Athens (Piraeus)
Chalki
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
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Athens (Piraeus) Chalki Ferry

The Athens (Piraeus) Chalki ferry route connects Athens with Dodecanese Islands and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Anek Lines service runs up to 2 times per week with a sailing duration of around 29 hours 15 minutes while the Blue Star Ferries service runs up to 2 times per week with a duration from 16 hours 44 minutes.

So that’s a combined 4 sailings on offer per week on the Athens (Piraeus) Chalki route between Athens and Dodecanese Islands. Compare now and get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

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Athens (Piraeus) - Chalki Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 2
Operators Anek Lines & Blue Star Ferries
Average Price $254*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 18h 21m
Fastest Sailing Duration 17h 14m
First Ferry 18:01
Distance 256 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 Chalki?

    The typical crossing time for ferries from Piraeus to Chalki is approximately 22h 59m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Piraeus to Chalki?

    There are currently 2 popular ferry operators travelling from Piraeus to Chalki. The following operators that provide this service are
    • Anek Lines
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Piraeus to Chalki?

    Ferries from Piraeus to Chalki are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

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.


Chalki Guide

The Greek island of Chalki lies in the Aegean Sea and forms part of the Dodecanese group of islands. It is situated around 6 km to the west of the island of Rhodes and is the smallest inhabited island of the Dodecanese with a surface area of 28 sq. km and a coastline of around 34 km. The island's name is derived from the copper mines that used to exist on the island (Chalkos is Greek for copper). The island's economy was doing well at the end of 19th century, when Chalkites, the island's residents, developed navigation and a lucrative sponge industry. Chalki followed the historic course of Rhodes and was officially united with Greece in 1948. The world's youth nominated the island as the "Island of Peach and Friendship" in 1983.

The port, where the ferries arrive, is called Nimborio and is the only village on the island of any size. The port is shaped like a horseshoe around the bay.


Piraeus to Chalki Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/25/2024 and 3/31/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 18:01 10:30 16 hours 29 minutes Tue
Blue Star Ferries 18:01 14:45 20 hours 44 minutes Sat

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