The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Kavala
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
13 h 30 m
Average duration
13 h 30 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
334 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Kavala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Kavala will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £55.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Athens for Kavala every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon 01 Dec the direct ferries cover the 334 km distance in an average of 13 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 13 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 13 h 30 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.
SUPERSTAR
SUPERSTARTravel Information
Compare ferry, flight and coach for Athens to Kavala
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Kavala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £55, and a flight costs an average of £49.
Distance: 180 nautical miles (334 km)
Compare ferry with
| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£66 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price |
19h 49m Average total duration 18h 49m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Athens to Kavala Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 05:15 | Duration 13h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 12:00 | Duration 13h30 | Sailing Days Mon |
Compare prices and tickets Athens to Kavala by ferry, flight or coach
Compare ferry, flight and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
01 Dec
02 Dec
03 Dec
04 Dec
05 Dec
06 Dec
07 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Kavala
Ferries from Athens to Kavala run on average 1 times per day, taking around 18h 49m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £49 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 180 nautical miles (334 km) distance in 13h 15m. There are 3 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Kavala are available to foot passengers.


Distance 180 nautical miles (334 km) |
Average sailing duration 18h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 13h 15m |
First ferry 00:15 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets, Blue Star Ferries from Athens to KavalaYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Kavala with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries for as low as £49. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Seajets
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Athens to Kavala ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Kavala 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 Kavala, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Kavala, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Kavala
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki Tou Mina (0.3km)
- To Perivoli (0.5km)
- Ta Karnaria (0.7km)
- Main companies are Lavrio Taxi and Laurium Taxi Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 120, Lavrio Port Stop
- 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
- 08:00-20:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 09:00-18:00
- Free WiFi
- Psaraki (0.3km)
- To Koutoukaki (0.5km)
- Sousouro (0.7km)
- Main companies are Kavala Taxi and Radio Taxi Kavala.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Kavala Port Stop
More options for your journey from Athens to Kavala
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

