Mykonos – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
Mykonos – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
The Mykonos to Athens ferry route is provided by 5 operators and runs all year round. The ferry crossing from Mykonos to Athens takes approximately 3 hours and 51 minutes on most ferries serving this route. The Mykonos to Athens ferry duration can vary between 2 hours 15 minutes and 5 hours 30 minutes depending on the operator you decide to book with.
There are 35 weekly sailings from Mykonos to Athens. Cyclades Fast Ferries offer 3 weekly sailings, SeaJets offer 14 weekly sailings, Minoan Lines offer 3 weekly sailings, Blue Star Ferries offer 7 weekly sailings and Golden Star Ferries offer 7 weekly sailings. Ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry departs Mykonos at around 00:40 and the last ferry departs from Mykonos at around 21:35. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Mykonos to Athens is with SeaJets in approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes depending on weather conditions.
There are ferries that sail overnight from Mykonos to Athens (Piraeus). The first overnight sailing from Mykonos usually departs at 05:40.
You can currently book cabins on the Mykonos to Athens ferry service.
The price of a ferry from Mykonos to Athens can range between £77 and £314 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is £154, prices can range between £77 and £313. The average price with a car is £336. Car prices can range between £199 and £709. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can vary from season to season.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is recommended to book in advance for the best possible prices and availability. Alternatively, passengers can take the Mykonos to Rafina ferry in Athens. If you are looking for accommodation close to Mykonos port before your trip visit our accommodation page for options and prices.
The most convenient way of travelling from Mykonos to Athens is by ferry. With 5 sailings departing per day, you are guaranteed to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your travel plans. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
First class is available on ferries from Mykonos to Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines and SeaJets.
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| Mykonos - Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination | Athens | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | £150 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 24 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h 5 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 00:40 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:45 | |
| Distance | 105 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
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Forming one of the Cyclades group of islands, the island of Mykonos lies between the islands of Tinos, Paros and Naxos. The main town on the island, also called Mykonos (or Chora to the locals), has typically Cycladic architecture on display with its white washed houses with painted blue windows, pretty narrow streets and pebble-stoned pavements and small white chapels with sky blue cupolas. Many visitors choose to simply take a stroll through Chora, the old port, Little Venice and the Castle to take in the charm of the town. The island in general has a lively nightlife and is sometimes referred to as the "Ibiza of Greece" as a result of its summer club scene which is a major draw for thousands of tourists each year.
The island has two ports. The old Mykonos harbour is where passenger ferries arrive and the New Port of Tourlos is where mostly cruise ships dock. Ferry services from Mykonos depart to Piraeus and Rafina on the Greek mainland and to the other islands in the Cyclades, the Dodecanese islands and to Crete. Conventional and high speed ferries operate to and from the island.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
