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Ferry from Anafi to Piraeus.

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

Fastest crossing
5h 35mBlue Star Ferries · checked 24 Sept 2026
Lowest adult fare
€45.50checked 24 Sept 2026
Ferry operators
1Blue 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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Anafi to Piraeus: live times, seats and prices for your date.

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Lowest adult fare we found: €45.50, checked 24 September 2026.

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Map of the ferry route from Anafi to Piraeus. Coastlines © OpenStreetMap contributors, Natural Earth

How do you get from Anafi to Piraeus by ferry?

Blue Star Ferries is the only company running direct boats from Anafi to Piraeus, on large conventional ships. The quickest sailing Ferryhopper lists in this direction takes 5 hr 35 min, and most take 7 to 9 hours, up to 9 hr 20 min. The lowest adult fare was €45.50 when we checked on 24 September 2026. The line runs all year, but only 2 to 4 days a week.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Anafi 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 Anafi to Piraeus route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
Blue Star FerriesConventional ferry5 hr 35 min to 9 hr 20 minCars and motorbikes€45.50

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

  • Blue Star FerriesThe only direct operator. Ferryhopper shows it sailing 2 to 4 days a week in this direction, with calls at other islands on the way. Seat and cabin tickets available.

02Fares

Anafi 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 Anafi and Piraeus, both directions
PassengersAnafi → PiraeusPiraeus → Anafi
1 adult€45.50€45.50
2 adults€91€91
2 adults and a car€184.50€186

Source: Ferryhopper route page · checked

Lowest fares shown on Ferryhopper when we checked on 2026-09-24. Fares change with the date, vessel and demand; the booking page shows the current price for your date. Each row is the lowest figure seen for that party, so rows may come from different sailings. We left out the family-with-car figure, which was out of line with the rest of the table and would mislead.

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03Schedule by season

Anafi to Piraeus ferry schedule by season.

Direct sailings run all year, January to December, but never daily. Ferryhopper's monthly table for this direction shows Blue Star Ferries on 2 to 4 days a week: 4 days in February, 3 days in January and from June to August, and 2 days in March, April, May, September and October. The November and December figures come from last year's data and show 2 days a week. We do not have a sampled timetable for this crossing, so we cannot give departure times here; search your date in the booking box to see the exact time and the islands the ship calls at. Because service is so thin, confirm the weekday before you book the rest of your trip.

Anafi to Piraeus ferry schedule by month
MonthFrequency
January3 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
February4 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
March2 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
April2 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
May2 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
June3 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
July3 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
August3 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
September2 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
October2 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
November2 days a week (last year's data)
December2 days a week (last year's data)

The Journey

The Anafi to Piraeus crossing.

Leaving Anafi is a small event. The island sits at the south-eastern tip of the Cyclades, beyond Santorini, and the big Blue Star ship that carries you back to Athens is often the only departure of the day. Most people who make it this far have come for exactly that remoteness: a hilltop Chora, long walks beneath the huge monolith on the south coast and beaches you share with a handful of others. The return trip is the price of that peace.

The direct ferry to Piraeus is a long, stop-and-go run through the middle of the Aegean. Blue Star Ferries operates it with conventional ships that call at other islands on the way, so the crossing time depends on the itinerary of the day. Ferryhopper lists a best case of 5 hr 35 min in this direction, while its month-by-month figures mostly sit between 7 and 9 hours, with the slowest at 9 hr 20 min. Think of it as a full travel day, not a quick transfer.

Timing matters more than on busier routes. Boats leave Anafi on only 2 to 4 days a week, so the weekday of your departure is fixed by the timetable rather than by your plans. If you have a flight out of Athens, work backwards from it: pick the sailing first, then make sure you land in Piraeus with time to spare, ideally the day before an international departure.

Fares are modest for such a long trip, from €45.50 for one adult when we checked, and cabins are worth considering if you want to rest. If the direct boat does not fit your dates, the short hop to Santorini opens up many more sailings to Piraeus and an airport. Either way, book early in July and August, when the few direct departures fill up with island-hoppers heading home.

How long the crossing takes

Expect somewhere between 5 hr 35 min and 9 hr 20 min on board. The shortest trip Ferryhopper lists from Anafi to Piraeus is 5 hr 35 min, which appears in its January figures; in most other months the listed times run from 7 hr to 9 hr 20 min, with July at 8 hr and August at 7 hr 30 min. Ferryhopper's own route summary quotes a slightly wider range, up to 9 hr 29 min. The reason for the spread is the ship's route: the Blue Star vessel stops at several islands between Anafi and Piraeus, and the number and order of those calls changes through the year. There is no high-speed boat on the direct line.

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04The ports

Where the Anafi to Piraeus ferry docks.

Departure port

Anafi

ANA · 36.3667° N 25.7667° E

All boats leave from Agios Nikolaos, the only harbour on Anafi, on the south side of the island below Chora. It is a tiny port with a few tavernas and rooms, and on a ferry day it is the busiest place on the island. Our route notes say a minibus meets the ships for the climb to and from Chora, but services on Anafi are small-scale, so ask your host how to get down to the quay for your sailing and whether they can drive you. Because the ship arrives from other islands, it can run late: keep an eye on the operator's updates on the morning of departure, and allow a buffer before you check out.

Arrival port

Athens (Piraeus)

PIR · 37.9475° N 23.6412° E

Piraeus is the main port of Athens and a big, busy place, with ships docking along a long waterfront. From the port, metro Line 1 runs into central Athens, and the tram also serves the port area; taxis wait outside the terminals. For the airport, our route data puts the suburban railway from Piraeus at about an hour, and traffic can make a taxi slower in rush hour. Because your arrival time depends on the day's itinerary, check it on your ticket before arranging onward travel, and avoid booking a flight for the same evening unless you have plenty of margin.

05On Board

On board the Anafi to Piraeus ferry.

On a trip of this length the ship's facilities matter. The Blue Star vessels on this line are large conventional ferries with indoor lounges, open decks, places to eat and drink, and space to walk around. You can choose a deck or numbered seat for the lowest fare, or pay more for a cabin and turn a long day or night at sea into a proper rest; our route notes list several cabin grades. There is no luggage check-in, so keep bags with you or in the luggage area. Vehicles travel in the ship's garage. Bring snacks, a book and a charged phone.

06Weather and cancellations

Wind, weather and cancellations on the Anafi to Piraeus route.

Anafi is one of the most exposed ports in the Cyclades, open to the south and a long way from the mainland. The big Blue Star ships cope with most conditions, but the summer meltemi, a strong north wind that peaks in July and August, can slow the long northbound run, and in rare storms the port authority can keep ships in harbour. With only a few sailings a week, one cancellation can mean a wait of several days, which is the real risk on this route. If yours is cancelled, the operator will offer a change or a refund; ask about the next direct sailing and compare it with going via Santorini.

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07Travel Tips

Anafi to Piraeus ferry travel tips.

  1. Choose your sailing before anything else: direct boats leave Anafi only 2 to 4 days a week.

  2. Leave at least a night in Athens before an international flight; delays build up on a multi-stop itinerary.

  3. Book a cabin for a trip of 7 hours or more if you want to sleep or rest properly.

  4. If the direct boat does not suit, hop to Santorini first and pick from its many sailings to Piraeus.

  5. Check the ship's status on the morning of departure, as it reaches Anafi from other islands and can run late.

08Alternatives

Other ways between Anafi and Piraeus.

If the direct ferry does not fit, the usual workaround is Anafi to Santorini, a short crossing of about 1 hr 10 min to 1 hr 20 min, then one of the many boats from Santorini to Piraeus. Santorini also has an airport (JTR), so some travellers finish their trip with a flight to Athens (ATH) from there; check flight options yourself for your dates. Anafi has no airport. For the outward journey, see our Athens (Piraeus) to Anafi page.

The return crossingPiraeus → Anafi
Change boat in Santorini (Athinios)
  1. Leg 1: Anafi → Santorini (Athinios)
  2. Leg 2: Santorini (Athinios) → Piraeus

Other ferries to Piraeus

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

09Island Hopping

Island hopping from Piraeus.

All direct ferry routes

10Route matrix

All ferry routes from Anafi.

Every direct route from Anafi 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 Anafi: fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Anafi → PiraeusYou are hereBlue Star Ferries
Anafi → Santorini (Athinios)Maistros Santorini, Blue Star Ferries, Hoper

Questions

Anafi to Piraeus ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • Between 5 hr 35 min and 9 hr 20 min, depending on the day's itinerary. The 5 hr 35 min sailing is the quickest Ferryhopper lists in this direction; most months show 7 to 9 hours, as the Blue Star ship calls at several islands on the way. There is no high-speed alternative on the direct route.

  • The lowest adult fare was €45.50 when we checked Ferryhopper on 24 September 2026. Two adults came to €91 and two adults with a car to €184.50. Cabins cost more. Fares depend on the date and ticket type, so check the booking page for yours.

  • Two to four days a week, all year. Ferryhopper's monthly figures show 4 days a week in February, 3 in January and June to August, and 2 in the other months, with November and December based on last year's data. It is never a daily service, so plan around the sailing days.

  • Only Blue Star Ferries runs the direct route, using large conventional ships that stop at other islands along the way. If you want other operators or a faster boat, go via Santorini, which is a short hop from Anafi and has many more sailings to Piraeus.

  • Not directly. Ferryhopper lists only the Blue Star conventional ships on the Anafi to Piraeus line. The quicker combination is usually Anafi to Santorini, about 1 hr 10 min to 1 hr 20 min, followed by a high-speed boat from Santorini, if the connection works on your date.

  • Yes. The Blue Star ships have vehicle garages, and two adults with a car came to €184.50 on Ferryhopper when we checked. Space is limited on a route with so few sailings, so reserve vehicle space early for July and August departures.

  • Yes, the Blue Star ships offer cabins as well as seats. On a crossing of 7 to 9 hours, a cabin makes a real difference if you want to sleep or keep children comfortable. They are limited and popular, so book one at the same time as your ticket.

  • It is risky. The crossing takes at least 5 hr 35 min and often 8 hours or more, the ship can run late after its island calls, and there are only a few sailings a week if something goes wrong. Plan a night in Athens before an international flight whenever you can.

  • At Piraeus, the main port of Athens. From there, metro Line 1 and the tram connect with the city, and taxis wait outside the terminals. For the airport, the suburban railway from Piraeus takes about an hour, according to our route data.

  • The large Blue Star ships rarely stop for summer winds, but the port authority can hold them in severe weather, and Anafi's exposed harbour is among the first affected. The operator will offer a change or refund. Because the next direct boat may be days away, ask about going via Santorini too.

  • As soon as your dates are firm, especially for July and August, cabins or a car. With 2 to 4 sailings a week, each departure carries everyone leaving the island that day, and the cheapest seats and cabins go first. Outside summer there is more room.

  • Blue Star Ferries runs the outward trip too, 2 to 5 days a week according to Ferryhopper, with the quickest sailing at 7 hr 41 min and fares from €45.50. See our Athens (Piraeus) to Anafi page for details.

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