The cheapest and fastest ferries from Petra to Athens
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
12 h
Average duration
15 h
Ferries per day
3
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Petra to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Petra to Athens will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £40.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Petra for Athens every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 25 Jun the direct ferries cover the 261 km distance in an average of 15 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 12 h .
The slowest ferries will take 17 h 5 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.
16:0012h00Petra4:00Athens£401One-way0 changes
3:1017h05Petra20:15Athens£441One-way0 changes
23:4015h55Petra15:35Athens£551One-way0 changes
16:0012h00Petra4:00Athens£401One-way0 changes
23:4015h55Petra15:35Athens£551One-way0 changes
3:1017h05Petra20:15Athens£441One-way0 changes
Petra to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 03:10 | Arrival Time 20:15 | Duration 17h05 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 04:35 | Duration 12h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 03:35 | Duration 12h35 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 23:40 | Arrival Time 15:35 | Duration 15h55 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Petra to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Petra to Athens ferries for today, Wednesday 24 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:00 Petra | 12h35 | 3:35 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:00 Petra | 12h35 | 4:35 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 25 June | |||||
![]() | 3:10 Petra | 17h05 | 20:15 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Petra to Athens
Ferries from Petra to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 35m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:58. The fastest ferry covers the 140 nautical miles (261 km) distance in 12h 0m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Petra to Athens are available to foot passengers.

Distance 140 nautical miles (261 km) |
Average sailing duration 11h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 12h 0m |
First ferry 1:00 |
Last ferry 23:58 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Petra to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Petra to Athens with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Petra to Athens ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Petra 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 Petra 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
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