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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Souda to Athens
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 51 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Souda to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Souda to Athens will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £30.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Souda for Athens every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 24 Jan the direct ferries cover the 280 km distance in an average of 8 h 51 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h 25 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 Souda to Athens
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Souda to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £49.
Distance: 151 nautical miles (280 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £102 Average Price |
8h 41m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Souda to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Souda to Athens ferries for today, Friday 23 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 Souda | 9h15 | 03:15 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 24 January | |||||
| 04:30 Souda | 9h25 | 13:55 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:00 Souda | 8h45 | 14:45 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:00 Souda | 8h00 | 15:00 Athens | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Souda to Athens
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Ferries from Souda to Athens run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 41m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 04:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 151 nautical miles (280 km) distance in 8h 45m. There are 13 sailings per week. Ferries from Souda to Athens are available to foot passengers.
Distance 151 nautical miles (280 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 13 |
Fastest ferry 8h 45m |
First ferry 04:30 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Seajets from Souda to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Souda to Athens with Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Seajets for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Anek - Superfast
Seajets
FAQs: Souda to Athens ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Souda 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.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Souda, which is located around 0.5 miles (841 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Souda and Athens
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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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