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Ferry from Mykonos to Piraeus.

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

Fastest crossing
2h 45mSeajets · checked 24 Sept 2026
Lowest adult fare
€43checked 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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Mykonos to Piraeus: live times, seats and prices for your date.

Passengers
2 passengers

Lowest adult fare we found: €43, checked 24 September 2026.

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

How do you get from Mykonos to Piraeus by ferry?

Two companies sail from Mykonos to Piraeus: Seajets high-speed boats, from April to November, taking about 2 hr 45 min to 3 hr, and Blue Star Ferries conventional ships, daily all year, taking about 4 to 4 hr 40 min. Many sailings call at Tinos or Syros on the way. When we checked Ferryhopper on 24 September 2026, adult fares started at €43. Summer has several sailings a day; winter relies on Blue Star.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Mykonos 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 Mykonos to Piraeus route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
SeajetsHigh-speed ferryabout 2 hr 45 min to 3 hrCars and motorbikes€65.70
Blue Star FerriesConventional ferryabout 4 hr to 4 hr 40 minCars and motorbikes€44

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

  • SeajetsRuns from April to November on boats including Eurochampion Jet, Champion Jet 2 and World Champion Jet; many fares in last year's data were €79.70 to €87.70.
  • Blue Star FerriesSailed every day in almost every month of last year's data. Cabins with private bathrooms available.

02Fares

Mykonos 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 Mykonos and Piraeus, both directions
PassengersMykonos → PiraeusPiraeus → Mykonos
1 adult€43€43
2 adults€86€86
2 adults and a car€171€171
2 adults, 2 children and a car€266.10€245

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 sailing.

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03Schedule by season

Mykonos to Piraeus ferry schedule by season.

Ferryhopper shows Mykonos to Piraeus sailings every day of the year. In last year's data (the monthly table on the source is labelled as last year's pattern), Blue Star Ferries ran daily in almost every month, the backbone of the winter service, while Seajets operated from April to November, building from one sailing a week in the shoulder months to daily departures in the peak summer weeks. In practice that means a choice of fast and slow sailings on most summer days, and Blue Star on its own in winter. We do not have a sampled timetable for this route, so check exact departure times for your date on the booking page.

The Journey

The Mykonos to Piraeus crossing.

Mykonos to Piraeus is one of the busiest ferry routes in Greece, and for good reason: it is the simplest way back to Athens after a stay on the island, and it lands you right at the edge of the city rather than out at the airport. It is also a pleasant sail: many sailings call at Tinos, Syros or both on the way, two islands many visitors never see otherwise.

You leave from the New Port at Tourlos, about 2.5 km from Mykonos town, and arrive at Piraeus, the main port of Athens. Piraeus has metro, bus and suburban rail links, so from the quay you can be in central Athens or on your way to the airport without much fuss.

The route fits the end of almost any Cyclades trip, or the middle of one if you are using Athens as a pivot between island groups. Travellers with time to spare sometimes break the journey on Tinos or Syros, both common stops on this line, before carrying on to the mainland.

The key booking decision is speed versus price. Seajets gets you there in under three hours but costs roughly double the Blue Star fare, and it runs only from spring to autumn. Blue Star is slower but cheaper, sails every day of the year and has cabins, decks and restaurants. This is a very popular route, so in summer book two to three months ahead if you want a particular sailing.

How long the crossing takes

Mykonos and Piraeus are about 86 nautical miles apart. Ferryhopper puts the trip somewhere between 2 hr 50 min and 5 hr 45 min, and lists 2 hr 45 min as the shortest crossing from Mykonos. The fastest option is a Seajets high-speed boat, which in last year's data usually took 2 hr 45 min to 3 hr. Blue Star Ferries' conventional ships took about 4 hr to 4 hr 40 min. Many sailings call at Tinos or Syros on the way, which adds time, and strong winds can slow things further. If you are connecting to a flight, look at the scheduled arrival time rather than the operator's shortest crossing.

04The ports

Where the Mykonos to Piraeus ferry docks.

Departure port

Mykonos

JMK · 37.4467° N 25.3289° E

Mykonos has two harbours, and the ferries to Piraeus use the New Port at Tourlos, about 2.5 km north of Chora (Mykonos town) and about 4 km from the airport. Local buses run between the port and town, a sea bus shuttle links the Old Port with the New Port, and taxis are available, although they are scarce and in high demand in summer, so book ahead if you can. The New Port has cafés and a small supermarket. Aim to be there at least an hour before departure, particularly in July and August, and a little earlier with a car.

Arrival port

Athens (Piraeus)

PIR · 37.9475° N 23.6412° E

Ferries from Mykonos arrive at Piraeus, the main port of Athens, about 45 km from Athens International Airport. Ships from Mykonos normally berth near gates E6 or E7, but gates can change, so check your ticket or ask the crew. From the port, metro Line 1 (the green line) runs to central Athens. For the airport, you can take the suburban railway, a bus or a taxi; allow plenty of time, as the transfer is long and traffic can be heavy. Taxis wait outside the terminals, and luggage storage is available near the port if you need it.

05On Board

On board the Mykonos to Piraeus ferry.

The real choice is between a seat and a cabin. Seajets sells seats only, so on the fast boat you sit for just under three hours. Blue Star, over four hours or more, is where a cabin makes sense: one to four berths with a private bathroom, from about €85 to €126 depending on the cabin and season. Business or VIP seats, a middle option, run from about €74 to €118 depending on the ship. The big ships also have open decks and snack bars. If you need step-free access, the conventional ships are better equipped, but ask the company for assistance when you book.

06Weather and cancellations

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

Leaving Mykonos for Piraeus in July or August, you are heading into the meltemi, and Ferryhopper notes that strong wind can lengthen the trip even when boats sail. The Seajets fast boats are the first to be held; Blue Star, sailing every day, is the usual fallback, and Rafina is a second port if Piraeus sailings are full. If yours is cancelled, ask the operator to rebook you or refund the ticket, and keep at least one night in Athens before an international flight.

07Travel Tips

Mykonos to Piraeus ferry travel tips.

  1. Book two to three months ahead for summer sailings on this very popular route, and book your outbound Athens to Mykonos leg early too.

  2. Taxis to the New Port are scarce in peak season: pre-book one, or use the bus or sea bus shuttle.

  3. Be at the New Port at least an hour before departure in July and August.

  4. If you want to see more islands, break the journey on Tinos or Syros, where many ships call anyway.

  5. Travelling with a pet? Include it in your booking and read the company's pet rules; if you want a pet-friendly cabin on Blue Star, book early, as there are few.

  6. Flying out soon after arrival? Rafina, which also has sailings from Mykonos, is much closer to the airport.

08Alternatives

Other ways between Mykonos and Piraeus.

For the outward trip, see our Athens (Piraeus) to Mykonos page. You can also sail from Mykonos to Rafina, the port east of Athens that is closer to the airport. Mykonos (JMK) and Athens (ATH) both have airports; we only track the ferry, so check airline schedules yourself if you are considering a flight. To break the journey, look at Mykonos to Tinos or Mykonos to Syros, and continue to Piraeus from there.

The return crossingPiraeus → Mykonos2h 40m · from €53
Change boat in Syros (Ermoupoli)
  1. Leg 1: Mykonos → Syros (Ermoupoli)40 min · from €17.50
  2. Leg 2: Syros (Ermoupoli) → Piraeus
Change boat in Paros (Parikia)
  1. Leg 1: Mykonos → Paros (Parikia)35 min · from €36
  2. Leg 2: Paros (Parikia) → Piraeus
Change boat in Naxos
  1. Leg 1: Mykonos → Naxos35 min · from €36
  2. Leg 2: Naxos → Piraeus
Change boat in Tinos
  1. Leg 1: Mykonos → Tinos15 min · from €10
  2. Leg 2: Tinos → Piraeus
Fly insteadMykonos (JMK) to Athens by airOur flight guide

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 Mykonos.

Every direct route from Mykonos 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 Mykonos: fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Mykonos → Amorgos (Katapola)2h 5m€89.702Seajets
Mykonos → Andros (Gavrio)1h 5m€217Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Seajets
Mykonos → Ios1h 25m€484Golden Star Ferries, Seajets
Mykonos → Koufonisia1h 30m€103.702Seajets
Mykonos → Milos (Adamas)2h 45m€108.701Seajets
Mykonos → Naxos35 min€369Golden Star Ferries, Seajets
Mykonos → Paros (Parikia)35 min€368Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries
Mykonos → PiraeusYou are hereSeajets, Blue Star Ferries
Mykonos → RafinaFast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Seajets
Mykonos → Santorini (Athinios)2h 10m€797Seajets, Golden Star Ferries
Mykonos → Syros (Ermoupoli)40 min€17.503Seajets, Blue Star Ferries
Mykonos → Tinos15 min€1014Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Seajets, Blue Star Ferries

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

Questions

Mykonos to Piraeus ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • Ferryhopper gives a range of 2 hr 50 min up to 5 hr 45 min, with the shortest crossing from Mykonos listed at 2 hr 45 min. Seajets high-speed boats usually take 2 hr 45 min to 3 hr, and Blue Star ships about 4 hr to 4 hr 40 min. Stops on the way, most often at Tinos or Syros, and strong winds can add time.

  • When we checked Ferryhopper on 24 September 2026, adult fares started at €43, two adults at €86, and two adults with a car at €171. Blue Star is the budget option, from €44 to €53 in last year's data. Seajets costs more, from €65.70 and often €79.70 to €87.70.

  • Every day, all year. Blue Star Ferries sailed daily in almost every month of last year's data, and Seajets added high-speed sailings from April to November, up to daily in high summer. Expect a choice of sailings on summer days and one daily Blue Star ship in winter.

  • Two: Seajets, with high-speed boats such as Eurochampion Jet, Champion Jet 2 and World Champion Jet, and Blue Star Ferries, with large conventional ships. Seajets is faster and pricier and runs from April to November; Blue Star runs all year.

  • A Seajets high-speed boat. Ferryhopper says the fastest crossing takes about 2 hr 50 min, and last year's data shows some sailings listed at 2 hr 40 min to 2 hr 45 min. Seajets operates from April to November, so outside those months Blue Star, at around four hours or more, is the only option.

  • Yes. All ferries on the route take vehicles. On conventional ships, cars and vans cost about €123 to €178, motorcycles €33 to €60 and motorhomes €151 to €254. On high-speed boats, cars cost about €90 to €120 and motorcycles €50 to €60. Arrive at least an hour early and book well ahead in summer.

  • Yes, on Blue Star Ferries' conventional ships. Cabins for one to four people, inside or outside and with private bathrooms, cost roughly €85 to €126 depending on type and season, and some ships have pet-friendly cabins. Seajets boats have no cabins, only numbered airplane-type seats.

  • For summer, Ferryhopper advises two to three months ahead, because this is one of the busiest ferry routes in Greece and tickets sell out fast. Book the Athens to Mykonos leg early too. From December to March only Blue Star sails, so there is less choice of times; check your date on the booking page before you plan around it.

  • Sometimes, mostly on windy days in July and August, and the Seajets fast boats are hit first. Because Blue Star sails every day of the year, a cancelled fast boat usually means switching to a slower ship rather than losing a day, although summer ships can be full. Contact the operator straight away to rebook or ask for a refund.

  • The New Port at Tourlos, about 2.5 km from Mykonos town and about 4 km from the airport. You can get there by local bus, by taxi, or on the sea bus shuttle from the Old Port. Taxis are hard to find in summer, so book one in advance or leave plenty of time.

  • Choose Piraeus if you are staying in central Athens, as metro Line 1 runs from the port into the centre. Choose Rafina if you are heading straight to Athens airport, since it is much closer to it. Piraeus is about 45 km from the airport, so allow at least an hour for the transfer.

  • The reverse route runs every day from Piraeus, with adult fares from €43 when we checked and a shortest crossing of 2 hr 40 min. You can also sail from Rafina. See our Athens (Piraeus) to Mykonos page, and book early in summer, as outbound sailings sell out too.

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