The cheapest and fastest ferries from Pyrgos to Athens
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 50 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Pyrgos to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pyrgos to Athens will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £34.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Pyrgos 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 Mon 09 Feb the direct ferries cover the 356 km distance in an average of 9 h 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 10 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.
ASTERION II
FESTOS PALACE
BLUE STAR CHIOS
ASTERION II
FESTOS PALACE
BLUE STAR CHIOSPyrgos to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:45 | Arrival Time 12:30 | Duration 10h45 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:30 | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 12:30 | Duration 14h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival Time 06:15 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Sun |
Live departures
Pyrgos to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Pyrgos to Athens ferries for today, Sunday 8 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE STAR CHIOS | 20:30 Sitia | 14h00 | 10:30 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
BLUE STAR CHIOS | 23:45 Heraklion Port | 10h45 | 10:30 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 9 February | |||||
ASTERION II | 19:00 Heraklion Port | 9h15 | 04:15 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
FESTOS PALACE | 19:00 Heraklion Port | 9h30 | 04:30 Port of Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Pyrgos to Athens
Ferries from Pyrgos to Athens run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 23m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 192 nautical miles (356 km) distance in 9h 15m. There are 17 sailings per week.
Distance 192 nautical miles (356 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 17 |
Fastest ferry 9h 15m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
FAQs: Pyrgos to Athens ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pyrgos 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 Pyrgos 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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