The Mykonos to Athens ferry route is provided by 5 operators and runs all year round. The ferry crossing from Mykonos to Athens is approximately 4 hours and 8 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Mykonos to Athens ferry duration can range between 2 hours 35 minutes and 5 hours 30 minutes depending on the operator you are sailing with.
There are 11 weekly ferry sailings from Mykonos to Athens. Minoan Lines provide 3 weekly sailings, Blue Star Ferries provide 7 weekly sailings, Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 3 weekly sailings, SeaJets provide 14 weekly sailings and Golden Star Ferries provide 7 weekly sailings. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables usually increase during the high season.
The distance from Mykonos to Athens is approximately 163 nautical miles.
The fastest ferry from Mykonos to Athens is with SeaJets in approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes depending on weather conditions.
The fastest ferries from Mykonos to Athens (Piraeus) usually cost around $170.
Yes, you can book cabins on the ferry from Mykonos to Athens with Blue Star Ferries and Minoan Lines.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries and SeaJets welcome pets onboard their ferries from Mykonos to Athens. SeaJets provide onboard kennels which are supervised by trained staff throughout the journey. Please also ensure that your pet has been fully vaccinated before travelling and has proof of such in a medical certificate.
Passengers travelling with Blue Star Ferries and SeaJets can take up to 50 kilograms of luggage per person at no additional cost. Baggage which exceeds this weight limit will be charged an extra fee.
Ferry price from Mykonos – Athens can range between $92 and $375 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $184, prices can range between $92 and $374. The average price with a car is $401. Car prices can range between $237 and $846. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can vary from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
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There is an overnight ferry from Mykonos to Athens. Simply catch the 21:10 ferry from Mykonos and you will arrive in Athens at around 01:15 depending on which operator you decide to sail with.
First class is available on ferries from Mykonos to Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines and SeaJets.
Yes, you can take a day trip from Mykonos to Athens by ferry. The earliest ferry departs at 06:10 and arrives in Athens at around 10:50, giving you most of the day to explore the capital city of Greece.
Unfortunately, there are currently no overnight sailings from Mykonos to Athens. However, the latest ferry leaves at 20:10 and arrives in Athens at 00:50. This service is available with Blue Star Ferries and sails every Monday.
| Mykonos - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $211* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 35 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 51m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 15m | |
| First Ferry | 00:40 | |
| Last Ferry | 21:35 | |
| Distance | 163 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.
Forming one of the Cyclades group of islands, the island of Mykonos lies between the islands of Tinos, Paros and Naxos. The main town on the island, also called Mykonos (or Chora to the locals), has typically Cycladic architecture on display with its white washed houses with painted blue windows, pretty narrow streets and pebble-stoned pavements and small white chapels with sky blue cupolas. Many visitors choose to simply take a stroll through Chora, the old port, Little Venice and the Castle to take in the charm of the town. The island in general has a lively nightlife and is sometimes referred to as the "Ibiza of Greece" as a result of its summer club scene which is a major draw for thousands of tourists each year.
The island has two ports. The old Mykonos harbour is where passenger ferries arrive and the New Port of Tourlos is where mostly cruise ships dock. Ferry services from Mykonos depart to Piraeus and Rafina on the Greek mainland and to the other islands in the Cyclades, the Dodecanese islands and to Crete. Conventional and high speed ferries operate to and from the island.
The most convenient way of travelling from Mykonos to Athens is by high-speed ferry. There is a range of conventional and fast catamarans available with a sailing duration of 2 hours and 25 minutes. You can also bring your car onboard this ferry service, saving you the trouble of having to hire a rental car when you arrive in Athens.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
Timetables between 4/22/2024 and 4/28/2024
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | 08:00 | 12:50 | 4 hours 50 minutes | Wed |
| SeaJets | 14:15 | 16:50 | 2 hours 35 minutes | Mon, Sat, Sun |
| Blue Star Ferries | 14:15 | 20:00 | 5 hours 45 minutes | Mon, Sat, Sun |
| Blue Star Ferries | 14:15 | 20:30 | 6 hours 15 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| SeaJets | 14:50 | 17:55 | 3 hours 5 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu |
| SeaJets | 15:10 | 18:15 | 3 hours 5 minutes | Fri |
| Blue Star Ferries | 18:10 | 22:55 | 4 hours 45 minutes | Fri |
| Blue Star Ferries | 19:30 | 00:10 | 4 hours 40 minutes | Mon |
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