The cheapest and fastest ferries from Thessaloniki to Piraeus
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 20 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 20 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Thessaloniki to Piraeus is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thessaloniki to Piraeus will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £72.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Thessaloniki for Piraeus every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 21 Feb the direct ferries cover the 305 km distance in an average of 1 d 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 d 3 h 20 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 d 3 h 20 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, train and coach for Thessaloniki to Piraeus
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Piraeus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a ferry costs an average of £72.
Distance: 164 nautical miles (305 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£82 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
16h 54m Average total duration 15h 54m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Thessaloniki to Piraeus Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 03:00 | Arrival Time 08:15 | Duration 29h15 | Sailing Days Tue |
Live departures
Thessaloniki to Piraeus ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Thessaloniki to Piraeus ferries for today, Sunday 15 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:30 Thessaloniki | 27h20 | 22:50 Piraeus | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Thessaloniki to Piraeus
Ferries from Thessaloniki to Piraeus run on average 1 times per day, taking around 15h 54m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £22 by train.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 02:30, the last at 23:56. The fastest ferry covers the 164 nautical miles (305 km) distance in 27h 20m. There are 1 sailings per week. Ferries from Thessaloniki to Piraeus are available to foot passengers.


Distance 164 nautical miles (305 km) |
Average sailing duration 15h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 27h 20m |
First ferry 02:30 |
Last ferry 23:56 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Seajets from Thessaloniki to PiraeusYou can travel by ferry between Thessaloniki to Piraeus with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Seajets
FAQs: Thessaloniki to Piraeus ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thessaloniki to Piraeus 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 Piraeus, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Thessaloniki and Piraeus
- 08:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 14:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Kitchen Bar (0.3km)
- Mpakaliarakia tou Aristou (0.7km)
- Full tou Meze (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxiway and Taxiplon.
- Free
- Bus Line 31, Stop: OASTH
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