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Ferry to Athens

You can get ferries to Athens from a range of destinations including the Cyclades Islands, Dodecanese Islands and Crete. There are up to 1084 ferries running per week. Ferries to Athens are provided by 13 ferry companies including Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Hellenic Seaways. Book now with Direct Ferries and find a ferry to Athens to suit you.

Athens Ferry Timetable

The Athens ferry timetable varies depending on the route and ferry operator.

The Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) ferry sails approximately 69 times per week, with an average duration of about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) first ferry: departs at 07:30
Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) last ferry: departs at 21:30

The Paros to Athens (Piraeus) ferry currently sails around 35 times per week.

Paros to Athens (Piraeus) first ferry: departs at 10:35
Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) last ferry: departs at 23:45

Which is the fastest ferry to Athens?

The fastest ferry to Athens is Agia Marina (Aegina) to Athens (Piraeus). This journey usually takes 30 minutes

Athens Ferry Operators

Ferries to Athens are provided by 13 operators including Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Hellenic Seaways. There are currently 177 daily and 1084 weekly sailings from Athens.

What are the ferry ports in Athens?

There are 3 ferry ports in Athens; Athens (Piraeus), Athens (Rafina) & Athens (Lavrio). Athens (Piraeus) is the most popular port.

Where can you sail from Athens?

Ferries from Athens go to a range of destinations including Hydra, Paros, Aegina, Spetses & Santorini (Thira).

Popular Ferry routes to Athens

The most popular ferry route to Athens is the Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) ferry with 69 weekly sailings. The second most popular ferry to Athens is the Paros to Athens (Piraeus) ferry with 35 weekly sailings.

Can I get a ferry to Athens from the UK?

Unfortunately, you cannot get a direct ferry from UK to Athens. The best way to get to Athens from the UK is to fly.

What is the cheapest way to get to Athens?

The cheapest ferry to Athens depends on the route, season, ferry company and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. Prices are generally cheaper for foot passengers. We recommend booking your ferry tickets to Athens in advance to get them at the cheapest price.

Cheapest Athens ferry price: £24.29

Cheapest Athens ferry route: Andros to Athens (Lavrio)

Athens Ferry Prices and Offers

The price of the ferry to Athens varies depending on the route you choose. The Hydra to Athens (Piraeus) ferry costs £68.00 on average whereas the Paros to Athens (Piraeus) ferry usually costs £124.47.

Can I take an overnight ferry to Athens? 

Yes, it is possible to get an overnight ferry to Athens depending on your route.

Can I take a car on the ferry to Athens?

Yes, you can take your car on ferries to Athens. Simply follow the signs at the port and staff will be on hand to guide you into the correct lane.

Athens car operators:
Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Saronic Ferries, Magic Sea Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Triton Ferries & San Lorenzo Ferries

Can I take my pet on the ferry to Athens?

Yes, you can take your pet on ferries to Athens. We recommend checking the ferry operator's pet policy before you travel.

Athens pet operators:
Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Saronic Ferries

How to book ferry tickets to Athens

It's easy to book ferry tickets to Athens online at Direct Ferries. Just use our Deal Finder to compare times and prices and find the best Athens ferry to suit you. Check out our special offers page to find all the latest ferry discounts for ferries to Athens.

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Athens Guide

Athens is the capital of Greece located in the southeast region of Greece on the edge of the Aegean Sea. Well known for being the heart of ancient Greece, it is the largest city with a variety of historic landmarks and museums. Athens is easily accessible via motorway, the airport (AIA) and by ferry from various Greek Islands.

There are 3 ports in Athens. Piraeus port is located on the west coast of Greece whereas Rafina port and Lavrio port is located on the east coast. Piraeus port is the most popular in Athens, with up to 184 daily sailings and ferry connections from Santorini, Mykonos, Heraklion, Naxos and Rhodes.

What to do in Athens

Athens is a city of history with many ancient ruins and museums to enjoy. Private walking and bus tours are available for people who really want an in-depth understanding of its history.

Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Athens

  1. Acropolis – Ancient Ruins
  2. Acropolis Museum
  3. Parthenon – Ancient Ruins
  4. National Archaeological Museum
  5. Herod Atticus Odeon – Historic Site
  6. Ancient Agora of Athens – Ancient Ruins
  7. Temple of Hephaestus – Anicent Ruins
  8. Meterora – Historic Site
  9. Temple of Olympian Zeus
  10. Temple of Athena Nike

Athens Ferry Day Trips

  • Kimolos - 3 hours
  • Kythnos - 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Milos - 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Mykonos - 3 hours
  • Paros - 3 hours
  • Serifos - 2 hours
  • Sifnos - 2 hours
  • Syros - 2 hours
  • Tinos - 1 hours 50 minutes
  • Aegina – 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Agia Marina - 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Agistri - 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Hydra - 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Poros - 55 minutes
  • Spetses - 2 hours

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