The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Xanthi
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
13 h 30 m
Average duration
14 h 20 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
365 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Xanthi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Xanthi will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £54.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Athens for Xanthi every day 3 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 365 km distance in an average of 14 h 20 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 13 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 14 h 45 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.
20:3013h30Athens10:00Xanthi£541One-way0 changes
19:4514h45Athens10:30Xanthi£541One-way0 changes
18:4514h45Athens9:30Xanthi£591One-way0 changes
20:3013h30Athens10:00Xanthi£541One-way0 changes
19:4514h45Athens10:30Xanthi£541One-way0 changes
18:4514h45Athens9:30Xanthi£591One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and ferry for Athens to Xanthi
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Xanthi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £54, and a flight costs an average of £35.
Distance: 197 nautical miles (365 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£63 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price |
17h 59m Average total duration 16h 59m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Athens to Xanthi Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 02:30 | Duration 15h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 20:30 | Arrival Time 10:00 | Duration 13h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 19:45 | Arrival Time 10:30 | Duration 14h45 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 14:01 | Arrival Time 16:00 | Duration 25h59 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 26h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 03:15 | Duration 13h15 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival Time 03:30 | Duration 15h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 04:00 | Arrival Time 18:15 | Duration 14h15 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 18:45 | Arrival Time 09:30 | Duration 14h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 20:15 | Duration 14h15 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 16:40 | Duration 26h40 | Sailing Days Tue |
Live departures
Athens to Xanthi ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Xanthi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:30 Athens | 16h15 | 12:45 Xanthi | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Athens to Xanthi by coach, flight or ferry
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Xanthi
Ferries from Athens to Xanthi run on average 1 times per day, taking around 16h 59m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £35 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest ferry covers the 197 nautical miles (365 km) distance in 13h 15m. There are 3 sailings per week.
Distance 197 nautical miles (365 km) |
Average sailing duration 16h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 13h 15m |
First ferry 0:15 |
Last ferry 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 21 days |
FAQs: Athens to Xanthi ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Xanthi 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 Xanthi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Xanthi
Most Athens to Xanthi ferries use the Lavrio to Kavala port pair. Use this guide to compare Athens and Xanthi ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Athens port do ferries to Xanthi leave from?
Getting to Lavrio from Athens city centre
Lavrio port facilities and services
Lavrio has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: To Steki Tou Mina (0.3km), To Perivoli (0.5km), Ta Karnaria (0.7km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available inside the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lavrio.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lavrio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lavrio.
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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