The cheapest and fastest ferries from Ermoupoli to Athens
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Ermoupoli to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ermoupoli to Athens will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £43.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Ermoupoli for Athens every day 2 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 123 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest ferries will take 3 h 25 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.




Live departures
Ermoupoli to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Ermoupoli to Athens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:00 Ermoupoli | 4h00 | 17:00 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Ermoupoli to Athens
Ferries from Ermoupoli to Athens run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 66 nautical miles (123 km) distance in 2h 15m. There are 10 sailings per week. Ferries from Ermoupoli to Athens are available to foot passengers.




Distance 66 nautical miles (123 km) |
Average sailing duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 10 |
Fastest ferry 2h 15m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries from Ermoupoli to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Ermoupoli to Athens with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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Seajets
Golden Star Ferries
Fast Ferries
FAQs: Ermoupoli to Athens ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ermoupoli to Athens 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 Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Syros, which is located around 0.1 miles (234 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Ermoupoli and Athens
- 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
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki Tou Mina (0.3km)
- To Perivoli (0.5km)
- Ta Karnaria (0.7km)
- Main companies are Lavrio Taxi and Laurium Taxi Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 120, Lavrio Port Stop
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki tou Andrea (0.3km)
- Agoni Grammi (0.4km)
- To Limeni (0.5km)
- Main companies are Rafina Taxi and Taxi Athens.
- Free
- Bus Line 314, Rafina Bus Stop
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