The cheapest and fastest ferries from Astipalea to Athens
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
11 h
Average duration
11 h
Ferries per day
1
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Astipalea to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Astipalea to Athens will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Astipalea for Athens on Wed, Dec 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 03 the direct ferries cover the 282 km distance in an average of 11 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 11 h .
On Wed, Dec 03 the slowest ferries will take 11 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Astipalea to Athens
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Astipalea to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €57, and a flight costs an average of €73.
Distance: 152 nautical miles (282 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€57 Average price Cheapest | €79 Average price |
11h 9m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Astipalea to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Astipalea to Athens ferries for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:00 PM Astipalea | 11h00 | 2:00 AM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Astipalea to Athens
Ferries from Astipalea to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 9m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $70 (€57) if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 04:45, the last at 18:00. The fastest ferry covers the 152 nautical miles (282 km) distance in 11h 0m. There are 1 sailings per week. Ferries from Astipalea to Athens are available to foot passengers.

Distance 152 nautical miles (282 km) |
Average sailing duration 10h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€57) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 11h 0m |
First ferry 04:45 |
Last ferry 18:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Astipalea to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Astipalea to Athens with Blue Star Ferries for as low as $70 (€57). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Astipalea to Athens
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Astipalea to Athens by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Astypalea, which is located around 0.6 miles (881 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Astipalea to Athens
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
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