Messaria to Athens ferry - Times and cheap Blue Star Ferries ferry tickets

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Messaria to Athens

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£43

Average price

£44

Fastest journey

8 h 15 m

Average duration

9 h 53 m

Ferries per day

2

Distance

233 km

Cheap tickets

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 £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £43.

Fast ferries

Of the 2 ferries that leave Messaria 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 Thu, 06 Nov the direct ferries cover the 233 km distance in an average of 9 h 53 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .

The slowest ferries will take 11 h 30 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.

Blue Star Ferries
03:458h15
Messaria
12:00Athens
£431One-way
0 changes
Fast Ferries
06:0011h30
Messaria
17:30Athens
£441One-way
0 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 £44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 54m. 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 £44, and a flight costs an average of £52.

Distance: 125 nautical miles (233 km)

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Ferry
Most popular
Flight

£51

Average Price

Cheapest

£113

Average Price

9h 16m

Average total duration

8h 16m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

54m

Onboard

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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

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Seajets
Departure Time
14:10
Arrival Time
20:05
Duration
5h55
Sailing Days
Wed, Fri
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
03:00
Arrival Time
09:15
Duration
6h15
Sailing Days
Wed
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
15:30
Arrival Time
23:20
Duration
7h50
Sailing Days
Wed, Fri
Operator
Blue Star Ferries
Departure Time
08:00
Arrival Time
13:35
Duration
5h35
Sailing Days
Fri

Live departures

Messaria to Athens ferry times

Showing ferries for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 10:37
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
seajetsEUROCHAMPION JET12:10 Athinios Port
5h55
18:05 Port of Piraeus0 changesdirect
blue_star_ferriesBLUE STAR DELOS13:30 Athinios Port
7h50
21:20 Port of Piraeus0 changesdirect
Thursday 6 November
blue_star_ferries03:45 Messaria
8h15
12:00 Athens0 changesdirect
fast_ferries06:00 Messaria
11h30
17:30 Athens0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book ferry tickets from Messaria to Athens?

The best time to book your ferry from Messaria to Athens is 4 days before departure. See how prices for ferries change on the Messaria to Athens route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Messaria to Athens per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your ferry from Messaria to Athens.

Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Messaria to Athens

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Ferries from Messaria to Athens run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 16m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £44 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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Blue Star Ferries
Distance
125 nautical miles (233 km)
Average sailing duration
8h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
£44
Ferries per day
4
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
22
Fastest ferry
5h 35m
First ferry
00:01
Last ferry
23:15
Cabins
Available
Vehicles
Available
Foot passengers
Available
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Messaria to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Messaria to Athens with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £44. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Blue Star Ferries

About
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek ferry company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and vehicles across the Aegean Sea and the Adriatic Sea. The company was founded in 1965 and is based in Piraeus, Greece. Blue Star Ferries operates ferry services between the Greek mainland and the Cyclades, Dodecanese, and Northern Aegean islands, as well as between the Greek mainland and Italy.
Learn more about Blue Star Ferries
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 35m
Cheapest Price
£43
Blue Star Ferries frequency
2 a day
Additional luggage
Additional luggage allowed for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations possible up to 24 hours before departure with varying refund rates
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurants, cafes, and bars available serving meals and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible areas and facilities available on most vessels. Assistance available upon request.
Pets
Small pets allowed in designated areas. Must be in carriers or leashed. Not allowed in restaurants.
Cabin reservation
Economy cabins to luxury suites available. Must be booked in advance
Car on board

FAQs: Messaria to Athens ferries

FAQs: Take the ferry from Messaria to Athens with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Messaria to Athens.
FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Messaria to Athens can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Messaria to Athens is £48; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Messaria to Athens ferry time is 4 h 45 min   covering the 144 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Messaria to Athens leaves at 00: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last ferry from Messaria to Athens leaves at 23: 30.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Messaria to Athens.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Messaria to Athens.
No, there are no foot passengers allowed on ferries from Messaria to Athens as it is a vehicle-only route.
A trip to Athens from Messaria is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Messaria to Athens by ferry is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Athens from Messaria including taking a flight or ferry.

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Important Stations and Airports in Messaria and Athens

Messaria
Athens
Port of RafinaWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
22F6+C4 Rafina, Greece
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
carConnection
Car connection
Via Marathonos Avenue, Exit Rafina
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • To Steki tou Andrea (0.3km)
  • Agoni Grammi (0.4km)
  • To Limeni (0.5km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Rafina Taxi and Taxi Athens.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Port of Rafina
  • Bus Line 314, Rafina Bus Stop
Port of PiraeusWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at port
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
10, Akti Miaouli str, Pireas 185 38, Greece
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
  • Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
carConnection
Car connection
Leoforos Posidonos, Exit to Akti Miaouli
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
  • To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
  • Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transport options for Port of Piraeus
  • Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station

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