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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Skala
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h 35 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Skala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Skala will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £50.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Athens for Skala every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon 03 Aug the direct ferries cover the 259 km distance in an average of 7 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h .
The slowest ferries will take 8 h 10 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.
16:008h10Athens0:10Skala£501One-way0 changes- 21:307h00Athens4:30Skala£501One-way0 changes
- 20:307h00Athens3:30Skala£561One-way0 changes
- 15:008h10Athens23:10Skala£561One-way0 changes
- 21:307h00Athens4:30Skala£501One-way0 changes
- 20:307h00Athens3:30Skala£561One-way0 changes
- 16:008h10Athens0:10Skala£501One-way0 changes
- 15:008h10Athens23:10Skala£561One-way0 changes
Athens to Skala Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 19:20 | Duration 7h20 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 20:20 | Duration 7h20 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:30 | Arrival Time 03:40 | Duration 8h10 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 23:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 7h30 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:01 | Arrival Time 01:20 | Duration 7h19 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:30 | Arrival Time 04:30 | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 00:10 | Duration 8h10 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:30 | Arrival Time 03:30 | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 23:10 | Duration 8h10 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Live departures
Athens to Skala ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Skala ferries for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:00 Athens | 7h30 | 6:30 Skala | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 3 August | |||||
| 15:00 Athens | 8h10 | 23:10 Skala | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:00 Athens | 8h10 | 0:10 Skala | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Skala
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Ferries from Athens to Skala run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 53m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 139 nautical miles (259 km) distance in 7h 0m. There are 3 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Skala are available to foot passengers.
Distance 139 nautical miles (259 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 7h 0m |
First ferry 0:05 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 1 day |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Athens to SkalaYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Skala with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Athens to Skala ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Skala 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 Skala, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Skala
Most Athens to Skala ferries use the Port of Piraeus to Port of Patmos port pair. Use this guide to compare Athens and Skala ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
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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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