Ferries from Athens · 2026
Every Athens-to-Cyclades ferry, compared
Two ports, four operators, twelve islands. The shortest crossing from Athens (Piraeus) to Mykonos is 2h30m; the longest car-friendly route to Santorini is around 8 hours. This page compares all of them on duration, price and frequency.
Takeaways by Touristas AI
Direct routes from Athens (Piraeus)
| Destination | Shortest crossing | Starting price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens → Santorini | 4h 50m | €46.50 | See schedule |
| Athens → Mykonos | 2h 30m | €37 | See schedule |
| Athens → Paros | 3h 30m | €35 | See schedule |
| Athens → Naxos | 3h 45m | €35 | See schedule |
| Athens → Milos | 4h | €38 | See schedule |
Picking the right Athens-to-Cyclades crossing
Off-season (Nov–March)
High-speed routes drop to 1–2 sailings/day. Some islands (Folegandros, Amorgos) become reachable only via Naxos or Santorini transfers. Plan ahead — published schedules change weekly.
Travelling with a car
Only conventional ferries (Blue Star, Hellenic Highspeed) carry vehicles. Book the car ticket weeks ahead in August. Many travellers rent on-island instead — usually cheaper.
Island-hopping multiple islands
Athens → Santorini → Mykonos → Athens (most popular). Athens → Naxos → Paros → Mykonos → Athens (more relaxed). The Small Cyclades (Koufonisia, Schinoussa) need a Naxos transfer.
On a tight schedule
High-speed catamarans win on door-to-door time. Avoid the 06:45 Piraeus departure if you have ATH airport baggage to manage — taxi traffic from airport to Piraeus port can hit 90 minutes at rush hour.