Eretria Ferry Port: Evia Port Guide for the Oropos Crossing

Eretria is a small port on the west coast of Evia, and its ferry to Oropos in Attica is the sea alternative to driving round to this part of the island via Chalkida.

Eretria sits on the shore of the South Euboean Gulf, directly across the water from the Attica coast. It has a small harbour, a marina, beaches and a seafront promenade. You can reach the town by ferry from Skala Oropou in Attica or by road via Chalkida. The ferry route from this port is the crossing to Oropos, which this guide covers. Two companies share it, so there is a sailing about every half hour.

Where Exactly Is Eretria Port?

Eretria is on the central west coast of Evia. By road it is 21.4 km from Chalkida, the island's capital, about 24 minutes' drive. From Athens it is 93.7 km and about 1 hour 33 minutes by the road route via the Chalkida bridge, which is the journey the ferry lets you avoid.

The ferry dock is on the waterfront at the foot of Artemidos Amarysias street. In a straight line it is about 230 m from the town hall, and the marina is about 750 m to the south-east, so allow longer on foot.

The Eretria to Oropos Ferry

The ferry connects Eretria with Skala Oropou, the port of the town of Oropos in Attica. Two operators run it all year round. Tsokos Lines uses red ferries and Oropos-Eretria Ferries uses white ones. Their timetables fit together: Tsokos Lines leaves Oropos on the hour and Eretria at half past, while the white ferries leave Eretria on the hour and Oropos at half past. That gives a ferry about every half hour through the day, in my experience. The first and last sailings change with the season and winter hours are shorter, but the route keeps running through the year.

Tsokos Lines runs the Protoporos XVIII on this crossing. The white ferry of Oropos-Eretria Ferries is the Anna Maria, which carries cars, motorbikes and trucks of various sizes as well as foot passengers.

Timetables

Both companies change their timetables through the year. The first and last times below are from the autumn 2026 timetables, so check with the companies for the month you travel.

Tsokos Lines (red ferries). Departures from Eretria are at half past the hour and from Oropos on the hour:

The midday departure from Eretria leaves at about 12:30 to 12:35, so confirm that sailing on the day with Tsokos Lines on +30 2229061322. Tsokos Lines posts schedule changes on its Facebook page.

Oropos-Eretria Ferries (white ferries). Its times vary a little from day to day, so check its page for the date you want. In autumn 2026 its departures from Eretria were:

The white ferries leave Eretria on the hour, except for one at 12:05 each day. From Oropos they leave at half past the hour: the first is at 07:30 every day, and the last is 18:30 on Mondays, 19:30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and 20:30 on Fridays and Sundays. A few sailings are missing on individual days, so look up the exact date before you rely on a particular sailing.

Both companies together. Putting the two autumn 2026 timetables side by side, the first and last departures from each port are:

How long is the crossing?

The crossing takes 20 to 25 minutes: on my own crossings it took about 25. Boarding is quick and the ferry turns round in about 5 minutes.

On board

In my experience both ships follow a similar design: a single vehicle deck, and up two flights of stairs an indoor seating area with a cafe and toilets, plus some seats outside.

Cars, motorbikes and bicycles all share the deck, and unloading is quick.

Getting to Eretria Port

By road. Eretria is on Evia, so a driver from Athens either takes the ferry from Oropos or drives round via Chalkida (figures above).

By bus from Chalkida or Athens. KTEL Evia runs buses between Eretria and Chalkida on weekdays: from Eretria between 06:20 and 20:20, and from Chalkida between 07:00 and 20:15. There are also Athens to Eretria and Eretria to Athens services, some with a connection at Chalkida. These go round by road, not over the sea. Check weekend times with KTEL Evia's Eretria agency on 22290 60006, and ask where the buses stop: I didn't notice a bus stop or a KTEL sign at the ferry dock myself.

Foot passengers. Foot passengers can use local bus services on arrival at either Oropos or Eretria. At Eretria that means the Chalkida and Athens services described above.

Taxis. I didn't notice any taxis waiting when I landed, and there is no taxi rank marked at the port, so if you need one, arrange it in advance.

Getting to the ferry at Oropos

Skala Oropou is about 50 km from central Athens, roughly an hour's drive. There is no train to Oropos. Public transport is by KTEL Attikis buses, which leave Athens from Pedion Areos (Mavromateon and Ioulianou streets, near Victoria station). They run several times a day in each direction, from early morning until late evening, and KTEL Attikis can confirm the current times. Some return buses start at Agioi Apostoloi, Malakasa or Markopoulo, so the time at Skala Oropou itself may be later than the printed one. The fare from Athens to Skala Oropou is €4.80. The bus stops about 150 m west of the ferry terminal.

Since 19 April 2026 the OASA city bus 510 (Zirineio in Kifisia, Markopoulo, Skala Oropou) also ends at the port. It runs a few times a day in each direction, with fewer on Sunday, and takes about 65 to 76 minutes. It accepts bank cards on board.

KTEL Attikis has a small kiosk at Skala Oropou, shown below. The sign on it gives a phone number for the Oropos station, 22950 32 216, and one for the Athens station, 210 880 8000.

I cycled from Athens to Skala Oropou with a fully loaded touring bicycle. It took just over three hours, and there are a few hills on the way.

Port Facilities

Eretria's seafront has cafés, restaurants and tavernas overlooking the water, with fresh fish a local speciality.

At the Eretria dock:

• Toilets: none at the port itself. Use one of the cafes nearby, or the toilets on board.
• Waiting room or shelter: none at the port. The cafes nearby are the place to wait.
• Café or kiosk at the dock: there are two kiosks and a cafe within about 100 m of the ferry dock, a tavern and a grill within about 60 m, and more restaurants and cafes within about 250 m.
• Cash machines nearby: the nearest is a National Bank machine about 420 m north of the dock. There is a Piraeus Bank branch about 340 m away. Neither is at the dock.
• Luggage storage: none that I know of.

On the Oropos side there is a small, uncovered waiting area at the port, with a kiosk and cafes close by for a last snack. On board, each ship has toilets and a cafe (see On board above).

Parking

At Eretria there are several surfaced car parks about 400 m from the ferry dock, one of them free and open to all (about 430 m to the south-west). None is marked as ferry parking. At Oropos each settlement has its own municipal car park.

Tickets and Fares

There is no online booking for this crossing. Tickets are sold at the companies' ticket offices in the ports of Oropos and Eretria on the day of travel. At Oropos, in my experience, you buy your ticket at a small booth at Skala Oropou when you arrive. Oropos-Eretria Ferries advises pre-booking for busy periods such as Easter, Christmas and New Year, on +30 6932 201374 or +30 6945 891326. Tsokos Lines is on +30 2229061322.

The red booth in the photo belongs to Tsokos Lines. The booths have taken cards for me, but I still suggest carrying cash just in case. At Eretria, as at Oropos, you buy your ticket at a booth at the port. There are only two booths, one for each company: I just went to whichever was open and got a ticket for its ferry, which was usually the next one to leave.

The two companies charge the same:

On my own trips an adult one-way ticket cost €3.00, and cars and motorbikes cost extra. Tsokos Lines lists the motorbike at €3.00 without rider, so expect the rider to pay the €3.00 passenger fare as well, and confirm at the booth. The only per-person price is €3.00, so expect each extra passenger in a car to pay that. My bicycle travelled free on both of my trips, but you may be asked for €3, so check with the booth.

Eretria Itself

The town has a campsite, a number of hotels, supermarkets for stocking up before heading to quieter parts of Evia, and plenty of places to eat and drink. I suggest the museum and the archaeological sites for people who stop in town. From the ferry dock, the Baths at the Harbour archaeological site are about 280 m away, supermarkets about 280 to 420 m, chemists from about 140 m, the Archaeological Museum about 720 m, the ancient theatre about 970 m and the archaeological park about 1 km.

Practical Tips

• At either port, turn up about 20 minutes before you want to sail. The ferries are so frequent that you either get lucky and board one straight away, or you take the next.
• Carry some cash for the ticket booth.
• There is no online booking: tickets are bought at the port.
• Timetables change by month. Check both companies' current times for the month you travel, particularly in winter, when hours are shorter.
• Red Tsokos Lines ferries leave Oropos on the hour and Eretria at half past. White Oropos-Eretria Ferries ships leave Eretria on the hour (with one at 12:05) and Oropos at half past.
• At Easter, Christmas and New Year, Oropos-Eretria Ferries advises booking ahead by phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a ferry from Eretria to Oropos?

Yes. Two companies run a car and passenger ferry between Eretria on Evia and Oropos in Attica: Tsokos Lines, with red ferries, and Oropos-Eretria Ferries, with white ones. It runs throughout the year.

How often does the Eretria to Oropos ferry run?

Through the day there is a ferry about every half hour, because each company sails once an hour and the two are offset by half an hour. The first and last sailings change with the season and the day of the week, and winter hours are shorter, so check both companies for the month you travel.

How much is the Eretria to Oropos ferry?

An adult ticket is €3.00 and a reduced fare is €1.50. A motorbike is €3.00, a taxi is €7.00, and a car with its driver is €10.00 in total.

Can I take a car on the ferry?

Yes. Both ships have a vehicle deck, and Oropos-Eretria Ferries says its ferry carries cars, motorbikes and trucks of various sizes.

Can I take a bicycle on the ferry?

Yes. My bicycle travelled free on both of my trips. Neither company lists a bicycle fare, so check if you need to be sure.

Can I book the ferry online?

No. There is no online booking for this crossing from either company. You buy tickets at the port, at the booth at Skala Oropou in the case of Oropos. Oropos-Eretria Ferries recommends pre-booking by phone for Easter, Christmas and New Year.

How long does the crossing take?

20 to 25 minutes. My crossings took about 25 minutes, with a quick turn-round at each port.

How do I get from Eretria to Chalkida?

By road it is 21.4 km, about 24 minutes by car. KTEL Evia also runs weekday buses between Eretria and Chalkida.

Is there parking at Eretria port?

There are several car parks about 400 m from the ferry dock, one of them free and open to all, but none is marked as ferry parking.

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