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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Messaria to Athens
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 51 m
Ferries per day
5
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Messaria to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messaria to Athens will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £42.
Of the 5 ferries that leave Messaria for Athens every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 15 May the direct ferries cover the 233 km distance in an average of 6 h 51 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
The slowest ferries will take 7 h 50 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.
6:005h35Messaria11:35Athens£421One-way0 changes- 13:005h35Messaria18:35Athens£421One-way0 changes
- 10:207h25Messaria17:45Athens£541One-way0 changes
- 13:307h50Messaria21:20Athens£541One-way0 changes
- 12:307h50Messaria20:20Athens£601One-way0 changes
- 6:005h35Messaria11:35Athens£421One-way0 changes
- 13:005h35Messaria18:35Athens£421One-way0 changes
- 10:207h25Messaria17:45Athens£541One-way0 changes
- 13:307h50Messaria21:20Athens£541One-way0 changes
- 12:307h50Messaria20:20Athens£601One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Messaria to Athens
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Messaria to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £42, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 125 nautical miles (233 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£47 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price |
8h 49m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Messaria to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 21:05 | Duration 12h05 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 16:50 | Duration 8h50 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival Time 17:50 | Duration 5h20 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:30 | Arrival Time 23:20 | Duration 7h50 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 09:50 | Arrival Time 15:50 | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 12:45 | Arrival Time 17:50 | Duration 5h05 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 15:05 | Arrival Time 20:50 | Duration 5h45 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:45 | Arrival Time 23:20 | Duration 7h35 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Messaria to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Messaria to Athens ferries for today, Thursday 14 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 OLYMPIC CHAMPION JET | 12:45 Athinios Port | 5h05 | 17:50 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
| SUPER JET | 15:05 Athinios Port | 5h45 | 20:50 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
| BLUE STAR 1 | 15:45 Athinios Port | 7h35 | 23:20 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 15 May | |||||
| 6:00 Messaria | 5h35 | 11:35 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Messaria to Athens
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Ferries from Messaria to Athens run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 49m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:01, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 125 nautical miles (233 km) distance in 5h 15m. There are 20 sailings per week.
Distance 125 nautical miles (233 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 20 |
Fastest ferry 5h 15m |
First ferry 0:01 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 84 days |
FAQs: Messaria to Athens ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messaria 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Messaria and Athens
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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