The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Tripoli
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Tripoli is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Tripoli will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £13.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Athens for Tripoli every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 18 Jul the direct ferries cover the 130 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest ferries will take 3 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.
PHIVOS9:002h10Port of Piraeus11:10Methana£131One-way0 changes
MAGIC 312:150h50Port of Piraeus13:05Methana£211One-way0 changes
AERO 4 HIGHSPEED19:302h20Port of Piraeus21:50Ermioni£421One-way0 changes
AERO 4 HIGHSPEED19:303h10Port of Piraeus22:40Porto Heli£521One-way0 changes
MAGIC 312:150h50Port of Piraeus13:05Methana£211One-way0 changes
PHIVOS9:002h10Port of Piraeus11:10Methana£131One-way0 changes
AERO 4 HIGHSPEED19:302h20Port of Piraeus21:50Ermioni£421One-way0 changes
AERO 4 HIGHSPEED19:303h10Port of Piraeus22:40Porto Heli£521One-way0 changes
Athens to Tripoli Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:30 | Arrival Time 21:50 | Duration 2h20 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus) | Departure Time 10:25 | Arrival Time 12:25 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:10 | Arrival Time 22:30 | Duration 2h20 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 13:45 | Arrival Time 15:15 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 16:15 | Arrival Time 18:30 | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 12:20 | Duration 2h20 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Magic Sea Ferries | Departure Time 12:15 | Arrival Time 13:05 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus) | Departure Time 07:25 | Arrival Time 09:25 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus) | Departure Time 09:15 | Arrival Time 11:15 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 18:55 | Duration 2h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 19:15 | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:30 | Arrival Time 17:55 | Duration 2h25 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus) | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 10:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus) | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 09:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 17:15 | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun |
Operator Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus) | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Athens to Tripoli ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Tripoli ferries for tomorrow, Saturday 18 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PHIVOS | 9:00 Port of Piraeus | 2h10 | 11:10 Methana | 0 changesdirect | |
MAGIC 3 | 12:15 Port of Piraeus | 0h50 | 13:05 Methana | 0 changesdirect | |
AERO 4 HIGHSPEED | 19:30 Port of Piraeus | 2h20 | 21:50 Ermioni | 0 changesdirect | |
AERO 4 HIGHSPEED | 19:30 Port of Piraeus | 3h10 | 22:40 Porto Heli | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Tripoli
Ferries from Athens to Tripoli run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 05:50, the last at 18:00. The fastest ferry covers the 70 nautical miles (130 km) distance in 2h 0m. There are 11 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Tripoli are available to foot passengers.

Distance 70 nautical miles (130 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 11 |
Fastest ferry 2h 0m |
First ferry 5:50 |
Last ferry 18:00 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Ferry operators: Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus) from Athens to TripoliYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Tripoli with Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus) for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Saronic Ferries (into Piraeus)
FAQs: Athens to Tripoli ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Tripoli 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 Tripoli, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Tripoli
Most Athens to Tripoli ferries use the Port of Piraeus to Ermioni port pair. Use this guide to compare Athens and Tripoli 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.
