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Ferry from Donousa to Piraeus.

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

Fastest crossing
6h 30mBlue Star Ferries · checked 24 Sept 2026
Lowest adult fare
€42checked 24 Sept 2026
Ferry operators
1Blue Star Ferries

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By George K. · Updated

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

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

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

How do you get from Donousa to Piraeus by ferry?

Blue Star Ferries runs the only direct boat from Donousa to Piraeus, a large conventional ship taking 6 hr 30 min to 8 hr 10 min as it calls at other islands. The lowest adult fare was €42 when we checked Ferryhopper on 24 September 2026. The route runs all year, on 3 to 7 days a week in Ferryhopper's summary, and there is no high-speed option.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Donousa 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 Donousa to Piraeus route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
Blue Star FerriesConventional ferry6 hr 30 min to 8 hr 10 minCars and motorbikes€42

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

  • Blue Star FerriesThe only direct operator. Ferryhopper's table for this direction shows 3 or 4 sailing days a week in every month. Numbered seats and cabins available.

02Fares

Donousa 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 Donousa and Piraeus, both directions
PassengersDonousa → PiraeusPiraeus → Donousa
1 adult€42€42
2 adults€86€86
2 adults and a car€188.50€188
2 adults, 2 children and a car€256.50€256

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. Outbound here means Donousa to Piraeus.

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03Schedule by season

Donousa to Piraeus ferry schedule by season.

The line runs all year, January to December. Ferryhopper's route summary shows sailings on 3 to 7 days a week, and its monthly table for this direction shows Blue Star Ferries on 4 days a week in February, June, July, August and October, and 3 days a week in January, March, April, May and September. The November and December figures come from last year's data and also show 3 days a week. We have no sampled timetable for this direction, so we do not give departure times; search your date on the booking page for the exact time and the islands the ship calls at.

Donousa to Piraeus ferry schedule by month
MonthFrequency
January3 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
February4 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
March3 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
April3 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
May3 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
June4 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
July4 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
August4 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
September3 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
October4 days a week (Blue Star Ferries)
November3 days a week (last year's data)
December3 days a week (last year's data)

The Journey

The Donousa to Piraeus crossing.

Donousa is the far eastern outpost of the Small Cyclades, a hilly little island beyond Naxos where the day revolves around the harbour village, a few beaches and the arrival of the ship. The Blue Star ferry to Piraeus is how most visitors leave, and for many it is a slow, pleasant way to wind down before the city.

It is a long trip. The ship works its way west through the islands, collecting passengers as it goes, so the crossing takes 6 hr 30 min to 8 hr 10 min depending on the day's calls. Ferryhopper's monthly figures for this direction put most sailings at around 7 hr 15 min, with the longest trips in July and August. There is no faster boat on the direct line.

Sailings are not daily. Ferryhopper's month-by-month table shows 3 or 4 departures a week from Donousa in every month, and its route summary allows for more in the busiest weeks. That regularity is good news for a small island, but it still means you choose your leaving day from the timetable. If you are flying home, sail at least a day before your flight.

Fares are moderate for the distance: from €42 for one adult when we checked, or €188.50 for two adults with a car. If the direct days do not suit, the Donousa ferries to Naxos, Koufonisia, Amorgos and Paros let you reach a bigger island first, with many more sailings to Piraeus and an airport.

How long the crossing takes

Plan for most of a day at sea. Ferryhopper lists 6 hr 30 min as the shortest trip from Donousa to Piraeus and 8 hr 10 min as the longest normal crossing. Its monthly figures show 6 hr 30 min in May, 7 hr 5 min to 7 hr 15 min in most other months, 7 hr 55 min in August and 8 hr 10 min in July, when the ship makes more calls on its way through the Cyclades. Because the Blue Star vessel is the only option, there is no way to speed up the direct crossing; connecting via Naxos can sometimes save time if a fast boat runs from there on your date.

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04The ports

Where the Donousa to Piraeus ferry docks.

Departure port

Donousa

DON · 37.1000° N 25.8000° E

On Donousa the port and the main village are one and the same: the ship ties up at the small harbour of Stavros, a few steps from the rooms, tavernas and shops. That makes leaving easy, as most visitors simply walk down with their bags. Our route notes say there are no buses on the island and that hosts often meet the ferries, so ask yours about getting to the quay if you are staying further out. Be at the quay about 30 minutes before departure. The Blue Star ship reaches Donousa from other islands, so it can be late; check for updates before you settle your bill.

Arrival port

Athens (Piraeus)

PIR · 37.9475° N 23.6412° E

You arrive at Piraeus, the main port of Athens, where ferries berth along a long, busy waterfront. Metro Line 1 connects the port with central Athens and the tram also runs to the port area; taxis wait outside the terminals. For the airport, our route data puts the suburban railway from Piraeus at about an hour. Arrival times depend on the day's itinerary, so look at your ticket before booking a hotel transfer, and expect the port roads to be congested when several big ships dock together.

05On Board

On board the Donousa to Piraeus ferry.

Blue Star ships are large conventional ferries, which is welcome on a trip of seven hours or more. You can book a numbered seat or a cabin; a cabin gives you somewhere quiet to sleep, read or keep children settled. There are indoor lounges, open decks for the views as the ship threads between the islands, and places to buy meals, snacks and coffee. Luggage stays with you or in the luggage area, as there is no check-in. Cars travel in the garage. Charge your phone before boarding.

06Weather and cancellations

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

Donousa sits out on the eastern edge of the Cyclades, and the summer meltemi, strongest in July and August, can make its little harbour lively. The big Blue Star ships handle these winds well and rarely stop, but calls at exposed ports can be delayed, and the port authority can keep ships in port in severe weather. The bigger risk is the gap between sailings: if your boat is cancelled, the next direct one may be a couple of days away. The operator will offer a change or a refund; ask too about reaching Naxos and continuing from there.

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07Travel Tips

Donousa to Piraeus ferry travel tips.

  1. Choose your departure day early: the direct boat runs 3 or 4 days a week in most months.

  2. Book a cabin if you want to rest on a crossing of up to 8 hr 10 min.

  3. Plan a night in Athens before a flight home; late ships and weather can upset tight connections.

  4. If the direct days do not fit, sail to Naxos first and connect there.

  5. Carry some cash: services on Donousa are limited.

08Alternatives

Other ways between Donousa and Piraeus.

For the outward trip, see our Athens (Piraeus) to Donousa page. Donousa also has ferries to Naxos, about 1 hr 5 min to 1 hr 10 min away, and to Koufonisia, Amorgos and Paros. From Naxos and Paros there are many more boats to Piraeus, and both islands have airports, Naxos (JNX) and Paros (PAS), for flights to Athens (ATH); check flight options for your dates yourself. Donousa has no airport.

The return crossingPiraeus → Donousa6h 45m · from €52.50
Change boat in Naxos
  1. Leg 1: Donousa → Naxos
  2. Leg 2: Naxos → Piraeus
Change boat in Koufonisia
  1. Leg 1: Donousa → Koufonisia
  2. Leg 2: Koufonisia → Piraeus
Change boat in Paros (Parikia)
  1. Leg 1: Donousa → Paros (Parikia)
  2. Leg 2: Paros (Parikia) → Piraeus
Change boat in Amorgos (Katapola)
  1. Leg 1: Donousa → Amorgos (Katapola)
  2. Leg 2: Amorgos (Katapola) → 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 Donousa.

Every direct route from Donousa 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 Donousa: fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Donousa → Amorgos (Katapola)Small Cyclades Lines, Blue Star Ferries
Donousa → KoufonisiaSmall Cyclades Lines, Blue Star Ferries
Donousa → NaxosSmall Cyclades Lines, Blue Star Ferries
Donousa → Paros (Parikia)Blue Star Ferries
Donousa → PiraeusYou are hereBlue Star Ferries

Questions

Donousa to Piraeus ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • Between 6 hr 30 min and 8 hr 10 min, according to Ferryhopper. Most months show about 7 hr 15 min; May had the quickest trips at 6 hr 30 min, and July the longest at 8 hr 10 min, because the Blue Star ship calls at other islands on the way.

  • The lowest adult fare was €42 when we checked Ferryhopper on 24 September 2026. Two adults came to €86, two adults with a car to €188.50, and a family of four with a car to €256.50. Cabins cost extra. Check the booking page for your date.

  • All year, on 3 or 4 days a week in each month of Ferryhopper's table for this direction, and up to 7 days in its route summary. February, June to August and October showed 4 days a week; the other months 3. November and December figures are from last year's data.

  • Yes. The Blue Star ships carry vehicles, and two adults with a car came to €188.50 on Ferryhopper when we checked. Donousa is small, so many visitors do without a car; if you bring one, book vehicle space early for summer.

  • Only Blue Star Ferries runs the direct route, on large conventional ships. For other companies, and possibly faster boats, you would need to change at a larger island such as Naxos or Paros, which Donousa is linked to by local ferries.

  • Search your date in our booking box, which is powered by Ferryhopper, and book the Blue Star sailing there. You get an e-ticket to show on your phone, so there is no need to find a ticket office on Donousa. Book cabins early in summer.

  • We do not have a sampled timetable for this direction, so check the booking page for your date to see departure and arrival times. The crossing takes 6 hr 30 min to 8 hr 10 min, and cabins are available if your sailing runs into the evening or night.

  • No, not directly. Only the Blue Star conventional ship serves the direct route. If you want to try to save time, check whether a high-speed boat runs from Naxos to Piraeus on your date and connect there; Donousa to Naxos takes about 1 hr 5 min to 1 hr 10 min.

  • From the small harbour at Stavros, which is also the island's main village. Most visitors can walk to the quay. There are no buses, according to our route notes, so ask your host for help if you are staying further away, and arrive about 30 minutes before departure.

  • The Blue Star ships cope with most summer winds, but the port authority can hold them in severe weather, and exposed island calls can cause delays. The operator will offer a change or a refund. Because the next direct sailing may be days away, consider going via Naxos, and keep a spare day before any flight.

  • Blue Star Ferries runs the outward trip too, with a shortest crossing of 6 hr 45 min and fares from €42 when we checked. See our Athens (Piraeus) to Donousa page for departure details.

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