The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Paleochora
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 30 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Paleochora is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Paleochora will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £48.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Athens for Paleochora every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 27 Nov the direct ferries cover the 306 km distance in an average of 8 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 8 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.


Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Athens to Paleochora
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Paleochora among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £40.
Distance: 165 nautical miles (306 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £68 Average Price |
11h 41m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Athens to Paleochora ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Paleochora ferries for tomorrow, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:00 Athens | 8h30 | 03:30 Paleochora | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Paleochora
Ferries from Athens to Paleochora run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 41m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest ferry covers the 165 nautical miles (306 km) distance in 8h 0m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Paleochora are available to foot passengers.

Distance 165 nautical miles (306 km) |
Average sailing duration 10h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 8h 0m |
First ferry 07:00 |
Last ferry 22:00 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets from Athens to PaleochoraYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Paleochora with Seajets for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Seajets
FAQs: Athens to Paleochora ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Paleochora 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 Paleochora, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Paleochora
- 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
