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Ferry from Tinos to Piraeus.

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

Fastest crossing
2h 20mSeajets · checked 24 Sept 2026
Lowest adult fare
€38.50checked 24 Sept 2026
Ferry operators
2Blue Star Ferries, Seajets

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

Passengers
2 passengers

Lowest adult fare we found: €38.50, checked 24 September 2026.

Live availability and booking via Ferryhopper, our ferry booking partner.

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

How do you get from Tinos to Piraeus by ferry?

Blue Star Ferries sails from Tinos to Piraeus every day of the year, taking about 3 hr 40 min to 5 hr 30 min, and Ferryhopper notes up to three Tinos to Piraeus sailings a day. Seajets adds faster boats in the warmer months, taking 2 hr 20 min to 2 hr 45 min. Blue Star fares were mostly €39.50 to €50 in Ferryhopper's data checked on 24 September 2026; see the fare table for the lowest prices.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Tinos 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 Tinos to Piraeus route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
Blue Star FerriesConventional ferry3 hr 40 min to 5 hr 30 minCars and motorbikes€39.50
SeajetsHigh-speed ferry2 hr 20 min to 2 hr 45 minCars and motorbikesSee live fares

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

  • Blue Star FerriesDaily in almost every month of Ferryhopper's table of last year's data, and six days a week in July and September. Cabins available.
  • SeajetsMay to September in last year's data, from once a week to four days a week. Fares are higher than on Blue Star; check the booking page.

02Fares

Tinos 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 Tinos and Piraeus, both directions
PassengersTinos → PiraeusPiraeus → Tinos
1 adult€38.50€38.50
2 adults€77€77
2 adults and a car€157.50€157.50
2 adults, 2 children and a car€177.10€195.40

Source: Ferryhopper route page · checked

Lowest fares shown on Ferryhopper's Piraeus - Tinos page when we checked on 2026-09-24; outbound is Tinos to Piraeus, inbound Piraeus to Tinos. Fares change with the date, vessel and demand; the booking page shows the current price. Each row is the cheapest figure found for that party and may come from a different sailing.

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03Schedule by season

Tinos to Piraeus ferry schedule by season.

Boats run from Tinos to Piraeus every day, all year. Ferryhopper says the route typically has up to three sailings a day. Its operator table, based on last year's data, shows Blue Star Ferries sailing daily in most months and six days a week in July and September. Seajets appears from May to September: twice a week in May and June, once a week in July and August, and four days a week in September. From October to April, Blue Star is the only company listed. We did not have a sampled timetable for this direction, so check exact departure times on the booking page.

The Journey

The Tinos to Piraeus crossing.

Tinos is the island of marble villages, dovecotes and the great pilgrimage church of Panagia Evangelistria, and it is a favourite with Greek visitors as well as travellers looking for a quieter neighbour to Mykonos. Its closeness to Athens makes the ferry home a comfortable half-day trip.

Two companies sail this direction to Piraeus. Blue Star Ferries runs every day of the year on large conventional ships, and Seajets adds high-speed boats on some days from late spring to September. Tinos also has frequent boats to Rafina, the smaller Athens port east of the city, which many travellers use when heading to the airport; this page covers the Piraeus route.

Piraeus is Athens' main port, with direct metro links into the city and on to the airport. It suits travellers staying in central Athens or catching a ferry, train or bus onward. If your only goal is the airport, compare this route with Tinos to Rafina before you book.

Plan ahead for the big religious holidays, especially around 15 August, when Tinos fills with pilgrims and boats both to and from the island are in heavy demand. In July and August, book early too, particularly for cars and cabins.

How long the crossing takes

Ferryhopper gives a shortest trip of 2 hours 20 minutes from Tinos to Piraeus and a usual range of 2 hours 20 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes for the route. The Seajets high-speed boats take 2 hours 20 to 2 hours 45 minutes. Blue Star Ferries takes between 3 hours 40 minutes and 5 hours 30 minutes, depending on the month and the islands it calls at on the way; our own older data gave a maximum of 4 hours 21 minutes, which the newer figures replace. The two ports are about 77 nautical miles apart, roughly 145 km.

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04The ports

Where the Tinos to Piraeus ferry docks.

Departure port

Tinos

TIN · 37.5361° N 25.1633° E

Ferries leave from the port of Tinos in Chora, the island capital, on the south coast. The harbour is part of the town, so ticket offices, cafés, restaurants, pharmacies and shops are all close by. From central hotels or the Church of Panagia Evangelistria it is roughly a 10 to 15-minute walk. If you are driving, there is some parking along the waterfront. The island's main bus station is in the port area, with buses to villages such as Pyrgos, Kalloni and Porto, and a taxi from nearby places like Agios Sostis or Kionia takes 10 to 15 minutes. Check which quay your ship uses and arrive in good time.

Arrival port

Athens (Piraeus)

PIR · 37.9475° N 23.6412° E

At Piraeus, Cyclades ships most often use gates E6 and E7, although the berth can change with port traffic, so check your ticket and the display boards. A free shuttle bus runs inside the port, stopping at every gate. Central Athens is about 25 minutes away on the metro (Line 1 or Line 3), or 25 to 40 minutes by taxi. For Athens airport, allow about an hour by public transport or around 45 minutes by car or taxi, and add time for traffic.

05On Board

On board the Tinos to Piraeus ferry.

The Blue Star ships have air-conditioned lounges, snack bars and restaurants, Wi-Fi on most sailings, and facilities for passengers with disabilities and pets. On the conventional ships you can book a cabin for one to four people, inside, with a window or shared, or an airline-style numbered seat or a business-lounge seat. The Seajets high-speed boats have no cabins, but offer numbered seats plus business and VIP lounges. There is no luggage check-in; keep bags with you or in the luggage area, and stay under about 50 kg. Pets travel free, under each company's own rules.

06Weather and cancellations

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

The route from Tinos to Piraeus runs straight into the summer meltemi, the north wind that peaks in July and August. The Seajets high-speed boats are the most likely to be delayed or kept in port on those days, while the Blue Star ships usually sail, though they may be late. The port authority can hold any departure in unsafe conditions. With Blue Star sailing daily, a cancellation usually means taking the next ship; your operator will rebook or refund you. Leave a buffer before any flight from Athens, and consider Rafina as a fallback.

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07Travel Tips

Tinos to Piraeus ferry travel tips.

  1. Around 15 August, Tinos is extremely busy with pilgrims; book your return well in advance.

  2. For the fastest crossing, look for a Seajets boat between May and September, at about 2 hr 20 min to 2 hr 45 min.

  3. For year-round reliability, Blue Star sails every day and carries cars.

  4. If you are heading straight to the airport, compare the Tinos to Rafina ferry, which lands closer to it.

  5. Use the free shuttle bus inside Piraeus port if your ship docks far from the metro.

08Alternatives

Other ways between Tinos and Piraeus.

For the outward trip, see our Athens (Piraeus) to Tinos page. Tinos also has frequent ferries to Rafina, east of Athens and closer to the airport; see our Tinos to Rafina page. Tinos has no airport; the nearest are on Mykonos (JMK) and Syros (JSY), both a short ferry ride away, so check airline schedules separately if you would rather fly.

The return crossingPiraeus → Tinos2h 25m · from €50
Change boat in Kythnos (Merihas)
  1. Leg 1: Tinos → Kythnos (Merihas)
  2. Leg 2: Kythnos (Merihas) → Piraeus
Change boat in Syros (Ermoupoli)
  1. Leg 1: Tinos → Syros (Ermoupoli)15 min · from €12
  2. Leg 2: Syros (Ermoupoli) → Piraeus
Change boat in Paros (Parikia)
  1. Leg 1: Tinos → Paros (Parikia)1h 5m · from €36
  2. Leg 2: Paros (Parikia) → Piraeus
Change boat in Mykonos
  1. Leg 1: Tinos → Mykonos15 min · from €10
  2. Leg 2: Mykonos → 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.

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10Route matrix

All ferry routes from Tinos.

Every direct route from Tinos 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 Tinos: fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Tinos → Andros (Gavrio)40 min€198Fast Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries
Tinos → Kea (Korissia)Blue Star Ferries
Tinos → Kythnos (Merihas)Blue Star Ferries
Tinos → Mykonos15 min€1011Golden Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries
Tinos → Paros (Parikia)1h 5m€366Golden Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries
Tinos → PiraeusYou are hereBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Tinos → RafinaFast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Seajets
Tinos → Santorini (Athinios)Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries
Tinos → Syros (Ermoupoli)15 min€123Seajets, Blue Star Ferries

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

Questions

Tinos to Piraeus ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • Between 2 hours 20 minutes and 5 hours 30 minutes. Seajets high-speed boats take 2 hours 20 to 2 hours 45 minutes, and Blue Star Ferries 3 hours 40 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes, depending on the stops. Check the arrival time for your sailing on the booking page.

  • In Ferryhopper's monthly data, Blue Star Ferries fares were €39.50 in most months and €50 in some. Seajets costs more. Ferryhopper's indicative fare table, shown on this page, gives the lowest prices seen for one adult, two adults and families with a car. Prices change with the date and demand.

  • Every day, all year. Ferryhopper notes up to three sailings a day. Blue Star Ferries sails daily in most months of last year's data, and Seajets adds boats between May and September, from once to four times a week.

  • Yes. Ferryhopper says both the conventional ferries and the high-speed catamarans on the Piraeus and Tinos route have car decks, though space on the catamarans is more limited. Book early in summer and around 15 August, and arrive well ahead of departure with a vehicle.

  • Blue Star Ferries is the most dependable, sailing daily all year, with cabins, a car deck and lower fares. Seajets is faster, at about 2 hours 20 to 2 hours 45 minutes, but runs only a few days a week between May and September and costs more.

  • Yes. Seajets high-speed boats reach Piraeus in about 2 hours 20 to 2 hours 45 minutes, on some days between May and September. Tinos also has fast boats to Rafina, the other Athens port, which may be more frequent; compare both on the booking page.

  • No regular overnight sailings appear in the data we have; the longest crossings take about 5 hours 30 minutes. You can still book a cabin on the Blue Star ships for a quiet place to rest, especially on early morning or late departures.

  • Choose Piraeus if you are staying in central Athens or connecting to other ferries, as the metro runs straight into the city. Choose Rafina if you are going to the airport or eastern Attica, as it is closer. Tinos has frequent boats to both.

  • Cyclades ships usually use gates E6 and E7, though this can change. A free shuttle bus links all the gates, the metro reaches central Athens in about 25 minutes, and the airport is about an hour away by public transport.

  • The meltemi in July and August can delay or cancel the Seajets boats, and the port authority can hold any ship in rough seas. Your operator will rebook or refund you. Because Blue Star sails every day, and Tinos also has boats to Rafina, there is usually another way back soon.

  • Blue Star Ferries and Seajets also sail the outward route, with a shortest trip of about 2 hours 25 minutes. See our Athens (Piraeus) to Tinos page for times, fares and tips.

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