Astypalea - Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Astypalea - Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Connecting the island of Astypalea within the Dodecanese Islands with the port city of Piraeus on the coast of Greece, this ferry route provides an essential link between the Dodecanese Islands and Greece. From the island of Astypalea, home to the classical white architecture that all the Dodecanese Islands are known for, as well as being one of the smallest and therefore quietest of the islands, with rocky beaches and stunning views of the ocean from the town that sits atop the cliffs that line the island, to the port city of Piraeus, part of the Athens urban sprawl, and the largest port in the whole of Europe, making it a bustling and busy city at all times of the year, and is also home to many of its own unique architecture and history, thanks to the ever busy harbour.
With up to 5 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, and with sail times of around 8 hours and 30 minutes, there are plenty of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.
Astypalea to Piraeus sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
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Astypalea belongs to the Dodecanese island group in the south eastern part of the Aegean Sea. In terms of ferry services within Greece, Astypalea, like a lot of Greek island ferry ports is connected to the mainland port of Piraeus (Athens) as well as some of the neighbouring islands in the Dodecanese. The shape of the island resembles an hourglass, narrowing in the middle to a tiny 10 metre strip which connects the two sections.
Athens (Piraeus) ferries are operated by connecting Athens, Greece with 66 destinations. Athens (Piraeus) ferries sail around 116 times a day and up to 589 times a week.
Athens (Piraeus) ferries sail to Santorini (Thira), Spetses, Poros (Saronic Islands), Serifos, Paros, Heraklion, Kavala, Aegiali (Amorgos), Oinousses, Psara, Folegandros, Kasos, Tilos, Symi (Simi), Kythnos, Naxos, Mykonos, Milos, Ermioni, Porto Heli, Mesta (Chios), Chios, Koufonissi, Hydra, Syros, Rhodes, Kalymnos, Kastelorizo, Chalki, Sitia, Schinoussa, Sifnos, Kimolos, Ios, Fournoi, Diafani, Nisyros, Agios Kirikos, Katapola (Amorgos), Kos, Leros, Chania, Astypalea, Lipsi, Agistri, Iraklia, Antikythira, Methana, Sigri, Aegina, Tinos, Thessaloniki, Kythira, Limnos (Myrina), Mytilene, Karlovassi, Evdilos, Patmos, Donoussa, Vathi, Karpathos, Anafi, Agistri Myli, Kissamos, Sikinos, Souvala (Aegina).
The price of a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) starts at around $560.76. Athens (Piraeus) ferries can range between $560.76 and $46.21 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
The fastest ferry from Athens (Piraeus) is on the Athens (Piraeus) - Aegina ferry in 40m with Aegean Flying Dolphins and Hellenic Seaways.
Car ferries do sail from Athens (Piraeus) and are operated by SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Saronic Ferries, Anes Ferries, Zante Ferries. View our Deal Finder to compare car ferry prices and tickets.
Foot passengers can travel on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways, Alpha Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Saronic Ferries, Anes Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins.
You can take your pet on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries, Zante Ferries, Minoan Lines, Anes Ferries. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.
Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Athens (Piraeus). Operators that have cabins on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) include SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Zante Ferries. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.