The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Pyrgos
Cheapest price on 29 Sept
£30
Average ticket price on 29 Sept
£50
Fastest journey on 29 Sept
7 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 29 Sept
8 h 53 m
Ferries on 29 Sept
3
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Pyrgos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Pyrgos will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £30.
On Tue 29 Sept, we found 3 ferries from Athens to Pyrgos, including 3 direct services.
On Tue 29 Sept the direct ferries cover the 356 km distance in an average of 8 h 53 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
The slowest ferries will take 9 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.
NISSOS RODOS21:009h15Port of Piraeus6:15Heraklion Port£301One-way0 changes
FESTOS PALACE21:009h30Port of Piraeus6:30Heraklion Port£401One-way0 changes
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 19:307h55Port of Piraeus17:25Heraklion Port£811One-way0 changes
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 19:307h55Port of Piraeus17:25Heraklion Port£811One-way0 changes
NISSOS RODOS21:009h15Port of Piraeus6:15Heraklion Port£301One-way0 changes
FESTOS PALACE21:009h30Port of Piraeus6:30Heraklion Port£401One-way0 changes
Athens to Pyrgos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 06:30 | Arrival Time 14:25 | Duration 7h55 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 06:30 | Arrival Time 15:45 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 04:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 03:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival Time 17:25 | Duration 7h55 | Sailing Days Tue |
Live departures
Athens to Pyrgos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Pyrgos ferries for tomorrow, Tuesday 29 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 1 | 9:30 Port of Piraeus | 7h55 | 17:25 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
FESTOS PALACE | 21:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h30 | 6:30 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
NISSOS RODOS | 21:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h15 | 6:15 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Pyrgos
Ferries from Athens to Pyrgos run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 30m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 192 nautical miles (356 km) distance in 7h 50m. There are 1 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Pyrgos are available to foot passengers.



Distance 192 nautical miles (356 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 7h 50m |
First ferry 0:20 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 35 days |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Seajets from Athens to PyrgosYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Pyrgos with Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Seajets for as low as £30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Seajets
FAQs: Athens to Pyrgos ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Pyrgos 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 Pyrgos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Pyrgos
Most Athens to Pyrgos ferries use the Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Port port pair. Use this guide to compare Athens and Pyrgos ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Athens port do ferries to Pyrgos 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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