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 15 minutes on most ferries serving this route. The Mykonos to Athens ferry duration can vary between 2 hours 35 minutes and 5 hours 30 minutes depending on the operator you decide to book with.
On average there are 34 ferry 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. During the high season ferry timetables often increase.
The first ferry departs around 05:40 and the last ferry departs from Mykonos at around 23:35. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Mykonos to Athens is with SeaJets in approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes depending on weather conditions.
You can currently book cabins on the Mykonos to Athens ferry service.
Ferry price 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 ferry from Mykonos to Rafina in Athens. If you are looking for accommodation close to Mykonos port before your trip visit our accommodation page for options and prices.
| Mykonos - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | £140* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 24 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4h 5m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 25m | |
| First Ferry | 05:40 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:45 | |
| Distance | 163 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.
"Excellent service"
It was a pleasure to use Blue Star ferries for our 30 minute crossing from Mykonos to Tinos and back during our recent holiday. The tickets were excellent value; I had paid a small premium to book seats, which ensured a relaxed journey. The procedures for embarking and disembarking were very well organized, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout. The ship, including the lavatories, were spotlessly clean. The ferry timetable was excellent for our travel needs, despite being at the end of the holiday season.I would have no hesitation in recommending Blue Star Ferry services.
'Blue Star Paros' travelled on Blue Star Paros
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Excellent in business class quiet and spacious but 40 minutes late into Mykonos
'Blue Star Paros' travelled on Blue Star Paros
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Fantastic experience
'Blue Star Paros' travelled on Blue Star Paros
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Fantastic experience. Punctual. Great friendly staff. Very comfortable.
'Blue Star Paros' travelled on Blue Star Paros
Read More Read LessForming 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.
Ferry Timetables between 27/11/2023 and 03/12/2023
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | 14:10 | 18:45 | 4 hours 35 minutes | Sat |
| Blue Star Ferries | 14:15 | 20:00 | 5 hours 45 minutes | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Blue Star Ferries | 15:30 | 21:15 | 5 hours 45 minutes | Thu |
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