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How to book a Ferry to Athens (Piraeus)

How to book a Ferry to Athens (Piraeus)

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Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Services

Athens (Piraeus) Ferry

Athens (Piraeus) port sailing information

Can you get a ferry to Athens (Piraeus)?

Yes, you can get a ferry to Athens (Piraeus) from 66 different ports. These include Milos, Aegina, Paros, Hydra & Naxos.

Athens (Piraeus) schedules

Ferries to Athens (Piraeus) sail up to 176 times a day and up to 993 times a week.

Athens (Piraeus) operators

Ferries to Athens (Piraeus) are operated by 14 operators including Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Hellenic Seaways.

How long is the ferry to Athens (Piraeus)?

The duration of the ferry to Athens (Piraeus) depends on the route you choose. The Agia Marina (Aegina) to Athens (Piraeus) is the fastest ferry with a duration of about 30 minutes, whilst Thessaloniki to Athens (Piraeus) is the slowest ferry with a journey time of around 27 hours 20 minutes.

Bear in mind that Athens (Piraeus) ferry times can change from season to season so it's best to check the latest Athens (Piraeus) ferry timetable before you book.


Ferry routes to Athens (Piraeus)

There are currently 66 different ferry routes to Athens (Piraeus).

Milos to Athens (Piraeus)

Aegina to Athens (Piraeus)

Paros to Athens (Piraeus)

Hydra Athens(Piraeus)

Naxos to Athens (Piraeus)

Santorini (Thira)

Heraklion to Athens (Piraeus)

Mykonos to Athens (Piraeus)

Poros (Saronic Islands) to Athens (Piraeus)

Spetses to Athens (Piraeus)

Chania to Athens (Piraeus)

Agistri Skala to Athens (Piraeus)

Chios to Athens (Piraeus)

Kos to Athens (Piraeus)

Patmos to Athens (Piraeus)

Mytilene to Athens (Piraeus)

Leros to Athens (Piraeus)

Rhodes to Athens (Piraeus)

Vathi to Athens (Piraeus)

Kalymnos to Athens (Piraeus)

Sitia to Athens (Piraeus)

Kissamos to Athens (Piraeus)

Koufonissi to Athens (Piraeus)

Kasos to Athens (Piraeus)

Lipsi to Athens (Piraeus)

Symi (Simi) to Athens (Piraeus)

Ios to Athens (Piraeus)

Porto Heli to Athens (Piraeus)

Evdilos to Athens (Piraeus)

Fournoi to Athens (Piraeus)

Serifos to Athens (Piraeus)

Kavala to Athens (Piraeus)

Agios Kirikos to Athens (Piraeus)

Mesta (Chios) to Athens (Piraeus)

Limnos (Myrina) to Athens (Piraeus)

Psara to Athens (Piraeus)

Oinousses to Athens (Piraeus)

Sikinos to Athens (Piraeus)

Kythira to Athens (Piraeus)

Antikythira to Athens (Piraeus)

Diafani to Athens (Piraeus)

Chalki to Athens (Piraeus)

Tilos to Athens (Piraeus)

Schinoussa to Athens (Piraeus)

Ermioni to Athens (Piraeus)

Kythnos to Athens (Piraeus)

Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus)

Methana to Athens (Piraeus)

Anafi to Athens (Piraeus)

Agia Marina (Aegina) to Athens (Piraeus)

Karpathos to Athens (Piraeus)

Aegiali (Amorgos) to Athens (Piraeus)

Kimolos to Athens (Piraeus)

Katapola (Amorgos) to Athens (Piraeus)

Donoussa to Athens (Piraeus)

Thessaloniki to Athens (Piraeus)

Karlovassi to Athens (Piraeus)

Kastelorizo to Athens (Piraeus)

Tinos to Athens (Piraeus)

Sifnos to Athens (Piraeus)

Nisyros to Athens (Piraeus)

Agistri Myli to Athens (Piraeus)

Astypalea to Athens (Piraeus)

Syros to Athens (Piraeus)

Iraklia to Athens (Piraeus)

Sigri to Athens (Piraeus)

Popular ferry routes to Athens (Piraeus)

Milos to Athens (Piraeus) is the most popular route, with 6 daily and 33 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes around 5 hours 11 minutes and costs 137 on average. 

The second most popular route is Aegina to Athens (Piraeus) which takes around 1 hour 8 minutes and costs 33 on average. There are 32 daily and 213 weekly sailings on this route.

Where do ferries from Athens (Piraeus) go to?

Athens (Piraeus) ferries currently sail to 66 ports including Milos, Aegina, Paros, Hydra & Naxos.


Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices

How much is the ferry to Athens (Piraeus)?

Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices vary depending on various factors. The route, season, operator and type of ship you sail on can all affect the Athens (Piraeus) ferry cost. 

Psara to Athens (Piraeus) is the cheapest ferry, costing £28 on average. There are 1 daily and 2 weekly sailings on this route. The journey usually takes about 6 hours 55 minutes.

The most expensive ferry is Fournoi to Athens (Piraeus). The price is usually around £316. There are 1 daily and 2 weekly sailings, with an average crossing time of 7 hours 5 minutes.


Getting the ferry to Athens (Piraeus) with vehicles and pets

Is there a car ferry to Athens (Piraeus)?

Yes, you can take a car ferry to Athens (Piraeus) with 12 operators. Car operators include Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Hellenic Seaways. For more information on routes and car ferry prices, check out our Deal Finder.

Are foot passengers allowed on ferries to Athens (Piraeus)?

Yes, foot passengers are allowed on ferries to Athens (Piraeus) with 14 operators including Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Hellenic Seaways.

Can I take my bike on ferries to Athens (Piraeus)?

You cannot take your bike on ferries to Athens (Piraeus).

Can I take my pet on the ferry to Athens (Piraeus)?

You can take your pet on the ferry to Athens (Piraeus) with 5 operators including Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Anes Ferries & Saronic Ferries. For more information about pet accommodation and fees, please view our Deal Finder.


How to book ferry tickets to Athens (Piraeus)

It's easy to book ferry tickets to Athens (Piraeus) online at Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Enter your departure and arrival ports along the date you'd like to travel to see all available options. You can also compare alternative routes to find the best ferry to suit you.

We'd recommend booking in advance to get your tickets at the best possible price. You can also check out our Special Offers page and sign up to our email for exclusive offers.

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