Ferry to Athens
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Ferry to Athens
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Ferries to Athens are available with Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Hellenic Seaways.
There are approximately 160 daily sailings and up to 934 weekly sailings to Athens. Please note that ferry schedules can change throughout the year and usually increase during the high season. Take advantage of our deal finder for the latest sailing times and availability.
There are 3 ports in Athens. The most popular port is Athens (Piraeus) Port with 898 weekly sailings.
The Paros to Athens (Piraeus) ferry sails approximately 4 times per day and up to 28 times per week, with an average sailing duration of 3 hours 45 minutes. The Paros Athens (Piraeus) ferry costs approximately $160. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
The Hydra Athens(Piraeus) ferry sails approximately 8 times daily and up to 57 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 1 hour 30 minutes. Hydra Athens (Piraeus) ferry is $91 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.
Prices will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
Yes, there is a car ferry to Athens. Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Hellenic Seaways provide car ferries to Athens.
Pets are allowed to travel on ferries to Athens with Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Saronic Ferries.
The price of a ferry to Athens can fluctuate by route, operator and season. Please visit our special offers page for all the best ferry offers available.
Athens is a brilliant place to start your island hopping journey. There are a number of islands accessible by ferry from Athens including Mykonos, Aegina, Agistri, Hydra, Kea and Spetses. These can take anywhere from 40 minutes to 2 hours by ferry.
The closest Greek island to Athens by ferry is Aegina, located in the Saronic Gulf, about 40 minutes to 1 hour from Piraeus port. Aegina is approximately 27 kilometers (17 miles) from Athens. It’s a popular day-trip destination known for its charming waterfront, pistachio orchards, ancient Temple of Aphaia, and beautiful beaches. Ferries run frequently, making it an easy and convenient escape from the city.
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