The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Pyrgos
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
9 h 13 m
Ferries per day
4
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 £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £30.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Athens for Pyrgos every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 15 Aug the direct ferries cover the 356 km distance in an average of 9 h 13 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 50 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.
19:009h15Athens4:15Pyrgos£301One-way0 changes
21:009h50Athens6:50Pyrgos£331One-way0 changes
18:009h50Athens3:50Pyrgos£411One-way0 changes
6:307h55Athens14:25Pyrgos£891One-way0 changes
6:307h55Athens14:25Pyrgos£891One-way0 changes
19:009h15Athens4:15Pyrgos£301One-way0 changes
21:009h50Athens6:50Pyrgos£331One-way0 changes
18:009h50Athens3:50Pyrgos£411One-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 09:30 | Arrival Time 18:45 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 06:30 | Arrival Time 15:45 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 04:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 03:50 | Duration 9h50 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:30 | Arrival Time 05:50 | Duration 11h20 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival Time 17:20 | Duration 7h50 | Sailing Days Fri |
Live departures
Athens to Pyrgos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Pyrgos ferries for today, Friday 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE STAR CHIOS | 18:30 Port of Piraeus | 11h20 | 5:50 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
BLUE STAR CHIOS | 18:30 Port of Piraeus | 14h45 | 9:15 Sitia | 0 changesdirect | |
NISSOS RODOS | 21:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h15 | 6:15 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
FESTOS PALACE | 21:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h30 | 6:30 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 15 August | |||||
![]() | 6:30 Athens | 7h55 | 14:25 Pyrgos | 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 38m. 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 55m. There are 18 sailings per week.
Distance 192 nautical miles (356 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 18 |
Fastest ferry 7h 55m |
First ferry 0:20 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
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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