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Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Anafi.

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

Fastest crossing
7h 41mBlue Star Ferries · checked 24 Sept 2026
Lowest adult fare
€45.50checked 24 Sept 2026
Ferry operators
1Blue Star Ferries

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By George K. · Updated

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Piraeus to Anafi: live times, seats and prices for your date.

Passengers
2 passengers

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

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

How do you get from Piraeus to Anafi by ferry?

Blue Star Ferries is the only company sailing direct from Piraeus to Anafi, on large conventional ships. The shortest trip Ferryhopper lists in this direction is 7 hr 41 min, and some sailings take up to about 11 hr 15 min. Fares started at €45.50 for one adult when we checked on 24 September 2026. The route runs all year, but only on 2 to 5 days a week, and there is no high-speed option.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Piraeus to Anafi 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 Piraeus to Anafi route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
Blue Star FerriesConventional ferry7 hr 41 min to about 11 hr 15 minCars and motorbikes€45.50

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

  • Blue Star FerriesThe only operator on the direct line, sailing 2 to 5 days a week according to Ferryhopper. Cabins and numbered seats available.

02Fares

Piraeus to Anafi 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 Piraeus and Anafi, both directions
PassengersPiraeus → AnafiAnafi → Piraeus
1 adult€45.50€45.50
2 adults€91€91
2 adults and a car€186€184.50

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 seen for that party, so figures may come from different sailings. We left out the family-with-car row because its two directions came from very differently priced sailings and would mislead.

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03Schedule by season

Piraeus to Anafi ferry schedule by season.

Ferryhopper lists the direct route as running January to December, with Blue Star Ferries sailing 2 to 5 days a week from Piraeus. Its monthly table, which reflects last year's data, shows 2 to 4 sailing days a week in the months with figures for this direction, and some months with no data, so winter service should not be assumed to match summer. We do not have a sampled timetable for this route, so departure times are not given here: search your date in the booking box to see the exact time. Because the service is not daily, check the weekday before booking accommodation on Anafi.

The Journey

The Piraeus to Anafi crossing.

Anafi sits at the far south-eastern corner of the Cyclades, just beyond Santorini, and feels a world away from it. The island has a whitewashed Chora up on the hill, sandy beaches near the port and a quiet, walkable interior. There is no airport and no mass tourism, which is exactly why people make the effort to get here.

The direct ferry from Piraeus is a serious journey. Blue Star Ferries runs the line on big conventional ships that call at several islands on the way, so the shortest crossing in this direction is 7 hr 41 min, and Ferryhopper notes that some vessels take around 11 hr 15 min. The sea distance is about 140 nautical miles. Treat the crossing as a travel day in itself and book a cabin or a numbered seat.

Because the boat runs only 2 to 5 days a week, the ferry timetable should shape your Anafi dates. Pick the sailing day first, then book your room. If the direct boat does not suit, many travellers go to Santorini, which has far more connections from Athens, and take the short hop to Anafi from there.

Fares on the direct route started at €45.50 for one adult when we checked on 24 September 2026, and two adults with a car started at €186. Cabins are popular on a trip this long, so reserve early in summer. When you land at Agios Nikolaos, the island's only port, you are about 3 km below Chora and within easy reach of the beach at Klisidi.

How long the crossing takes

This is one of the longest ferry trips in the Cyclades. The quickest sailing Ferryhopper lists from Piraeus to Anafi takes 7 hr 41 min, and its route summary describes the journey as about 8 hours on most ships or 11 hr 15 min on some vessels. Last year's monthly figures for this direction mostly sit between 8 hr and 9 hr 29 min. The variation comes from the itinerary: the ship stops at several islands before reaching Anafi, and the order of those calls changes through the year. The return trip can be quicker, from 5 hr 35 min. There is currently no high-speed boat on the direct route.

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04The ports

Where the Piraeus to Anafi ferry docks.

Departure port

Athens (Piraeus)

PIR · 37.9475° N 23.6412° E

All Anafi boats leave from Piraeus, the main port of Athens, about 15 km south-west of the city centre and around 45 km from the airport. Metro Line 1 and the tram run to the port area, and taxis, buses and the suburban railway also serve it. Ferryhopper says Anafi sailings usually go from Gate E1 or E2, depending on the ship, but gates can change, so confirm on your ticket and the port display boards. Piraeus is sprawling and congested in summer; allow at least an hour and a half before departure, as Ferryhopper suggests.

Arrival port

Anafi

ANA · 36.3667° N 25.7667° E

Every ferry to Anafi docks at Agios Nikolaos on the south coast, the island's only port. It is a small, friendly harbour with cafés, tavernas, rooms to rent and an organised beach close by. Chora is about 3 km uphill, and Klisidi, one of the best-known beaches on the island, is around 1 km away. Arrival times vary with the ship's itinerary, so tell your host when you are due in and arrange a pickup in advance rather than counting on finding transport at the quay.

05On Board

On board the Piraeus to Anafi ferry.

Blue Star ships on this line are built for long crossings. Expect air-conditioned lounges, outside decks, restaurants and snack bars, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Several cabin types are available, and on a trip of 8 hours or more they are worth the extra cost; they tend to sell out, so book early. Numbered airline-style seats are the budget alternative. Luggage stays with you or in the luggage area, with no check-in; keep it under about 50 kg. Pets travel free on this route, provided you carry their documents.

06Weather and cancellations

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

Anafi is at the exposed southern edge of the Aegean, and the summer meltemi, strongest in July and August, can make the open-sea stretches of this long itinerary lively. The Blue Star ships are large and usually keep sailing when small craft stay in port, but delays build up over a long itinerary and the port authority can hold departures in severe weather. With only a few direct sailings a week, a cancellation can cost you several days, so the fallback is often a boat to Santorini and the local connection from there. The operator will offer a change or a refund.

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07Travel Tips

Piraeus to Anafi ferry travel tips.

  1. Choose your sailing day first: the direct boat runs only 2 to 5 days a week.

  2. Book a cabin early for a trip of 8 hours or more; cabins on this route sell out.

  3. Tell your Anafi host your arrival time and arrange a pickup at Agios Nikolaos.

  4. If the direct boat does not fit your dates, travel to Santorini and take the short hop to Anafi.

  5. Carry snacks and something to read; this is a full day at sea.

08Alternatives

Other ways between Piraeus and Anafi.

For the trip back, see our Anafi to Athens (Piraeus) page. The most practical alternative is to travel via Santorini, which has many ferries from Piraeus and a short onward connection to Anafi. Anafi has no airport. Santorini (JTR) does, so some travellers fly there and finish by ferry; check flight options yourself for your dates.

The return crossingAnafi → Piraeus
Change boat in Santorini (Athinios)
  1. Leg 1: Piraeus → Santorini (Athinios)5h · from €48
  2. Leg 2: Santorini (Athinios) → Anafi1h 30m · from €9

Other ferries to Anafi

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

09Island Hopping

Island hopping from Anafi.

All direct ferry routes

10Route matrix

All ferry routes from Piraeus.

Every direct route from Piraeus 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 Piraeus: fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Piraeus → Amorgos (Katapola)Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Piraeus → AnafiYou are hereBlue Star Ferries
Piraeus → Donousa6h 45m€52.501Blue Star Ferries
Piraeus → Folegandros3h 40m€482Fast Ferries, Seajets
Piraeus → Ios4h 15m€485Fast Ferries, Seajets, Blue Star Ferries
Piraeus → IrakliaBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Piraeus → Kimolos3h 25m€78.701Seajets
Piraeus → Koufonisia4h€84.701Seajets
Piraeus → Kythnos (Merihas)1h 35m€49.701Seajets
Piraeus → Milos (Adamas)2h 30m€416Fast Ferries, Seajets, Minoan Lines, Anek Lines
Piraeus → Mykonos2h 40m€535Seajets, Blue Star Ferries
Piraeus → Naxos3h 15m€52.507Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Piraeus → Paros (Parikia)2h 40m€516Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Piraeus → Santorini (Athinios)5h€488Fast Ferries, Seajets, Blue Star Ferries
Piraeus → SchinoussaBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Piraeus → Serifos2h€373Seajets, Anek Lines
Piraeus → Sifnos (Kamares)2h 30m€40.503Fast Ferries, Seajets
Piraeus → Sikinos9h€481Fast Ferries
Piraeus → Syros (Ermoupoli)2h€46.505Seajets, Blue Star Ferries
Piraeus → Tinos2h 25m€502Blue Star Ferries, Seajets

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

Questions

Piraeus to Anafi ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • The shortest sailing Ferryhopper lists in this direction is 7 hr 41 min. Most trips take about 8 hours, and some vessels need around 11 hr 15 min, depending on how many islands the ship calls at first. Last year's monthly data for this direction ranged mostly from 8 hr to 9 hr 29 min.

  • Ferryhopper showed fares from €45.50 for one adult when we checked on 24 September 2026. Two adults started at €91 and two adults with a car at €186. Cabins cost more and are worth considering on a trip this long. Prices vary by date and ship, so check the booking page for yours.

  • No more than one, and not every day. Blue Star Ferries sails the direct route 2 to 5 days a week according to Ferryhopper, and last year's monthly figures show 2 to 4 days a week in the months with data. Plan your dates around the sailing days.

  • Yes. The Blue Star ships on this route carry vehicles, and two adults with a car started at €186 on Ferryhopper when we checked. Anafi is a small island, so decide whether a car is worth it, and book vehicle space early in summer.

  • Search your date in our booking box, which is powered by Ferryhopper, and book the Blue Star sailing there. You receive an e-ticket and can board with it on your phone, without collecting paper tickets at the port. Book cabins well in advance, as they sell out on this long route.

  • Blue Star Ferries is the only company on the direct route, so the choice is really about ticket type: a numbered seat for the lowest fare or a cabin for a night's sleep or a restful day. If you want to use other operators, route via Santorini and change there.

  • Departure times change with the season and weekday, and we do not have a sampled timetable for this route. Search your travel date in the booking box to see the exact time. Because the crossing takes 8 hours or more, note your arrival time and share it with your accommodation on Anafi.

  • No. With a crossing of at least 7 hr 41 min each way and a direct boat only 2 to 5 days a week, a return on the same day is impossible. Anafi is an island for several quiet days, not a quick visit.

  • Not on the direct route: Ferryhopper lists only conventional ferries between Piraeus and Anafi. The quicker combination is usually a faster boat from Piraeus to Santorini followed by the short onward crossing to Anafi, provided the two connect on your date.

  • At Agios Nikolaos, the island's only port, on the south coast. Chora is about 3 km uphill and Klisidi beach around 1 km away. The harbour has cafés, tavernas, rooms and a beach, but arrange your transfer in advance, especially if your ship arrives late.

  • The big Blue Star ships cope with most summer meltemi winds, but delays happen and the port authority can hold them in port in severe weather. With only a few direct sailings a week, the usual fallback is to go via Santorini. The operator will offer a change or refund. Keep a spare day before your flight home.

  • Blue Star Ferries sails the return too, 2 to 4 days a week according to Ferryhopper, from 5 hr 35 min and €45.50. See our Anafi to Athens (Piraeus) page, or return via Santorini if the direct boat does not fit your plans.

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