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Ferry to Athens

Athens is the capital of Greece located in the southeast region of Greece on the edge of the Aegean Sea. Well known for being the heart of ancient Greece, it is the largest city with a variety of historic landmarks and museums. Athens is easily accessible via motorway, the airport (AIA) and by ferry from various Greek Islands.

There are 3 ports in Athens. Piraeus port is located on the west coast of Greece whereas Rafina port and Lavrio port is located on the east coast. Piraeus port is the most popular in Athens, with up to 184 daily sailings and ferry connections from Santorini, Mykonos, Heraklion, Naxos and Rhodes.

How to get to Athens

Athens ferries connect with popular Greek Island destinations with ferries to and from the Cyclades Islands, Dodecanese Islands, Aegean Islands, Crete and more.

Athens Ferry Schedules and Timetables

There are approximately 228 daily sailings to Athens. 15 ferry companies sail to Athens. Ferry Timetables can change throughout the year, use our deal finder for the most up to date sailing times.

Athens Ferry Companies

13 ferry companies operate ferries to Athens. These include Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Hellenic Seaways.

How long is the ferry to Athens?

Ferries to Athens vary in duration between 1 hour and 10 hours depending on Island, Ship and ferry company. High Speed ferries often range between 1 hour and 4 hours. Ferries with longer durations to Athens are often via standard ferry to and from Crete, Samos, Lesbos, Ikaria and the Ionian Islands.

What to do in Athens

Athens is a city of history with many ancient ruins and museums to enjoy. Private walking and bus tours are available for people who really want an in-depth understanding of its history.

Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Athens

  1. Acropolis – Ancient Ruins
  2. Acropolis Museum
  3. Parthenon – Ancient Ruins
  4. National Archaeological Museum
  5. Herod Atticus Odeon – Historic Site
  6. Ancient Agora of Athens – Ancient Ruins
  7. Temple of Hephaestus – Anicent Ruins
  8. Meterora – Historic Site
  9. Temple of Olympian Zeus
  10. Temple of Athena Nike

Athens Ferry Day Trips

  • Kimolos - 3 hours
  • Kythnos - 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Milos - 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Mykonos - 3 hours
  • Paros - 3 hours
  • Serifos - 2 hours
  • Sifnos - 2 hours
  • Syros - 2 hours
  • Tinos - 1 hours 50 minutes
  • Aegina – 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Agia Marina - 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Agistri - 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Hydra - 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Poros - 55 minutes
  • Spetses - 2 hours

Athens Prices and Offers

Prices for the Athens ferry might change depending on the season you wish to travel. Cheap ferry tickets are usually available during off peak, outside of the high season. Please visit our special offers page to find all the latest ferry discounts.

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