in the evening.
Aegina has the most boats of any Greek island. Car ferries (Aegina Ferries, Remezzo and Saronic Ferries) are the cheapest and carry cars and motorbikes; fast boats (Blue Star, Aegean Flying Dolphins and Magic Sea) take about 40 minutes for passengers only. Some boats also stop at Souvala or Agia Marina, on the other side of the island.
| From | Companies | Fastest | Fares from | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piraeus (car ferries) | Aegina Ferries, Remezzo, Saronic Ferries | 1 h 10 m | €9 | All year, about 12 a day |
| Piraeus (fast boats) | Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins, Magic Sea Ferries | 30–40 min | €13 | All year, about 14 a day |
| Agistri | Aegean Flying Dolphins, Blue Star Ferries | 10 min | €7 | All year |
Children travel at reduced fares. Other discounts, such as for students, large families or people with disabilities, apply only to Greek citizens. For a group booking, ask us for a quote.
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Small boats cross from Aegina to Agistri several times a day (2 November 2026). Poros, Hydra and Spetses are easiest from Piraeus.
The boats arrive in the harbour of Aegina town, on the west coast, in the middle of the waterfront. Some boats use Souvala or Agia Marina instead: check your ticket.
Boats to the Saronic islands leave from the E8 area of the port, near the metro station. Check the gate on your ticket and be at the port 30 minutes before departure, or an hour with a car.
Getting to Piraeus from the airport or city centre: Piraeus port guide →
Yes. Aegina town starts at the quay: cafés, the fish market and many hotels are a few minutes away.
Buses leave from the harbour for Agia Marina, the Temple of Aphaia, Agios Nektarios and Perdika. Taxis wait on the waterfront.
The island is small and fairly flat near the town: rent a bicycle or scooter for a day, or bring your car on a car ferry.
The last boats back to Piraeus leave in the evening; check the time for your date before you go.
Taking a camper, motorhome, van or your boat on a trailer to Aegina? Big vehicles need a little more planning on Greek ferries. Here is what to know, for holidays and for business.
Give the exact length and height of your camper, van or car with caravan, including bike racks, roof boxes and tow bars. The ferry fare and deck space depend on them, and a vehicle bigger than booked may be refused or charged extra at the port.
Vehicles running on LPG or other gas, and hybrid or electric vehicles, must be declared when you book. Gas tanks may be filled to no more than 50% and EV batteries charged to no more than 40%. Make sure gas bottles are turned off before boarding.
Be at the port at least 1 hour before departure. Large vehicles are loaded in the order set by the port authority, so arriving early helps. Book well ahead in July and August: garage space for big vehicles runs out first.
Only the driver stays with the vehicle to drive it on and off; everyone else boards on foot. Nobody may stay in the vehicle during the crossing, so take what you need for the trip with you.
Taking your own boat? We also book ferry tickets for a car towing a boat trailer. Give the total length of car, trailer and boat together, and the height of the boat on the trailer, including any mast, frame or outboard engine.
Vans carrying goods, tools or equipment for work may be booked as commercial vehicles, with a different fare and different paperwork from a private car. Tell us what the vehicle carries and its weight.
Several vehicles and drivers on the same sailing, or regular crossings for a project? We book them together so your team travels on the same ship.
Length, height and weight decide the category. Include racks, ladders and trailers, and tell us if anything is loaded on the roof.
Commercial vehicles may need to be at the port earlier than cars. We confirm the exact check-in time and gate for your sailing.
Travelling for work? We issue an invoice in your company’s name. Send us the company name, address and VAT number with your quote request.
A 5th-century BC temple on a pine-covered hill with views of the gulf.
A huge monastery church, one of the most visited in Greece.
A fishing village with fish tavernas and boats to the islet of Moni.
The island’s main sandy beach resort.
The ruins of the old capital, with dozens of small chapels.
Evenings in Aegina town mean a walk on the waterfront, ouzo and grilled octopus in the fish market lanes, and a drink in the harbour bars. It is a lively but relaxed island; many Athenians come for the weekend.
About 40 minutes on a fast boat and 1 h 10 m – 1 h 25 m on a car ferry.
From €9 on the car ferries and from €13 on the fast boats, one way for 1 adult (October 2026).
More than 20 a day, all year, from early morning to evening.
Yes, on the car ferries of Aegina Ferries, Remezzo and Saronic Ferries. The fast boats carry passengers only. Get a vehicle quote.
Usually the E8 area, near the metro station. Check the gate on your ticket.
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