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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Plaka to Athens
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 43 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Plaka to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plaka to Athens will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £38.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Plaka 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 Sat 01 Aug the direct ferries cover the 151 km distance in an average of 4 h 43 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
The slowest ferries will take 4 h 45 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.
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Plaka to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 23:35 | Arrival Time 04:20 | Duration 4h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 12:20 | Arrival Time 19:05 | Duration 6h45 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 21:45 | Arrival Time 02:15 | Duration 4h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 23:00 | Arrival Time 03:30 | Duration 4h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 22:40 | Arrival Time 03:20 | Duration 4h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Plaka to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Plaka to Athens ferries for today, Thursday 30 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 12:20 Plaka | 6h45 | 19:05 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:45 Plaka | 4h30 | 2:15 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Plaka to Athens
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Ferries from Plaka to Athens run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 43m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:40, the last at 23:15. The fastest ferry covers the 81 nautical miles (151 km) distance in 4h 30m. There are 9 sailings per week. Ferries from Plaka to Athens are available to foot passengers.
Distance 81 nautical miles (151 km) |
Average sailing duration 5h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 9 |
Fastest ferry 4h 30m |
First ferry 0:40 |
Last ferry 23:15 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 35 days |
Ferry operators: Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Zante Ferries from Plaka to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Plaka to Athens with Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Zante Ferries for as low as £37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Zante Ferries
FAQs: Plaka to Athens ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plaka 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 Plaka and Athens
Most Plaka to Athens ferries use the Port of Milos to Port of Piraeus port pair. Use this guide to compare Plaka and Athens ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Athens port do ferries from Plaka 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.
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