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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Pyrgos
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
9 h 30 m
Average duration
12 h 28 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 £39 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 Sun 29 Mar the direct ferries cover the 356 km distance in an average of 12 h 28 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 17 h 5 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 RODOS21:009h50Port of Piraeus06:50Heraklion Port£301One-way0 changes
KNOSSOS PALACE21:009h30Port of Piraeus06:30Heraklion Port£401One-way0 changes- SMYRNA DI LEVANTE01:0017h05Port of Piraeus19:05Sitia£431One-way0 changes
- SMYRNA DI LEVANTE01:0013h25Port of Piraeus15:25Heraklion Port£431One-way0 changes
- KNOSSOS PALACE21:009h30Port of Piraeus06:30Heraklion Port£401One-way0 changes
- NISSOS RODOS21:009h50Port of Piraeus06:50Heraklion Port£301One-way0 changes
- SMYRNA DI LEVANTE01:0013h25Port of Piraeus15:25Heraklion Port£431One-way0 changes
- SMYRNA DI LEVANTE01:0017h05Port of Piraeus19:05Sitia£431One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Pyrgos
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Pyrgos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £47.
Distance: 192 nautical miles (356 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£32 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
10h 19m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Athens to Pyrgos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:00 | Arrival Time 19:05 | Duration 17h05 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:50 | Duration 9h50 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Athens to Pyrgos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Pyrgos ferries for today, Saturday 28 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:00 Athens | 9h15 | 04:15 Pyrgos | 0 changesdirect | |
| SMYRNA DI LEVANTE | 23:00 Port of Piraeus | 17h05 | 16:05 Sitia | 0 changesdirect | |
| SMYRNA DI LEVANTE | 23:00 Port of Piraeus | 13h25 | 12:25 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 19m. 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 9h 0m. There are 19 sailings per week.
Distance 192 nautical miles (356 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 19 |
Fastest ferry 9h 0m |
First ferry 00:20 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
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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