The cheapest and fastest ferries from Pyrgos to Athens
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 23 m
Ferries per day
2
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pyrgos to Athens will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Pyrgos for Athens on Wed, Nov 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 19 the direct ferries cover the 356 km distance in an average of 9 h 23 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest ferries will take 9 h 30 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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Compare flight and ferry for Pyrgos to Athens
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Pyrgos to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €30. 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 €30, and a flight costs an average of €24.
Distance: 192 nautical miles (356 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€34 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price |
10h 14m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Pyrgos to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Live departures
Pyrgos to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Pyrgos to Athens ferries for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KNOSSOS PALACE | 7:00 PM Heraklion Port | 9h30 | 4:30 AM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
ASTERION II | 7:00 PM Heraklion Port | 9h15 | 4:15 AM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 3 times per day, taking around 9h 14m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €24 by flight.
There are 3 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 8h 45m. There are 19 sailings per week.
Distance 192 nautical miles (356 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 19 |
Fastest ferry 8h 45m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
FAQs: Ferry from Pyrgos to Athens
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
Popular ports from Pyrgos to 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
