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Acropolis Museum
Modern museum presenting Acropolis finds in bright galleries, including sculptures and the Parthenon Gallery with city views.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£32
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£60
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
2 h 26 m
Ferries on 30 Aug
16
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Mykonos to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mykonos to Athens will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £32.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 16 ferries from Mykonos to Athens, including 16 direct services.
On Sun 30 Aug the direct ferries cover the 153 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest ferries will take 2 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.
SUPERSTAR
EKATERINI P.
FAST FERRIES ANDROS
SUPERFERRY
ANDROS QUEEN
CHAMPION JET 3
SUPEREXPRESS
CHAMPION JET 3
SUPERRUNNER JET
WORLDCHAMPION JETOmio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Mykonos to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £34, while a flight costs an average of £60.
Distance: 82 nautical miles (153 km)
Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£34 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Golden Star Ferries | Departure Time 17:45 | Arrival Time 20:20 | Duration 2h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Golden Star Ferries | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 21:20 | Duration 4h20 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Golden Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:50 | Arrival Time 13:05 | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 21:20 | Duration 4h20 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Golden Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival Time 16:40 | Duration 4h10 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Golden Star Ferries | Departure Time 13:45 | Arrival Time 18:25 | Duration 4h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Golden Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:10 | Arrival Time 14:45 | Duration 4h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:45 | Arrival Time 01:15 | Duration 4h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Golden Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:15 | Arrival Time 17:00 | Duration 4h45 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 10:10 | Arrival Time 14:45 | Duration 4h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 06:10 | Arrival Time 10:40 | Duration 4h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Golden Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:35 | Arrival Time 12:10 | Duration 4h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 07:35 | Arrival Time 12:15 | Duration 4h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 14:45 | Arrival Time 19:25 | Duration 4h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Golden Star Ferries | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 20:20 | Duration 4h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Fri |
Operator Golden Star Ferries | Departure Time 12:20 | Arrival Time 19:05 | Duration 6h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sun |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 13:15 | Arrival Time 18:00 | Duration 4h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 19:40 | Arrival Time 21:45 | Duration 2h05 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 11:10 | Arrival Time 16:00 | Duration 4h50 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 21:05 | Duration 2h05 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 15:20 | Arrival Time 18:30 | Duration 3h10 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 14:30 | Arrival Time 16:50 | Duration 2h20 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 15:45 | Arrival Time 18:55 | Duration 3h10 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 14:15 | Arrival Time 20:00 | Duration 5h45 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 18:55 | Duration 2h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 10:35 | Arrival Time 13:15 | Duration 2h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 16:15 | Arrival Time 18:50 | Duration 2h35 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 13:45 | Arrival Time 16:05 | Duration 2h20 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 14:15 | Arrival Time 16:15 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 12:35 | Arrival Time 15:25 | Duration 2h50 | Sailing Days Everyday |
The table below shows live departures for Mykonos to Athens ferries for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
THEOLOGOS P. | 10:10 Mykonos | 4h35 | 14:45 Port of Rafina | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPERRUNNER JET | 10:35 Mykonos | 2h40 | 13:15 Port of Rafina | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPEREXPRESS | 10:50 Mykonos | 2h15 | 13:05 Port of Rafina | 0 changesdirect | |
ANDROS QUEEN | 12:15 Mykonos | 4h45 | 17:00 Port of Rafina | 0 changesdirect | |
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 1 | 12:35 Mykonos | 2h50 | 15:25 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
ANDROS KING | 13:45 Mykonos | 4h40 | 18:25 Port of Rafina | 0 changesdirect | |
CHAMPION JET 3 | 13:45 Mykonos | 2h20 | 16:05 Port of Rafina | 0 changesdirect | |
BLUE STAR PAROS | 14:15 Mykonos | 5h45 | 20:00 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPERSTAR | 14:45 Mykonos | 4h40 | 19:25 Port of Rafina | 0 changesdirect | |
EUROCHAMPION JET 2 | 15:20 Mykonos | 3h10 | 18:30 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
FAST FERRIES ANDROS | 16:00 Mykonos | 5h00 | 21:00 Port of Rafina | 0 changesdirect | |
TERA JET 2 | 16:15 Mykonos | 2h35 | 18:50 Port of Rafina | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPERFERRY | 17:00 Mykonos | 4h20 | 21:20 Port of Rafina | 0 changesdirect | |
GOLDEN PRINCESS | 17:45 Mykonos | 2h35 | 20:20 Port of Rafina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
BLUE STAR PATMOS | 6:10 Mykonos | 4h30 | 10:40 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
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Ferries from Mykonos to Athens run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
There are 10 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 82 nautical miles (153 km) distance in 3h 15m. There are 55 sailings per week. Ferries from Mykonos to Athens are available to foot passengers.





Distance 82 nautical miles (153 km) |
Average sailing duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Ferries per day 10 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 55 |
Fastest ferry 3h 15m |
First ferry 0:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Modern museum presenting Acropolis finds in bright galleries, including sculptures and the Parthenon Gallery with city views.
Major collection of Greek antiquities, from prehistoric treasures to classical sculpture. A core stop for understanding ancient Greece.
Private museum with Cycladic figurines, ancient Greek art and elegant displays in a refined central setting.
Historic old quarter beneath the Acropolis, with neoclassical streets, steps, churches and easy access to key archaeological sites.
Lively flea market district with lanes, antique shops, street life and a strong local character near the ancient centre.
Wooded hilltop park with walking paths, city panoramas and a classic viewpoint towards the Acropolis and the Aegean light.
A layered bake of aubergine, minced meat and béchamel. It is a beloved Greek home-style classic found in tavernas across Athens.
A flaky pie of spinach, herbs and feta in crisp filo pastry. It is a staple snack and bakery favourite in Athens.
Chargrilled pork pieces, usually served on skewers or in pita. It is one of Athens' most popular quick meals and taverna staples.
Well-known seafood restaurant in Piraeus, popular for fresh fish, fried calamari and classic meze in a bustling port-side setting.
Long-running Plaka taverna serving grilled meats, meze and Greek standards with a traditional atmosphere and live music at times.
Popular grill house famed for succulent souvlaki and skewers, offering a casual local experience near the city centre.
Moderate for Europe: tavernas and public transport are good value, but central hotels and peak-season dining cost more than in many Balkan cities.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated. Round up in cafés and taxis; no large tip is expected.
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Piraeus Station -> Monastiraki, Athens
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mykonos 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.

Most Mykonos to Athens ferries use the Mykonos to Port of Rafina port pair, with some services arriving at Port of Piraeus. Use this guide to compare Mykonos and Athens ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Mykonos is 1 km from Mykonos city centre. Public transport options include:
Mykonos has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Compass Mykonos (0.3km), Matthew Tavern (0.5km), Cantina Mykonos (0.7km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Mykonos.
Available at Mykonos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mykonos.
Port of Rafina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: To Steki tou Andrea (0.3km), Agoni Grammi (0.4km), To Limeni (0.5km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Rafina.
Available at Port of Rafina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Rafina.
Port of Piraeus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km), To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km), Rouan Thai (0.7km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in passenger terminals.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Piraeus.
Available at Port of Piraeus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Piraeus.
Lavrio has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: To Steki Tou Mina (0.3km), To Perivoli (0.5km), Ta Karnaria (0.7km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Lavrio.
Available at Lavrio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lavrio.
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