The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Skala
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
12 h
Average duration
12 h
Ferries per day
1
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 £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £51.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Athens for Skala every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 21 Dec the direct ferries cover the 259 km distance in an average of 12 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 12 h .
The slowest ferries will take 12 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.


Live departures
Athens to Skala ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Skala ferries for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:45 Athens | 12h15 | 17:00 Skala | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:55 Athens | 8h20 | 05:15 Skala | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Skala
Ferries from Athens to Skala run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 9m. 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 20m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Skala are available to foot passengers.

Distance 139 nautical miles (259 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 7h 20m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
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.
Blue Star Ferries
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.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Patmos, located 0.2 miles (317 m) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Skala
- 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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