Athens (Piraeus) – Koufonissi
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Koufonissi
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Athens (Piraeus) to Koufonissi ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Athens (Piraeus) to Koufonissi is approximately 5 hours 10 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Athens (Piraeus) to Koufonissi cost around $180 and $604, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Koufonissi.
Athens (Piraeus) Koufonissi ferry sailings typycally depart from Athens (Piraeus) at around 07:40. The last ferry leaves at 20:30.
The Athens (Piraeus) Koufonissi ferry trip can take around 5 hours 10 minutes. The fastest Athens (Piraeus) to Koufonissi ferry is around 4 hours 10 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 8 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Koufonissi serviced by Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Athens (Piraeus) Koufonissi ferry prices typically range between $180* and $604*. The average price is typically $361*. The cheapest ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Koufonissi start from $180*. The average price for a foot passenger is $361*. The average price for a car is $639*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Koufonissi is approximately 150 miles (241km) or 130 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets allow cars on board ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Koufonissi. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Koufonissi.
Foot passengers can travel on the Athens (Piraeus) to Koufonissi ferry with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets.
Pets can travel on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Koufonissi with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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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 | $477* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5h 25m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4h 10m | |
| First Ferry | 07:40 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:30 | |
| Distance | 130 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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.
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.
