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Ferry from Amorgos to Piraeus.

Amorgos to Athens (Piraeus). Compare the operators, a real sailing day and dated fares, then search live times for your date.

Fastest crossing
4h 40mSeajets · checked 24 Sept 2026
Lowest adult fare
€42checked 24 Sept 2026
Ferry operators
2Seajets, Blue Star Ferries

Dated numbers: a Ferryhopper check or a one-day timetable sample, never live. The search shows live times and prices.

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By George K. · Updated

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Amorgos (Katapola) to Piraeus: live times, seats and prices for your date.

Passengers
2 passengers

Lowest adult fare we found: €42, checked 24 September 2026.

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Amorgos (Katapola)
Map of the ferry route from Amorgos (Katapola) to Piraeus. Coastlines © OpenStreetMap contributors, Natural Earth

How do you get from Amorgos (Katapola) to Piraeus by ferry?

Amorgos has two ports with Piraeus ferries: Katapola and Aegiali. From Katapola, Seajets high-speed boats take from 4 hr 40 min in season, and Blue Star Ferries about 5 hr 35 min to 9 hr 30 min; from Aegiali, only Blue Star sails, taking 7 hr 25 min or more. Ferryhopper showed adult fares from €42 when we checked on 24 September 2026. Boats run all year, on 3 to 7 days a week.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Amorgos (Katapola) to Piraeus ferry operators compared.

Who sails this route, on what kind of boat, how long it takes and the lowest adult fare we found.

Ferry companies on the Amorgos (Katapola) to Piraeus route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
SeajetsHigh-speed ferry4 hr 40 min to 7 hr 35 min (from Katapola)Not confirmed€79.70
Blue Star FerriesConventional ferry5 hr 35 min to 9 hr 30 min from Katapola; 7 hr 25 min to 9 hr 10 min from AegialiCars and motorbikes€42

Source: Ferryhopper route page, checked by our editors · as of

  • SeajetsFrom Katapola only, April to October in Ferryhopper's table of last year's data, from once a week to daily. Timings vary: some sailings take under 5 hours, others over 7.
  • Blue Star FerriesAll year, three or four days a week from each port in last year's data. Table fares were mostly €43 to €52.50.

02Fares

Amorgos (Katapola) to Piraeus ferry prices.

The lowest fares Ferryhopper showed for each party when we checked on 24 September 2026. Each row can come from a different sailing.

Lowest fares between Amorgos (Katapola) and Piraeus, both directions
PassengersAmorgos (Katapola) → PiraeusPiraeus → Amorgos (Katapola)
1 adult (from Katapola)€42€42
2 adults (from Katapola)€84€86
2 adults, 1 car (from Katapola)€184.50€180
2 adults, 2 children, 1 car (from Katapola)€241€264.40

Source: Ferryhopper route page · checked

Lowest fares shown on Ferryhopper when we checked on 2026-09-24; outbound is Katapola to Piraeus, inbound Piraeus to Katapola. Ferryhopper did not show an indicative fare table for Aegiali to Piraeus, though both ports started from €42 in its summary. Fares change with the date, vessel and demand; the booking page shows the current price, and rows may come from different sailings.

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03Schedule by season

Amorgos (Katapola) to Piraeus ferry schedule by season.

Ferryhopper lists Piraeus departures from both Katapola and Aegiali in every month, on 3 to 7 days a week. Its operator table, which is based on last year's data, shows Blue Star Ferries sailing from Katapola three or four days a week all year, and from Aegiali on a similar pattern. Seajets appears from Katapola only, from April to October, ranging from once a week in April and August to four or five days a week in early summer and September, and daily in October. From November to March, Blue Star is the only option. We did not have a sampled timetable for this direction, so use the booking search for exact times.

The Journey

The Amorgos (Katapola) to Piraeus crossing.

Amorgos is the long, mountainous island at the eastern edge of the Cyclades, loved for its cliff-hung monastery of Hozoviotissa, its walking trails and its deep blue water. It is also one of the more remote islands from Athens, and the ferry home is a long day or night at sea.

The first thing to check is your port. Amorgos has two: Katapola, the main harbour on the west side, and Aegiali in the north. Most Piraeus sailings, and all the Seajets high-speed boats, leave from Katapola; some Blue Star Ferries sailings also call at Aegiali. Make sure the port on your ticket matches where you are staying, as the drive between the two takes time.

Only two companies serve this direction. Blue Star Ferries sails all year, three or four days a week, on conventional ships that stop at several islands on the way and can take well over eight hours. Seajets adds faster boats from spring to autumn, though its times also vary a lot with the route of the day.

Because departures are not daily and crossings are long, plan your last night on Amorgos around the ferry, and leave at least a day before any flight home from Athens. In July and August, book early, especially if you are bringing a car.

How long the crossing takes

Ferryhopper gives a normal range of 4 hours 35 minutes to 9 hours 30 minutes for Amorgos and Piraeus, and the time depends heavily on your port and ship. From Katapola, the shortest listed trip is 4 hours 40 minutes on a Seajets boat, but in some months its sailings take 7 hours 30 minutes or more; Blue Star Ferries takes between 5 hours 35 minutes and 9 hours 30 minutes. From Aegiali, the shortest trip is 7 hours 25 minutes, with Blue Star sailings running up to 9 hours 10 minutes. The long times reflect stops at other islands, so check the arrival time for your sailing.

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04The ports

Where the Amorgos (Katapola) to Piraeus ferry docks.

Departure port

Amorgos

AMO · 36.8333° N 25.8500° E

Most Athens-bound boats leave from Katapola, the main port on the west side of Amorgos, a pretty harbour village with tavernas and a small beach. Chora, the capital, is inland up the hill, and our route data mentions a bus between the port and Chora, though its times vary by season. If you are staying in the north, around Aegiali, check whether your sailing calls there, since some Blue Star Ferries departures do and it will save you the long drive south. Either way, arrange your transport to the port in advance for early or late departures, and be at the quay in good time.

Arrival port

Athens (Piraeus)

PIR · 37.9475° N 23.6412° E

Ships from Amorgos arrive at Piraeus, the main port of Athens. The gate depends on the ship, so check your ticket and the signs as you disembark. Metro Line 1 runs from Piraeus into central Athens, and the tram also serves the port area; taxis are available at the terminals. After a long crossing, especially one that lands late at night or early in the morning, many travellers prefer a taxi or a hotel near the port. For Athens airport, the transfer is long, so do not plan a tight connection.

05On Board

On board the Amorgos (Katapola) to Piraeus ferry.

On a trip of five to nine hours, you will want to make yourself comfortable. The Blue Star Ferries ships are large conventional vessels with indoor lounges, open decks, cafés and snack bars, and they offer numbered seats and cabins, which are well worth booking on the longest and overnight sailings. The Seajets high-speed boats keep passengers indoors in airline-style seats, with a snack bar but no cabins. Pack water and snacks, bring a warm layer against the air-conditioning, and keep valuables with you. Check each company's rules if you are travelling with a pet.

06Weather and cancellations

Wind, weather and cancellations on the Amorgos (Katapola) to Piraeus route.

Amorgos sits on the exposed eastern side of the Cyclades, and the route to Piraeus crosses open water swept by the meltemi, the north wind that peaks in July and August. The Seajets boats are the most affected and can be delayed or kept in port, while the Blue Star ships usually sail, if sometimes late. In winter, storms can also stop sailings, and the port authority can hold any departure when conditions are unsafe. With sailings only three to seven days a week, a cancellation may cost you a day or more. Your operator will rebook or refund you; you can also look at routing via Naxos, which has daily Piraeus boats.

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07Travel Tips

Amorgos (Katapola) to Piraeus ferry travel tips.

  1. Check which port your ticket is from, Katapola or Aegiali, and plan your transport accordingly.

  2. Book a cabin on the long Blue Star sailings, especially if you travel overnight.

  3. Seajets runs only from April to October and only from Katapola; in winter, Blue Star is the only choice.

  4. Leave at least a day between your ferry and any international flight from Athens.

  5. If you are driving, book early; two adults with a car started at €184.50 from Katapola.

08Alternatives

Other ways between Amorgos (Katapola) and Piraeus.

For the outward trip, see our Athens (Piraeus) to Amorgos page. If no direct boat suits you, go via Naxos, Paros or Santorini, all of which have ferries from Amorgos and more frequent departures to Piraeus. Amorgos has no airport; the nearest are on Naxos (JNX), Paros (PAS) and Santorini (JTR).

The return crossingPiraeus → Amorgos (Katapola)
Change boat in Paros (Parikia)
  1. Leg 1: Amorgos (Katapola) → Paros (Parikia)
  2. Leg 2: Paros (Parikia) → Piraeus
Change boat in Syros (Ermoupoli)
  1. Leg 1: Amorgos (Katapola) → Syros (Ermoupoli)
  2. Leg 2: Syros (Ermoupoli) → Piraeus
Change boat in Mykonos
  1. Leg 1: Amorgos (Katapola) → Mykonos2h 50m · from €89.70
  2. Leg 2: Mykonos → Piraeus
Change boat in Naxos
  1. Leg 1: Amorgos (Katapola) → Naxos1h 10m · from €10.50
  2. Leg 2: Naxos → Piraeus

Other ferries to Piraeus

Times and fares on these links come from one-day timetable samples, not live data.

09Island Hopping

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10Route matrix

All ferry routes from Amorgos (Katapola).

Every direct route from Amorgos (Katapola) with a page on Discover Cyclades, with the fastest crossing and lowest fare from its one-day timetable sample. The route you are reading is marked.

Direct ferry routes from Amorgos (Katapola): fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Amorgos (Katapola) → DonousaSmall Cyclades Lines, Blue Star Ferries
Amorgos (Katapola) → FolegandrosSeajets
Amorgos (Katapola) → IosSeajets, Small Cyclades Lines
Amorgos (Katapola) → Koufonisia25 min€73Small Cyclades Lines, Seajets
Amorgos (Katapola) → Mykonos2h 50m€89.701Seajets
Amorgos (Katapola) → Naxos1h 10m€10.505Small Cyclades Lines, Seajets, Blue Star Ferries
Amorgos (Katapola) → Paros (Parikia)Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Amorgos (Katapola) → PiraeusYou are hereSeajets, Blue Star Ferries
Amorgos (Katapola) → Santorini (Athinios)1h 15m€77.701Seajets
Amorgos (Katapola) → Syros (Ermoupoli)Blue Star Ferries

Source: Ferryhopper timetable samples, one sailing day per route · sailing day

Questions

Amorgos (Katapola) to Piraeus ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • From about 4 hours 40 minutes to 9 hours 30 minutes. From Katapola, Seajets can take as little as 4 hours 40 minutes, and Blue Star Ferries 5 hours 35 minutes to 9 hours 30 minutes. From Aegiali, Blue Star takes 7 hours 25 minutes to 9 hours 10 minutes. Times depend on the stops on each sailing.

  • Ferryhopper showed adult fares from €42 from both Katapola and Aegiali when we checked on 24 September 2026. In last year's table, Blue Star Ferries was mostly €43 to €52.50 and Seajets €79.70 to €84.90. From Katapola, two adults started at €84 and two adults with a car at €184.50.

  • On 3 to 7 days a week, all year, according to Ferryhopper. Blue Star Ferries sails three or four days a week from Katapola and a similar number from Aegiali. Seajets adds boats from Katapola between April and October. In winter, expect only a few Blue Star departures a week.

  • Yes, on the Blue Star Ferries ships, which carry vehicles. Two adults with a car started at €184.50 from Katapola when we checked. We do not have confirmed vehicle details for the Seajets boats on this route. Book early in summer, as car space is limited on busy sailings.

  • Seajets is best for speed when it runs from Katapola, from 4 hours 40 minutes, but costs more and only sails from April to October. Blue Star Ferries sails all year from both ports, is cheaper, carries cars and has cabins, but takes longer. In winter it is the only option.

  • Some Blue Star sailings take eight or nine hours, so depending on the timetable they may travel through the evening or night. Check the departure and arrival times for your date, and book a cabin if you will be at sea late, so you arrive in Athens rested.

  • Both Katapola and Aegiali have Piraeus ferries. Katapola, on the west side, is the main port and has both Blue Star Ferries and, in season, Seajets. Aegiali in the north has Blue Star sailings only. Check your ticket, as the ports are far apart by road.

  • Yes, from Katapola between April and October. Seajets high-speed boats take from 4 hours 40 minutes, although some Seajets sailings in last year's data took over 7 hours because of their route. Fares started at €79.70.

  • It is risky. Crossings take from about 4 hours 40 minutes to over 9 hours, and wind can delay ships further. You would also need to get from Piraeus to the airport. Book your flight for the following day, or at least for late evening after a morning fast boat.

  • The meltemi in July and August and winter storms can delay or cancel sailings, especially the Seajets boats. The operator will rebook or refund you. With sailings on only some days, consider a route via Naxos or Paros, which have more frequent boats to Piraeus.

  • Blue Star Ferries and Seajets also sail the outward route, to Katapola from 4 hours 35 minutes and to Aegiali from 7 hours 45 minutes, with fares from €42 on Ferryhopper when we checked. See our Athens (Piraeus) to Amorgos page for details.

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