Oropos Ferry Port: Skala Oropou Port Guide
Oropos, also called Skala Oropou, is the Attica port for the short car and passenger ferry across the South Euboean Gulf to Eretria on the island of Evia.
The port belongs to the municipality of Oropos in East Attica. Skala Oropou is a seaside community on the South Euboean Gulf, part of the Athens metropolitan area. Only one crossing is covered here: Oropos to Eretria. I have cycled to the port from Athens and crossed with my bicycle, so much of this guide is first-hand.
Where Exactly Is Oropos Port?
The ferry leaves from the waterfront of Skala Oropou, the coastal part of the Oropos municipality. I put it at about 50 km from the centre of Athens, roughly an hour by car.
The ferry terminal is on the seafront road Kyanis Aktis, in the middle of the Skala Oropou waterfront. The bus terminus is about 150 m to the west, the taxi rank about 65 m to the west and the Plateia Iroon (Heroes' Square) bus stop about 230 m to the east. Cars wait in the small parking area in front of the boarding area.
A long coastal road runs along the town, with tavernas and cafes beside the water, and there are beaches nearby.
Ferries from Oropos to Eretria
Two companies share this crossing, and I tell the ships apart by colour: Tsokos Lines runs the red ferries and Oropos-Eretria Ferries runs the white ones. Each company sails from Oropos once an hour, on alternating half hours, so in practice there is a departure about every half hour.
The service runs all year. As I know it, the first and last sailings change with the season, and the hours are shorter in winter.
Tsokos Lines timetable
Tsokos Lines sails from Oropos on the hour and from Eretria on the half hour. These are its first and last sailings in the autumn 2026 timetable, with a departure every hour in between:
| Days | From Oropos (on the hour) | From Eretria (on the half hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 07:00 to 19:00 | 06:30 to 18:30 |
| Friday | 07:00 to 20:00 | 06:30 to 19:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 to 19:00 | 07:30 to 18:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00 to 20:00 | 07:30 to 19:30 |
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.
Timetables change by month, and Tsokos Lines posts schedule changes on its Facebook page, so check the current times for the month you travel.
Oropos-Eretria Ferries sails from Oropos on the half hours between these. Its service runs throughout the year and carries cars, motorbikes and trucks of various sizes as well as foot passengers. Its times vary a little from day to day. In autumn 2026 its departures from Oropos were at half past the hour: Monday 07:30 to 18:30; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 07:30 to 19:30; Friday and Sunday 07:30 to 20:30. There are a few gaps on individual days, so look up the exact date.
Which ship
Tsokos Lines runs the Protoporos XVIII on this crossing. The white ferry of Oropos-Eretria Ferries is the Anna Maria.
Crossing time
The crossing takes 20 to 25 minutes. I found it takes about 25 minutes, so allow 25 minutes and expect small differences.
On board
In my experience both ships have a similar layout: one vehicle deck, then, up two flights of stairs, an indoor seating area with a cafe and toilets, plus seats outside in the open air. Boarding is quick and the ship turns round in about five minutes, so there is little time spent waiting at either end.
Getting to Oropos Port
From Athens by car
In my experience it takes about an hour to drive from central Athens. The area is reached from the Athens to Lamia national road, using the Malakasa junction (either direction), the Markopoulo junction (towards Lamia), the Afidnes junction (towards Lamia) or the Kapandriti junction (towards Athens).
From Athens by bus
No trains run to Oropos. KTEL Attikis (Attica) runs the coaches that serve the Oropos area, and has a kiosk at Skala Oropou. The sign on it gives 22950 32 216 as the number for the Oropos station office.
Buses leave Athens from Pedion Areos, at 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 is €4.80. The bus stops about 150 m west of the ferry terminal. KTEL Attikis's main phone line is 210 88 08 000.
There is a second option. 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.
From Athens by taxi
A taxi from Athens can be arranged in advance. There is a taxi rank about 65 m from the ferry terminal, and the number for the Skala Oropou taxi stand is 22950 31150. Ask the booking company for a fixed price from Athens.
By bicycle
I cycled from Athens to Skala Oropou on a loaded touring bicycle in just over three hours, and there are some hills on the way.
Facilities at Oropos Port
- Ticket booth. Tickets are sold from the booths at the port (see below).
- Waiting area. There is a small waiting area at the port, but it is not covered. The cafes nearby are the better place to wait.
- Food and drink. A kiosk and cafes are close to the port for last-minute snacks, and tavernas and cafes line the waterfront road.
- Toilets. There are none at the port itself, so use a cafe nearby. The ships have toilets on board.
- Cash machines. The nearest are a Eurobank machine about 260 m east of the ferry terminal and a National Bank machine about 540 m east, and there is a Piraeus Bank branch about 120 m away.
Parking and Vehicles
I found that cars and motorbikes pay extra, while my bicycle travelled free on both of my trips.
There is a small parking area in front of the boarding area, where cars wait to board. There are a few parking spaces 80 to 170 m west of the ferry terminal near the bus stop, and the nearest car parks are about 790 m east and about 1 km away. Parking and access near the port may change: the municipality signed a contract on 8 September 2026 to redevelop the Skala Oropou to Nea Palatia seafront, with a new road layout, marked parking zones and a new promenade.
Tickets and Fares
Tickets for this crossing cannot be booked online through Ferryscanner, which handles many other Greek routes. You simply buy your ticket at a booth at Skala Oropou when you arrive. The booths have taken cards for me, but I still suggest carrying cash just in case. There are only two booths, one for each company: go to whichever is open and you get a ticket for its ferry, which is usually the next one to leave.
Tsokos Lines is on +30 2229061322. Oropos-Eretria Ferries sells tickets at its ticket offices on the day of travel and advises pre-booking for busy periods such as Easter, Christmas and New Year, on +30 6932 201374 or +30 6945 891326.
Tsokos Lines fares
The Tsokos Lines price list:
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Passenger | €3.00 |
| Passenger, reduced (50%) | €1.50 |
| Motorbike (without the rider) | €3.00 |
| Car with one driver | €10.00 |
| Private taxi, with driver | €7.00 |
The reduced fare is for eligible passengers. The motorbike price is without the rider, so expect the rider to pay the €3.00 passenger fare as well, and confirm at the booth. I paid €3.00 for an adult one way.
Oropos-Eretria Ferries fares
The Oropos-Eretria Ferries price list:
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | €3.00 |
| Half fare | €1.50 |
| Car | €7.00 |
| Driver | €3.00 |
| Motorcycle | €3.00 |
| Taxi | €7.00 |
The prices match those of Tsokos Lines: the car and driver lines add up to the same €10.00 for a car with one driver.
Practical Tips
- 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.
- Either colour of ferry will do. The two companies alternate, so the next sailing is usually the one to take.
- Timetables change by month, so check both companies' current times for your date.
- If you travel at Easter, Christmas or New Year, Oropos-Eretria Ferries advises booking ahead.
- The town is on the site of ancient Oropos, and the Sanctuary and Oracle of Amphiaraos, used until the 4th century AD, is in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a ferry from Oropos to Eretria?
Yes. Two companies share the crossing all year: Tsokos Lines (red ferries, from Oropos on the hour) and Oropos-Eretria Ferries (white ferries, on the half hours). That gives a sailing about every half hour in summer, with shorter hours in winter.
What time is the first and last ferry from Oropos?
In the autumn 2026 timetable Tsokos Lines has its first sailing from Oropos at 07:00 (08:00 on Saturday and Sunday) and its last at 19:00 Monday to Thursday and Saturday, or 20:00 on Friday and Sunday. Oropos-Eretria Ferries sails on the half hour, from 07:30 every day until 18:30 on Monday, 19:30 Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday, and 20:30 on Friday and Sunday. Times change by month.
How much is the Oropos to Eretria ferry?
Both companies charge €3.00 for an adult and €1.50 for a reduced fare, €3.00 for a motorbike, €10.00 for a car with one driver and €7.00 for a taxi. A bicycle travelled free on my trips.
Can I take a car or a bicycle on the Oropos ferry?
Yes. Both ships have a single vehicle deck. Cars and motorbikes cost extra and a bicycle went free on my trips.
Where do I buy tickets, and can I book online?
At the ticket booth at Skala Oropou when you arrive. The crossing cannot be booked online. Cash is the safer bet. Oropos-Eretria Ferries also takes telephone reservations and advises booking for Easter, Christmas and New Year.
How long does the crossing take?
20 to 25 minutes. My crossings took about 25 minutes.
How early should I be at the port?
About 20 minutes before you want to sail. With a ferry about every half hour, you either board one straight away or take the next.
Is there a train to Oropos?
No. Buses (KTEL Attikis), taxis and driving are the options from Athens.
Is Oropos the same as Skala Oropou?
For ferry purposes, yes. Skala Oropou is the port town. The municipality of Oropos is larger, and the inland town of Oropos is a separate place.
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