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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Pyrgos
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
9 h 15 m
Ferries per day
6
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 £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £30.
Of the 6 ferries that leave Athens for Pyrgos every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed 13 May the direct ferries cover the 356 km distance in an average of 9 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
The slowest ferries will take 10 h 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.
ARIADNE9:009h00Port of Piraeus18:00Heraklion Port£301One-way0 changes
FESTOS PALACE21:009h30Port of Piraeus6:30Heraklion Port£301One-way0 changes- ASTERION II21:009h50Port of Piraeus6:50Heraklion Port£301One-way0 changes
- BLUE STAR DELOS17:0010h00Port of Piraeus3:00Heraklion Port£541One-way0 changes
- BLUE STAR DELOS17:0013h30Port of Piraeus6:30Sitia£541One-way0 changes
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 19:307h55Port of Piraeus17:25Heraklion Port£821One-way0 changes- ARIADNE9:009h00Port of Piraeus18:00Heraklion Port£301One-way0 changes
- FESTOS PALACE21:009h30Port of Piraeus6:30Heraklion Port£301One-way0 changes
- ASTERION II21:009h50Port of Piraeus6:50Heraklion Port£301One-way0 changes
- BLUE STAR DELOS17:0010h00Port of Piraeus3:00Heraklion Port£541One-way0 changes
Athens to Pyrgos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 13h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 18:00 | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:50 | Duration 9h50 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival Time 17:25 | Duration 7h55 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Live departures
Athens to Pyrgos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Pyrgos ferries for tomorrow, Wednesday 13 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARIADNE | 9:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h00 | 18:00 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
| CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 1 | 9:30 Port of Piraeus | 7h55 | 17:25 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
| BLUE STAR DELOS | 17:00 Port of Piraeus | 13h30 | 6:30 Sitia | 0 changesdirect | |
| BLUE STAR DELOS | 17:00 Port of Piraeus | 10h00 | 3:00 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
| ASTERION II | 21:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h50 | 6:50 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
| FESTOS PALACE | 21:00 Port of Piraeus | 9h30 | 6:30 Heraklion Port | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Pyrgos
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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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Pyrgos
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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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