Lavrio port transfers carry ferry passengers and yacht charter guests between the port of Lavrio, on the south-east coast of Attica, and Athens Airport, a hotel in central Athens or the port of Piraeus, with a named driver and a fixed pickup. Greece Tours collects these rides with the rest of the private transfers across the country.
The sections below set out where the driver waits, each route, the ferries met, journey times, vehicles, booking, late arrivals, the bus and taxi options and the tours that fold in the ride, with links back to the Athens pages. Every transfer listed is checked on GetYourGuide and Viator.
What are Lavrio port transfers?
Lavrio port transfers link the port of Lavrio in southeastern Attica with Athens Airport, central Athens hotels, Piraeus and the marinas: a driver booked in advance collects ferry passengers and yacht charter guests by car, minivan or taxi and runs door to door.
Lavrio, also spelled Lavrion or Laurium, is a coastal town of southeastern Attica within greater Athens, the administrative centre of Lavreotiki, on a bay facing the island of Makronisos. Lavrio port transfers start or finish at its harbour, which lies 1 km from the town centre and takes in passenger ferries, cruise ships, yachts and sailing boats.
Each booking is private and direct, so the party rides alone from the pickup point to the address it gave. Lavrio port transfers also run in both directions: one ride from the airport or the city down to the quay, and a return ride after the ferry or the yacht comes back. The service suits these travellers:
- Ferry passengers bound for Kea, Kythnos and the wider Cyclades
- Cruise passengers calling at the port
- Yacht owners, charter guests and marina visitors
- Business and leisure travellers, families, couples and groups
Where do Lavrio port transfers meet ferry passengers?
Lavrio port transfers meet ferry passengers at the passenger quay on the eastern side of the harbour, where the ferries tie up; charter guests are met at the marina, and a meet-and-greet with a name board is available on request.
That quay is a pier 250 metres long with 5 ramps for passenger ferries, next to the passenger terminals. Lavrio port transfers collect arriving passengers here: the driver is already on the quay when the ship docks, so a traveller walks off the ramp with the luggage and goes straight to the car without searching for a ride.
On a meet-and-greet booking, the driver holds a board with the passenger’s name, as drivers do in the arrivals hall at Athens Airport. Bookings for Lavrio port transfers ask for the ship’s name on a port pickup, in place of the flight number used for airport pickups, so the driver matches each passenger to the right arrival.
Charter guests are met at Lavrio Marina, which transfer services list as a pickup point of its own, apart from the ferry quay. Lavrio port transfers also collect from hotels, villas and apartments in Lavrio and nearby Sounio, so the pickup point is the address the traveller gives rather than one fixed stop.
Which Lavrio port transfers run to Athens Airport?
Lavrio port transfers run to Athens Airport in both directions: arrival transfers carry passengers from the arrivals hall down to the ferry quay, and departure transfers carry them from the quay or the marina up to the terminal for an outbound flight.
Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, code ATH, is the largest airport in Greece and lies between Markopoulo, Koropi, Spata and Loutsa, east of the capital. Lavrio port transfers reach it on Lavriou Avenue, the continuation of Markopoulou Avenue and the airport’s access road from the south.
Arrival rides start in the arrivals hall, where the driver meets the flight and then drives to the ferry quay or to a hotel or apartment in Lavrio. Lavrio port transfers on this route come as standard private rides, economy rides and combined offers that serve Rafina as well; one economy ride is wheelchair accessible, and another service runs in English and Greek.
Departure Lavrio port transfers suit travellers stepping off an island ferry, a cruise ship or a charter yacht to fly home, and drivers based in Lavrio time these runs for early-morning and late-night flights alike. For airport rides that start or end elsewhere in Attica, see our Athens Airport transfers.
Which Lavrio port transfers run to central Athens?
Lavrio port transfers run to central Athens as private door-to-door rides from the ferry quay or the marina to a hotel, an apartment or the Acropolis area, covering the distance of about 60 km between the port and the city centre.
From the port, the driver follows Lavriou Avenue towards Markopoulo and then takes the Attiki Odos motorway or Mesogeion Avenue into the city. Lavrio port transfers bound for the southern suburbs use a second line: Markopoulou Avenue, then Evelpidon Avenue, also called Varis-Koropiou, past Vari onto Vouliagmenis Avenue.
Drop-off points include hotels and apartments in central Athens and the Acropolis area, plus districts such as Ampelokipoi and Kifissia and the southern suburbs of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Palaio Faliro. Lavrio port transfers end at the exact address the passenger gave, with no change of vehicle on the way, which matters with heavy luggage after a crossing.
The city ride suits ferry passengers with an Athens hotel booked after the crossing and cruise guests heading into the capital. Travellers going the other way, from Athens to see the town, find that trip under the Lavrio day trip from Athens; Lavrio port transfers serve those who need the port itself.
Which Lavrio port transfers run to Piraeus?
Lavrio port transfers run to Piraeus as port-to-port rides that connect a ferry or cruise ship at Lavrio with the cruise terminal or the ferry quays of Piraeus, so island passengers switch between the two harbours without a stop in central Athens.
Lavrio ranks as the third-largest passenger port of Athens, with about 180 thousand passengers a year, and Piraeus appears on the drop-off lists of Lavrio transfer services both as a ferry port and as a cruise port. Lavrio port transfers to Piraeus carry passengers who arrive at one harbour and sail on from the other, straight from quay to quay.
Kythnos shows how this works: its port has ferries to both Lavrio and Piraeus, so a traveller can reach the island on one route and leave on the other. Cruise passengers use Lavrio port transfers in the same way, between the cruise port of Piraeus and Lavrio, which also handles cruise ships of its own.
The same port-to-port service links Lavrio with Rafina, another drop-off on those lists. For rides that start at Piraeus and head to the airport or the city, see our Piraeus port transfers; Lavrio port transfers cover the legs that begin or end at Lavrio.
Which Lavrio port transfers serve yacht charter guests?
Lavrio port transfers serve yacht charter guests with private rides from Athens Airport or an Athens hotel to Lavrio Marina on embarkation day, and from the marina back to the airport, the city or Piraeus on the day the charter ends.
Transfer services based in Lavrio name yacht owners and marina guests among the travellers they serve, next to cruise passengers, business travellers and VIP clients. Lavrio port transfers for a charter carry the whole party in one private booking, which keeps the group together from the arrivals hall to the berth.
Transfer booking networks list Lavrio Marina next to the marinas of Alimos Kalamaki, Zeas, Flisvos, Vouliagmeni and Glyfada. Lavrio port transfers can therefore link two berths when a charter begins at one marina and ends at another, or take guests from the boat to a hotel on the Athens Riviera, the stretch of coast whose southern tip Lavrio marks.
Guests still choosing a boat find the options on our Lavrio yacht charter page. Once the boat is booked, Lavrio port transfers close the gap between the flight and the berth, and a return leg covers the trip home after the last night on board.
Which ferries do Lavrio port transfers meet?
Lavrio port transfers meet the ferries from Kea and Kythnos, the two main island routes, as well as boats from the wider Cyclades, Lemnos in the northeast Aegean and Kavala in northern Greece, as Lavrio has direct ferry links to 24 ports.
Kea, also called Tzia, is the Cycladic island closest to Attica, and its ferries to Lavrio run all year, with at least 2 sailings a day in summer and a crossing of about 1 hour. Lavrio port transfers meet these boats as they come in from the port of Korissia; the island itself features in our Kea day trip from Athens.
Kythnos, commonly called Thermia, sits between Kea and Serifos in the western part of the Cyclades, and its port town of Merichas has ferries to Lavrio all year, the easiest way to get there; our Kythnos page covers the island. Lavrio port transfers also meet boats from Andros, Syros, Tinos, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Milos, Serifos and Sifnos.
Longer routes reach Lemnos in 10 to 15 hours and Kavala, the main sea link between Athens and northern Greece, in 16 to 21 hours, with two sailings a week all year. For departures, Lavrio port transfers set the drop-off 45 minutes to 1 hour ahead of sailing, the minimum margin advised for this port, since summer traffic builds up around it.
How long do Lavrio port transfers take?
Lavrio port transfers take about 30 to 45 minutes between Athens International Airport and the port, the range operators quote for that run. The listing for the ride from Lavrion port and marina into Athens gives 45 minutes, with city traffic on top.
Distance frames the timings. Lavrio lies about 60 km south-east of central Athens, and of the ports serving the capital it is the furthest from the city, so public transport is slow and limited. Lavrio port transfers close that gap with a direct drive, and Cape Sounion is only 8 km south.
Traffic sets the final time. Athens traffic is unpredictable, worst in the morning and evening rush hours, and it stretches Lavrio port transfers that end in the city centre. Build in a margin when a flight or a ferry departure follows the drive.
Which vehicles do Lavrio port transfers use?
Lavrio port transfers use private cars, taxis and minivans, with vans, minibuses and private coaches on request for large groups. Operators based by the port let travellers choose a taxi or a minivan, and their vehicles carry couples, families and groups with their luggage.
Each listing sets its own group size. One private airport listing covers a group of up to 3 passengers, while others accept up to 7, 8 or 20 travellers per booking. Larger parties move to a minibus or a coach, and coaches for Lavrio port transfers reach 63 seats.
Operators describe their fleets as new, fully insured and maintained, with air-conditioned cars, minivans and minibuses driven by professional drivers. Minivans and shuttles take groups from couples to large families, and request forms ask which vehicle you prefer, so Lavrio port transfers fit the party.
How do you book Lavrio port transfers?
Lavrio port transfers are booked online in advance, either through bookable listings that need 3 to 10 hours’ notice or through an operator’s request form that asks for your ship name or flight number. Booking ahead fixes the price before you reach the port.
Bookable listings take three steps: choose the route, enter the number of passengers and check availability for your date. Of the five Lavrio port transfers listed for the airport and the city, three close bookings 10 hours ahead, one closes 8 hours ahead and one accepts bookings up to 3 hours before the ride.
Operator request forms take the details a driver needs: party size, the number of children under 6, pickup and drop-off points, date and time, and the ship name or flight number. The operator replies with the price, so Lavrio port transfers booked this way are agreed before travel.
What happens to Lavrio port transfers when a ferry is late?
Lavrio port transfers wait for a late ferry: port pickups are booked with the ship’s name, and drivers track arrival schedules and move the pickup time to match. Fixed-rate quotes already include waiting time, and the driver meets you at the port.
The ship name is the detail that matters. Operator request forms mark it as required for port pickups, as airport pickups require a flight number. Drivers follow the sailing, and Lavrio port transfers booked this way shift the pickup when the arrival time changes, with no waiting on your side.
Waiting time and flight monitoring sit inside fixed-rate quotes, and operators dispatch the car to match a delayed flight, so Lavrio port transfers handle a late landing in the same way. Operators also send a text message about changes or traffic jams. Our tips for ferry travel in Greece cover the sailing itself.
How do Lavrio port transfers compare with the bus and a taxi?
Lavrio port transfers are the direct option: a driver meets you on the quay and takes you door to door at a fixed price. The KTEL Attikis bus costs less but takes 90 to 120 minutes to central Athens, while taxis wait at a rank.
KTEL Attikis buses leave from outside the port terminal every 30 minutes, stop at Markopoulo and other points, and end at Pedion Areos in central Athens, a short walk from Victoria metro station on Line 1. The bus has no dedicated luggage space, so travellers with large suitcases find Lavrio port transfers easier.
Taxis queue at a marked rank close to the port exit and drive door to door. Confirm the fare before setting off and ask for a receipt, or pre-book through a taxi app at a fixed rate, as overcharging of tourists does happen. Lavrio port transfers skip that step, because the price is set when you book.
At the airport end, KTEL Express buses to Lavrio leave from the arrivals level, at the stop between exits 4 and 5, while taxis queue at exit 3. For rides from the terminal into town, see our guide to Athens airport to city centre transport.
Which tours include Lavrio port transfers?
Lavrio port transfers are part of two kinds of bookable trips: ferry journeys between Lavrio port and Kythnos, sold as a ferry transfer from Athens, and private tours to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, 8 km south of Lavrio.
The Kythnos product sails from Lavrio port, either on a high-speed ferry or on a slower crossing with views of the Aegean. Its listing gives 105 minutes, closes 10 hours ahead and lists adults aged 10 and over, children aged 5 to 9 and infants aged 4 and under, who must still be added to the booking.
Drivers who run Lavrio port transfers also offer private and small-group sightseeing runs of 3 to 8 hours, with driver-guides taking guests to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. A private eight-hour tour covers the Poseidon temple and Lavrion, with a sunset and a swim.
The cape also works as a break on the ride to the city: Lavrio is the closest port to Cape Sounion, so Lavrio port transfers to Athens can stop at the temple first. Travellers staying in Athens can book the Cape Sounion sunset half-day trip instead.
What do Lavrio port transfers include?
Lavrio port transfers come with a licensed driver and vehicle, with taxes, tolls, luggage, child seats, waiting time and flight monitoring built into fixed-rate quotes, plus meet and greet on request. All five bookable airport and city listings offer free cancellation as well.
Meet and greet means a driver waiting with a board in the arrivals hall who helps with the luggage, and at the port the driver waits for you on arrival. Hotels, villas and apartments work as pickup or drop-off points, so Lavrio port transfers run door to door.
- Luggage: standard luggage and ski equipment are covered; note oversized bags, sports gear or a stroller when booking.
- Child seats: included in fixed-rate quotes, and request forms ask for the number of children under 6.
Cancellation terms depend on the channel. The five bookable listings carry free cancellation, operators allow cancellation up to 24 hours before the service with no extra fees, and one operator refunds direct bookings by the original payment method, with bank charges paid by the customer. Check these terms when Lavrio port transfers hang on a ferry timetable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Lavrio port transfers run at night?
Yes. Operators based in the town run Lavrio port transfers day and night on request and promise timely arrivals for early-morning and late-night flights; one operator adds a night supplement for late-night rides. The bookable listings close between 3 and 10 hours before the ride.
Are Lavrio port transfers wheelchair accessible?
One airport-to-port listing for Lavrio port transfers is marked wheelchair accessible, and so is the ferry product between Lavrio port and Kythnos. For other bookings, describe the need in the extra-information field of an operator’s request form, so the vehicle suits the passenger.
Which languages do drivers on Lavrio port transfers speak?
English is the listed language on all five bookable listings for Lavrio port transfers, and one airport listing adds Greek as a second language. Operators describe their drivers as fluent English speakers, and the request forms of operators based in Lavrio are written in English.
Do Lavrio port transfers also serve Rafina port?
Yes. Operator request forms list Rafina among the drop-offs for Lavrio port transfers, and fixed-rate booking sites carry a Lavrio port to Rafina route next to Sounion, Glyfada and Vouliagmeni. One private listing also covers both ports, running from Athens airport or the city to Rafina or Lavrio port and back.
Can you book Lavrio port transfers as a return trip?
Yes. Fixed-rate booking sites let you add the return leg in the same search, and one private listing covers both directions between Athens and the port. Separate listings also run each way, from Athens airport to Lavrio port and from Lavrion port and marina back to the city.