The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Astypalaia (Island)
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 10 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Astypalaia (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Astypalaia (Island) will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £52.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Athens for Astypalaia (Island) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 21 Dec the direct ferries cover the 279 km distance in an average of 7 h 10 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
The slowest ferries will take 7 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Athens to Astypalaia (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Astypalaia (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £41, and a flight costs an average of £92.
Distance: 150 nautical miles (279 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£51 Average Price Cheapest | £107 Average Price |
10h 35m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Athens to Astypalaia (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Astypalaia (Island) ferries for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:45 Athens | 9h40 | 13:25 Astypalaia (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:00 Athens | 8h00 | 23:00 Astypalaia (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Astypalaia (Island)
Ferries from Athens to Astypalaia (Island) run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 35m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 02:15, the last at 18:00. The fastest ferry covers the 150 nautical miles (279 km) distance in 7h 10m. There are 3 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Astypalaia (Island) are available to foot passengers.

Distance 150 nautical miles (279 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 7h 10m |
First ferry 02:15 |
Last ferry 18:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Athens to Astypalaia (Island)You can travel by ferry between Athens to Astypalaia (Island) with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £41. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Athens to Astypalaia (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Astypalaia (Island) by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Astypalaia (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Astypalaia (Island)
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
- Astropelos (0.3km)
- Gerani Restaurant (0.5km)
- Akti Restaurant (0.7km)
- Main companies are Styl Taxi and Mert.
- Free
- Bus line 1, Astypalea Port stop
