The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Milos (Island)
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Milos (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Milos (Island) will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Athens for Milos (Island) on Tue, Nov 25, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 25 the direct ferries cover the 158 km distance in an average of 5 h 18 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 4 h .
On Tue, Nov 25 the slowest ferries will take 7 h 20 m 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.
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Compare flight and ferry for Athens to Milos (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Milos (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €45.
Distance: 85 nautical miles (158 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€47 Average price Cheapest | €117 Average price |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Athens to Milos (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 16h40 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Aegean Sea Lines | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Aegean Sea Lines | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 8h05 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 4h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Athens to Milos (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Milos (Island) ferries for today, Monday, November 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARIADNE | 8:00 PM Port of Piraeus | 4h35 | 12:35 AM Port of Milos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, November 25 | |||||
ANEMOS | 12:00 PM Port of Piraeus | 7h20 | 7:20 PM Port of Milos | 0 transfersDirect | |
KNOSSOS PALACE | 7:00 PM Port of Piraeus | 4h00 | 11:00 PM Port of Milos | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Milos (Island)
Ferries from Athens to Milos (Island) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:40, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 85 nautical miles (158 km) distance in 4h 0m. There are 21 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Milos (Island) are available to foot passengers.








Distance 85 nautical miles (158 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 21 |
Fastest ferry 4h 0m |
First ferry 00:40 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Athens to Milos (Island) start from as low as $25 (€20) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $58 (€47) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 4 daily trains from Athens to Milos (Island) with 4 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 4h 0m but the average duration is 6h 29m
Train Operators
- Travel from Athens to Milos (Island) with Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Aegean Sea Lines, Zante Ferries, and Blue Star Ferries
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Seajets.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Port of Piraeus and arrive in Port of Milos
- First train typically departs at 12:40 AM and the last at 11:30 PM
Ferry operators: Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Aegean Sea Lines, Zante Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Aegeon Pelagos, Magic Sea Ferries from Athens to Milos (Island)You can travel by ferry between Athens to Milos (Island) with Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Aegean Sea Lines, Zante Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Aegeon Pelagos, Magic Sea Ferries for as low as $25 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Aegeon Pelagos
Seajets
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Zante Ferries
Blue Star Ferries
Magic Sea Ferries
Aegean Sea Lines
Fast Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Athens to Milos (Island)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Milos (Island) 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 Milos (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Milos, located 4.3 miles (7 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Athens to Milos (Island)
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki Tou Mina (0.3km)
- To Perivoli (0.5km)
- Ta Karnaria (0.7km)
- Main companies are Lavrio Taxi and Laurium Taxi Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 120, Lavrio Port Stop
- 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
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- O Hamos (0.6km)
- Mikros Apoplous (0.7km)
- Navagio (0.9km)
- Main companies are Milos Taxi and Milos Transfer Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Adamantas Stop
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