The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Paleochora
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
8 h 1 m
Average duration
8 h 1 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 Fri 29 May the direct ferries cover the 306 km distance in an average of 8 h 1 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h 1 m .
The slowest ferries will take 8 h 1 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.
21:598h01Athens6:00Paleochora£481One-way0 changes
21:598h01Athens6:00Paleochora£481One-way0 changes
Athens to Paleochora Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 18:15 | Duration 10h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 07:50 | Duration 10h50 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 17:15 | Duration 10h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 05:25 | Duration 9h25 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:59 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 8h01 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 04:25 | Duration 9h25 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 11:00 | Arrival Time 21:15 | Duration 10h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Live departures
Athens to Paleochora ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Paleochora ferries for today, Thursday 28 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:00 Athens | 9h25 | 5:25 Paleochora | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 £23 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 1m. 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 £23 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 8h 1m |
First ferry 7:00 |
Last ferry 22:00 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Ferry operators: Seajets from Athens to PaleochoraYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Paleochora with Seajets for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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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
