The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Petra
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
12 h 15 m
Average duration
12 h 15 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Petra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Petra will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £51.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Athens for Petra every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, 05 Nov the direct ferries cover the 261 km distance in an average of 12 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 12 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 12 h 15 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.
NISSOS SAMOS
NISSOS SAMOSTravel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Petra
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Petra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £41, and a flight costs an average of £41.
Distance: 140 nautical miles (261 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£49 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price |
13h 52m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Athens to Petra Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 08:45 | Duration 12h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 09:00 | Duration 17h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Live departures
Athens to Petra ferry times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NISSOS SAMOS | 18:00 Port of Piraeus | 12h15 | 06:15 Mytilene | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Petra

Distance 140 nautical miles (261 km) |
Average sailing duration 12h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 6 |
Fastest ferry 9h 50m |
First ferry 06:10 |
Last ferry 19:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Athens to PetraYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Petra with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £41. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Athens to Petra ferries

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