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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Skopelos
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£40
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£40
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
12 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
12 h 15 m
Ferries on 17 Sept
1
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Skopelos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Skopelos will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £40.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 1 ferries from Athens to Skopelos, including 1 direct services.
On Thu 17 Sept the direct ferries cover the 264 km distance in an average of 12 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 12 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 12 h 15 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.
ARIADNE20:0012h15Port of Piraeus8:15Mytilene£401One-way0 changes
- ARIADNE20:0012h15Port of Piraeus8:15Mytilene£401One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Skopelos
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Skopelos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £50, while a flight costs an average of £57.
Distance: 142 nautical miles (264 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£50 Average Price Cheapest | £57 Average Price | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 33m Average total duration 12h 33m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Skopelos:
A ferry is £7 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Skopelos costing on average £57.
Other travel options to Skopelos take longer:
Ferry takes on average 12h 33m.
Athens to Skopelos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 04:30 | Duration 16h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:59 | Arrival Time 05:45 | Duration 8h46 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 08:15 | Duration 12h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 05:45 | Duration 12h45 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 06:45 | Duration 12h45 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 07:30 | Duration 16h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Live departures
Athens to Skopelos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Skopelos ferries for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARIADNE | 20:00 Port of Piraeus | 12h15 | 8:15 Mytilene | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Skopelos
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Ferries from Athens to Skopelos run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 33m. 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 00:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest ferry covers the 142 nautical miles (264 km) distance in 9h 50m. There are 8 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Skopelos are available to foot passengers.
Distance 142 nautical miles (264 km) |
Average sailing duration 12h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 8 |
Fastest ferry 9h 50m |
First ferry 0:15 |
Last ferry 23:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Athens to SkopelosYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Skopelos 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 Skopelos ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Skopelos 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 Skopelos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Skopelos
Most Athens to Skopelos ferries use the Port of Piraeus to Mytilene port pair. Use this guide to compare Athens and Skopelos ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Athens port do ferries to Skopelos 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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