The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Limenas
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£44
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£44
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
9 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
11 h 53 m
Ferries on 18 Sept
2
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Limenas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Limenas will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £44.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 ferries from Athens to Limenas, including 2 direct services.
On Fri 18 Sept the direct ferries cover the 195 km distance in an average of 11 h 53 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 50 m .
The slowest ferries will take 13 h 55 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.
BLUE STAR MYCONOS15:0013h55Port of Piraeus4:55Chios£441One-way0 changes
NISSOS SAMOS20:009h50Port of Piraeus5:50Chios£441One-way0 changes
NISSOS SAMOS20:009h50Port of Piraeus5:50Chios£441One-way0 changes
BLUE STAR MYCONOS15:0013h55Port of Piraeus4:55Chios£441One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Athens to Limenas
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Limenas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £46, while a flight costs an average of £93.
Distance: 105 nautical miles (195 km)
Compare ferry with
| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£46 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 47m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Limenas:
A ferry is £47 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Limenas costing on average £93.
Other travel options to Limenas take longer:
Ferry takes on average 8h 47m.
Athens to Limenas Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 04:15 | Duration 8h15 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 02:50 | Duration 9h50 | Sailing Days Wed, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 02:15 | Duration 8h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 01:50 | Duration 9h50 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 04:55 | Duration 13h55 | Sailing Days Fri |
Live departures
Athens to Limenas ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Limenas ferries for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE STAR MYCONOS | 15:00 Port of Piraeus | 13h55 | 4:55 Chios | 0 changesdirect | |
NISSOS SAMOS | 20:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h50 | 5:50 Chios | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Limenas
Ferries from Athens to Limenas run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 47m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £44 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 105 nautical miles (195 km) distance in 8h 15m. There are 5 sailings per week.
Distance 105 nautical miles (195 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 8h 15m |
First ferry 1:00 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 70 days |
FAQs: Athens to Limenas ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Limenas 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 Limenas, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Limenas
Most Athens to Limenas ferries use the Port of Piraeus to Chios port pair. Use this guide to compare Athens and Limenas ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Athens port do ferries to Limenas leave from?
Getting to Port of Piraeus from Athens city centre
Port of Piraeus port facilities and services
Port of Piraeus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km), To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km), Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in passenger terminals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Piraeus.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Piraeus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Piraeus.
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