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 35 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 Fri, May 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 22 the direct ferries cover the 356 km distance in an average of 9 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
On Fri, May 22 the slowest ferries will take 9 h 55 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.
7:00 PM9h15Pyrgos4:15 AMAthens€331One-way0 transfers
6:00 PM9h55Pyrgos3:55 AMAthens€461One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM9h15Pyrgos4:15 AMAthens€331One-way0 transfers
6:00 PM9h55Pyrgos3:55 AMAthens€461One-way0 transfers
Pyrgos to Athens Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat |
Live departures
Pyrgos to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Pyrgos to Athens ferries for today, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASTERION II | 9:00 PM Heraklion Port | 9h55 | 6:55 AM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
KNOSSOS PALACE | 9:00 PM Heraklion Port | 9h30 | 6:30 AM Port of Piraeus | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Pyrgos to Athens by ferry
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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 46m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €33 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 7h 50m. There are 15 sailings per week.
Distance 192 nautical miles (356 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 15 |
Fastest ferry 7h 50m |
First ferry 1:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 2 days |
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

