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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Messaria to Athens
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
7 h 59 m
Ferries per day
4
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 £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £42.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Messaria for Athens every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon 06 Jul the direct ferries cover the 233 km distance in an average of 7 h 59 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
The slowest ferries will take 11 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.
4:355h55Messaria10:30Athens£421One-way0 changes
7:0011h10Messaria18:10Athens£431One-way0 changes- 1:157h25Messaria8:40Athens£531One-way0 changes
- 0:157h25Messaria7:40Athens£591One-way0 changes
- 4:355h55Messaria10:30Athens£421One-way0 changes
- 1:157h25Messaria8:40Athens£531One-way0 changes
- 0:157h25Messaria7:40Athens£591One-way0 changes
- 7:0011h10Messaria18:10Athens£431One-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 | £72 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 Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:00 | Arrival Time 07:15 | Duration 6h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 00:00 | Arrival Time 06:10 | Duration 6h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 02:25 | Arrival Time 09:50 | Duration 7h25 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:25 | Arrival Time 08:50 | Duration 7h25 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:15 | Arrival Time 08:40 | Duration 7h25 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 00:15 | Arrival Time 07:40 | Duration 7h25 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 04:35 | Arrival Time 10:30 | Duration 5h55 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 11:35 | Duration 5h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:10 | Arrival Time 15:20 | Duration 6h10 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 13:45 | Arrival Time 21:20 | Duration 7h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 18:35 | Duration 5h35 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 18:10 | Duration 11h10 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:45 | Arrival Time 18:00 | Duration 5h15 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:20 | Arrival Time 17:45 | Duration 7h25 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 16:40 | Duration 10h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 13:30 | Arrival Time 21:20 | Duration 7h50 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival Time 20:20 | Duration 7h50 | Sailing Days Fri |
Live departures
Messaria to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Messaria to Athens ferries for today, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:45 Messaria | 7h35 | 21:20 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 6 July | |||||
| 0:15 Messaria | 7h25 | 7:40 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1:15 Messaria | 7h25 | 8:40 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4:35 Messaria | 5h55 | 10:30 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:00 Messaria | 11h10 | 18:10 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
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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.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Messaria and Athens
Most Messaria to Athens ferries use the Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus port pair, with some services arriving at Port of Rafina. Use this guide to compare Messaria and Athens ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Athens port do ferries from Messaria arrive at?
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.
Getting to Port of Rafina from Athens city centre
Port of Rafina port facilities and services
Port of Rafina 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 Andrea (0.3km), Agoni Grammi (0.4km), To Limeni (0.5km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Rafina.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Rafina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Rafina.
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