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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Messaria
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Messaria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Messaria will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £44.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Athens for Messaria every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 29 May the direct ferries cover the 233 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
The slowest ferries will take 10 h 20 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.
DIONISIOS SOLOMOS7:1510h20Port of Piraeus17:35Athinios Port£441One-way0 changes
DIAGORAS23:597h26Port of Piraeus7:25Athinios Port£541One-way0 changes
CHAMPION JET 39:005h10Port of Piraeus14:10Athinios Port£1071One-way0 changes- OLYMPIC CHAMPION JET7:004h50Port of Piraeus11:50Athinios Port£1071One-way0 changes
- OLYMPIC CHAMPION JET7:004h50Port of Piraeus11:50Athinios Port£1071One-way0 changes
- CHAMPION JET 39:005h10Port of Piraeus14:10Athinios Port£1071One-way0 changes
- DIAGORAS23:597h26Port of Piraeus7:25Athinios Port£541One-way0 changes
- DIONISIOS SOLOMOS7:1510h20Port of Piraeus17:35Athinios Port£441One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Athens to Messaria
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Messaria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £42, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 125 nautical miles (233 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£51 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price |
9h 39m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Athens to Messaria Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 04:40 | Arrival Time 10:15 | Duration 5h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 14:10 | Duration 5h10 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 11:50 | Duration 4h50 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 05:25 | Arrival Time 13:10 | Duration 7h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 04:25 | Arrival Time 12:30 | Duration 8h05 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 23:59 | Arrival Time 07:25 | Duration 7h26 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 07:15 | Arrival Time 17:35 | Duration 10h20 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 12:15 | Arrival Time 00:05 | Duration 11h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 16:15 | Arrival Time 00:55 | Duration 8h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 22:01 | Arrival Time 08:30 | Duration 10h29 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 21:10 | Duration 6h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 15:15 | Arrival Time 23:55 | Duration 8h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Live departures
Athens to Messaria ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Messaria ferries for tomorrow, Friday 29 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLYMPIC CHAMPION JET | 7:00 Port of Piraeus | 4h50 | 11:50 Athinios Port | 0 changesdirect | |
| DIONISIOS SOLOMOS | 7:15 Port of Piraeus | 10h20 | 17:35 Athinios Port | 0 changesdirect | |
| CHAMPION JET 3 | 9:00 Port of Piraeus | 5h10 | 14:10 Athinios Port | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Messaria
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Ferries from Athens to Messaria run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 39m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:05, the last at 23:00. The fastest ferry covers the 125 nautical miles (233 km) distance in 5h 35m. There are 19 sailings per week.
Distance 125 nautical miles (233 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 19 |
Fastest ferry 5h 35m |
First ferry 1:05 |
Last ferry 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 7 days |
FAQs: Athens to Messaria ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Messaria 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 Messaria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Messaria
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki tou Andrea (0.3km)
- Agoni Grammi (0.4km)
- To Limeni (0.5km)
- Main companies are Rafina Taxi and Taxi Athens.
- Free
- Bus Line 314, Rafina Bus Stop
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