Eretria is only about 1.5 to 2 hours from Athens – even without a car. Heart of Eretria Studio is around 350 m from the harbour, roughly a 5-minute walk from the ferry.
Your options at a glance
| Route | Travel time from Athens (without waiting) | Possible waiting time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car + Oropos–Eretria ferry | approx. 1.5 h | usually up to approx. 30 min at the ferry | rental or own car |
| Bus Athens–Oropos + ferry (on foot) | approx. 2 h | up to 2–3 h at the bus station depending on departure, up to approx. 30 min at the ferry | guests without a car, scenic crossing |
| Direct bus Athens–Eretria (KTEL Evias) | approx. 1.5–2 h | up to 2–3 h at the bus station depending on departure (about 5 buses a day) | no ferry change |
| Taxi / shared taxi from the airport | approx. 1.5 h | none (shared taxi: possibly a short wait for co-passengers) | arriving with luggage, late flights |
All times are approximate. Checking departure times in advance helps you avoid long waits at the bus station. Timetables change with the season – please check with the operator before you travel.
By car via Oropos
Drive from Athens to Skala Oropou (about 50 km). From there the car ferry crosses to Eretria in about 20–25 minutes. Two companies run the route all year: Tsokos Lines and Ferries Eretria–Oropos. Each sails roughly hourly, so during the day there is usually a departure about every 30 minutes. Tickets are sold at the port; there is no online booking.
Alternatively, you can reach Eretria without the ferry via the bridge at Chalkida (about 20 km further on).
By bus and ferry via Oropos
The orange KTEL Attikis buses run several times a day from Pedion Areos (Mavromateon Street, near Viktoria metro station) to Skala Oropou in a little over an hour. Walk to the ferry and cross to Eretria as a foot passenger – the ticket costs just a few euros. From the Eretria pier, the studio is a few minutes’ walk.
By direct bus Athens–Eretria
KTEL Evias intercity buses run about five times a day from Liossion bus station in Athens via Chalkida to Eretria, in about 1.5 to 2 hours. The bus stop in Eretria is only about 20 m from the studio – on your left as you leave the building.
From Athens Airport
- Bus: Take airport bus X93 to Liossion bus station, then continue with KTEL Evias to Eretria.
- Taxi: Door to door in about 1.5 hours. With taxisplit.eu you can share a taxi with other travellers and split the fare.
- Rental car: About one hour from the airport to Oropos, then take the ferry across.
From the harbour to the studio
The studio is about 350 m from the Eretria ferry pier, a 5-minute walk. You can see the route from the harbour to the studio on the map on our homepage.
We are happy to help you plan your journey – just send us a message.