How to travel from Poros to Astypalaia, Greece

The distance between Poros and Astypalaia is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Poros to Astypalaia by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry, Train and Plane

Take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Astypalaia (JTY).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Piraeus, Syros then Tinos and then to Astypalea.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poros and Astypalaia

There are several options for getting from Poros to Astypalaia by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Poros and Astypalaia is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 272km (169 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Poros and Astypalaia by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Poros to Astypalaia is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Poros and Astypalaia is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Poros and Astypalaia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Astypalaia (JTY). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Poros and Astypalaia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Astypalaia (JTY). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Poros and Astypalaia. The ferry typically takes around 8hrs and departs once a week.

Hellenic Seaways, Seajets and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Poros and Astypalaia. Ferries run once a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poros to Astypalaia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus then take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Astypalaia (JTY). instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Astypalaia is Astypalaia Airport (JTY) (JTY) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Astypalaia. Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL) (JKL) and Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Poros to Astypalaia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piraeus, Syros then Tinos and then to Astypalea. instead which will take 8hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poros to Astypalaia is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

How do I get from Poros to Astypalaia

Compare travel optionsbetween Poros and Astypalaia

Transport options from Poros to Astypalaia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train and Plane
3h 20m
€180($180)
4 times a day372km (231 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
8hrs
€230($230)
once a week476km (296 miles)
Ferry via Piraeus11h 45m
€110($110)
5 times a week367km (228 miles)
Bus and Ferry10h 15m
€140($140)
once a week585km (364 miles)

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Airports near Astypalaia

The following major airports near Astypalaia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

JTY
Astypalaia Airport (JTY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Astypalaia
JKL
Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Astypalaia
KGS
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Astypalaia