Athens (Piraeus)
Koufonissi
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
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Athens (Piraeus) Koufonissi Ferry

The Athens (Piraeus) Koufonissi ferry route connects Athens with Cyclades Islands and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Blue Star Ferries service runs up to 7 times per week with a sailing duration of around 5 hours 10 minutes while the SeaJets service runs up to 4 times per week with a duration from 5 hours 10 minutes.

So that’s a combined 11 sailings on offer per week on the Athens (Piraeus) Koufonissi route between Athens and Cyclades Islands. Compare now and get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Athens to Cyclades Islands page.
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Athens (Piraeus) - Koufonissi Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 2
Operators Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets
Average Price £219*
Average Daily Sailings 1
Average Weekly Sailings 10
Average Sailing Duration 6h 38m
Fastest Sailing Duration 5h 0m
First Ferry 06:45
Last Ferry 17:30
Distance 130 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Koufonissi?

    The ferry crossing time from Piraeus to Koufonissi is approximately 5h 10m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Piraeus to Koufonissi?

    There are 2 popular ferry operators for Piraeus to Koufonissi. These are
    • Blue Star Ferries
    • SeaJets
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Piraeus to Koufonissi?

    Book ferries from Piraeus to Koufonissi through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Piraeus to Koufonissi?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Piraeus to Koufonissi with
    • Blue Star Ferries
    • SeaJets
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Piraeus to Koufonissi?

    Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Piraeus to Koufonissi with
    • Blue Star Ferries
    • SeaJets
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Piraeus to Koufonissi?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with
    • Blue Star Ferries
    • SeaJets

Athens (Piraeus) Koufonissi Ferry reviews

  • "Oops! You left us all behind in Paros!!"

    We queued in the correct ‘pens’ in Paros, our ferry arrived….but no-one opened our gates 3&4 where we were waiting, and the ferry left without us. Luckily for us, there was another of your ferries 1/2 hr later, and we all got on that! It was traumatic to see our ferry depart without us.

    'Blue Star Naxos' travelled on Blue Star Naxos

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  • "Super traversée !"

    Pour un prix plus que raisonnable dans la section économique, et si vous arrivez tôt, vous aurez un siège très confortable à l'intérieur du bateau. Et le café du comptoir restaurant est délicieux !

    'Blue Star Naxos' travelled on Blue Star Naxos

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  • "Great Trip"

    Travelling between Piraeus and Naxos was fast, comfortable and very pleasant. The ferries are super clean with plenty of seating and facilities. Lots of staff on hand to provide guidance on where to go. Service was on time. Food was ok and reasonably priced.

    'Blue Star Naxos' travelled on Blue Star Naxos

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  • "Another great trip with Blue Star Naxos"

    Excellent trip back to Athens from Paros on Blue Star Naxos. It’s worth paying that little extra to travel Business Class where the lounge is quiet and restful and with excellent waiter service throughout the trip.

    'Blue Star Naxos' travelled on Blue Star Naxos

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Athens (Piraeus) Guide

The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.

Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.


Koufonissi Guide

The Greek island of Koufonisia is located to the east of the island of Naxos and to the west of the island of Amorgos, and is made up of two islets named Pano Koufonisi and Kato Koufonisi. The two islets are separated by a strait which is around 200 meters wide and the island's name is derived from the Greek for "Hollow Island" which is a reference to the large caves which led pirates to believe that the island was hollow when viewed from the sea. Located close to Koufonisia is the deserted island of Keros which has been declared an archaeological site that is under protection because of the many Cycladic artefacts that have been found on the island.

Pano Koufonisi is the only inhabited of the two islets and is a popular destination for visitors who want to relax on the island's golden sandy beaches or to swim in the island's war, crystal clear waters.


Piraeus to Koufonissi Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 18/03/2024 and 24/03/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 17:30 03:05 9 hours 35 minutes Mon, Wed
Blue Star Ferries 18:30 02:55 8 hours 25 minutes Sat

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