Piraeus Ferry Tickets and Routes

Do you want to visit one of the renowned Greek islands? Are you up for a ferry ride to your holiday destination? You shouldn’t be concerned about the journey. This guide will provide you with all the information you need!

Routes and Ferry Tickets from Athens Piraeus Port

Ferry Companies

Types of Vessels

  • High-speed ferries
  • Conventional ferries

Info about Ferries

  • Depart from different port gates depending on the destination
  • Daily sailings for most destinations
  • Several ticket categories
  • Rates and routes vary depending on the time of the year

Ferry from Athens to Santorini

Ferries depart daily from the Port of Piraeus heading to the renowned island of Santorini. You’ll find available routes from 07:00 am to 10:30 pm, while Piraeus ferry tickets (economy class) to Santorini cost approximately €50/$54 to €80/$86,60. Both conventional and high-speed ferries link Athens to Santorini. Overall, the duration of the crossings ranges from 5 to 10 hours.

Ferry from Athens to Mykonos

The cosmopolitan island of Mykonos is well connected to Athens. Thus, ferries from Piraeus to Mykonos operate daily, connecting the main port of Athens to the Cycladic island in approximately 2.5 to 6 hours, depending on the selected vessel, the in-between stops, and the weather conditions. The Piraeus ferry tickets to Mykonos also vary. The chosen company and ferry, and the time of the year, along with the selected seat, affect the final cost. In general terms, an adult economy ferry ticket is priced at €52/$56,50 to €87,70/$95,40.

Ferry from Athens to Naxos

Although it is known as a tranquil destination, in contrast to the neighboring Paros and Mykonos, Naxos is a tourist hotspot too. Expectantly, there are available ferry routes on a daily basis, traveling to Naxos from Athens Piraeus Port. They take about 3.5 to 5.5 hours to reach the island, while a Piraeus ferry ticket to Naxos costs about 51,50/$56 to €77,70/$84,50.

Ferry from Athens to Paros

Paros is a destination to be found on many travelers’ bucket lists. Known for its nightlife as well as its scenic destinations and natural beauty, Paros is connected to Athens via daily ferry routes. Thus, passengers traveling to Paros from Athens Piraeus Port reach their journey’s end in about 3 to 5 hours and pay around €50-€71/$54,30-$77,10 for an economy class ferry ticket.

Ferry from Athens to Crete

Crete, the third largest island of the Mediterranean Sea, welcomes visitors all year round. It is a multi-faceted destination, boasting a long history as well as diverse landscapes, from pristine or bustling beaches to tranquil montane regions. Ferries from Athens to Crete (Piraeus to Heraklion) depart every day yearlong. Nevertheless, they operate more frequently during the summer months. The duration of the sailings varies from 9 to 11 hours, and the cost of an economy ferry ticket from Piraeus Port to Crete is about €37/$40,20 to €86/$93,50.