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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Piraeus to Ikaria
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 40 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
221 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Piraeus to Ikaria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Piraeus to Ikaria will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £40.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Piraeus for Ikaria every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 28 Nov the direct ferries cover the 221 km distance in an average of 7 h 40 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
The slowest ferries will take 8 h 15 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.
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Piraeus to Ikaria
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Piraeus to Ikaria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £39.
Distance: 119 nautical miles (221 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£46 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price |
7h 56m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Piraeus to Ikaria ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Piraeus to Ikaria ferries for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:55 Piraeus | 7h35 | 04:30 Ikaria | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 28 November | |||||
| 04:15 Piraeus | 7h05 | 11:20 Ikaria | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Piraeus to Ikaria
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Ferries from Piraeus to Ikaria run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 56m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £39 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 03:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 119 nautical miles (221 km) distance in 6h 10m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Piraeus to Ikaria are available to foot passengers.
Distance 119 nautical miles (221 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 6h 10m |
First ferry 03:25 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Piraeus to IkariaYou can travel by ferry between Piraeus to Ikaria with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £39. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Piraeus to Ikaria ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Piraeus to Ikaria 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 Ikaria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Agios Kirikos, located 21.9 miles (35.4 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Piraeus and Ikaria
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
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- To Steki tou Kalofagadon (0.3km)
- Ouzeri Taverna (0.4km)
- Restaurant Kritikos (0.6km)
- Main companies are Ikaria Taxi and Ikaria Transfer Services.
- Free
- Bus line 1, Agios Kirykos stop
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWC- To Steki tou Kalofagadon (0.3km)
- Taverna Klimataria (0.4km)
- Restaurant Platanos (0.5km)
- Main companies are Ikaria Taxi and Evdilos Taxi Service.
- Free
- Bus line 1, Evdilos stop
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