The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Pyrgos
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
9 h 15 m
Ferries per day
6
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Pyrgos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Pyrgos will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 6 ferries that leave Athens for Pyrgos on Wed, May 13, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 13 the direct ferries cover the 356 km distance in an average of 9 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
On Wed, May 13 the slowest ferries will take 10 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.
ARIADNE9:00 AM9h00Port of Piraeus6:00 PMHeraklion Port$411One-way0 transfers
ASTERION II9:00 PM9h50Port of Piraeus6:50 AMHeraklion Port$411One-way0 transfers
FESTOS PALACE9:00 PM9h30Port of Piraeus6:30 AMHeraklion Port$411One-way0 transfers
BLUE STAR DELOS5:00 PM13h30Port of Piraeus6:30 AMSitia$741One-way0 transfers
BLUE STAR DELOS5:00 PM10h00Port of Piraeus3:00 AMHeraklion Port$741One-way0 transfers
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 19:30 AM7h55Port of Piraeus5:25 PMHeraklion Port$1121One-way0 transfers
ARIADNE9:00 AM9h00Port of Piraeus6:00 PMHeraklion Port$411One-way0 transfers
FESTOS PALACE9:00 PM9h30Port of Piraeus6:30 AMHeraklion Port$411One-way0 transfers
ASTERION II9:00 PM9h50Port of Piraeus6:50 AMHeraklion Port$411One-way0 transfers
BLUE STAR DELOS5:00 PM10h00Port of Piraeus3:00 AMHeraklion Port$741One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare ferry for Athens to Pyrgos
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Pyrgos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 9h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $41, and a ferry costs an average of $41.
Distance: 192 nautical miles (356 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 38m Average total duration Fastest 9h 38m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Pyrgos take longer:
Ferry takes on average 9h 38m.
Athens to Pyrgos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 13h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Live departures
Athens to Pyrgos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Pyrgos ferries for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARIADNE | 9:00 AM Port of Piraeus | 9h00 | 6:00 PM Heraklion Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 1 | 9:30 AM Port of Piraeus | 7h55 | 5:25 PM Heraklion Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
BLUE STAR DELOS | 5:00 PM Port of Piraeus | 13h30 | 6:30 AM Sitia | 0 transfersDirect | |
BLUE STAR DELOS | 5:00 PM Port of Piraeus | 10h00 | 3:00 AM Heraklion Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
ASTERION II | 9:00 PM Port of Piraeus | 9h50 | 6:50 AM Heraklion Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
FESTOS PALACE | 9:00 PM Port of Piraeus | 9h30 | 6:30 AM Heraklion Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Pyrgos
Ferries from Athens to Pyrgos run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 38m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 192 nautical miles (356 km) distance in 7h 55m. There are 18 sailings per week.
Distance 192 nautical miles (356 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 18 |
Fastest ferry 7h 55m |
First ferry 12:20 AM |
Last ferry 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
FAQs: Ferry from Athens to Pyrgos
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Pyrgos 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 Pyrgos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Athens to Pyrgos
- 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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