Which travel companies can get me from Athens to Piraeus?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Athens to Piraeus: You can take a ferry from Athens to Piraeus with Blue Star Ferries or Golden Star Ferries. Cheap tickets can be found for $81 (€74) with Blue Star Ferries from Athens to Piraeus. You can take a train from Athens to Piraeus with Greek Railways (Suburban) or Hellenic Train. Cheap tickets can be found for $10 (€9) with Hellenic Train from Athens to Piraeus.

Is it possible to travel directly between Athens and Piraeus?

Yes, there are direct routes from Athens to Piraeus with the following travel companies: You can find 25 direct trains per day to Piraeus with Greek Railways (Suburban) or Hellenic Train. Direct services to Piraeus tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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Travel Information to Piraeus from Athens

Distance	6 miles (9 km)
Available travel modes	Train
Popular travel companies	Blue Star Ferries or Greek Railways (Suburban)

Take a train to travel 6 miles (9 km) from Athens to Piraeus. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Blue Star Ferries or Greek Railways (Suburban) among others. Travelers can even take a direct ferry or train from Athens to Piraeus.

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All travel companies: Ferry from Athens to Piraeus

You can travel by ferry for as low as $86 (€74). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Blue Star Ferries, a prominent Greek ferry operator founded in 1965, offers a range of modern vessels including the Blue Star Delos, Blue Star Paros, and Blue Star Naxos, each featuring Economy, Business, and VIP classes. These ferries are equipped with amenities such as comfortable lounges, restaurants, cafes, and shops, ensuring a pleasant journey. Passengers can choose from various ticket types, including standard seats, private cabins, and vehicle transport options. Blue Star Ferries is renowned for its top routes, connecting Athens (Piraeus) to popular destinations like Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes, making it a preferred choice for travelers exploring the stunning Greek islands.

Travel information from Athens to Piraeus with Blue Star Ferries:

Average Duration: 12 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: $86

Golden Star Ferries, a prominent ferry operator from Greece, was founded in 2011 and has since become a key player in the Aegean Sea. The company operates a fleet of modern vessels, including high-speed ferries and conventional ships, offering various classes such as economy, business, and VIP. Onboard amenities include comfortable seating, air-conditioned lounges, cafes, and restaurants, ensuring a pleasant journey for all passengers. Golden Star Ferries provides a range of ticket options, accommodating foot passengers, cars, and other vehicles, as well as offering private cabins for added comfort. The top routes serviced by Golden Star Ferries include Rafina to Mykonos, Rafina to Santorini, and Rafina to Paros, making it a popular choice for travelers exploring the Cyclades islands.

Golden Star Ferries from Athens to Piraeus travel information:

Average Duration: 30 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: $94

FAQs: Travel from Athens to Piraeus

FAQs: Travel to Piraeus easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Piraeus.

There are 1 travel options to Piraeus from Athens. You can take a train.

The fastest way from Athens to Piraeus is by train with an average journey time of 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to Piraeus that take longer:

You should expect to travel around 6 miles (9 km) between Athens and Piraeus.

The average frequency per day from Athens to Piraeus is:

14 ferries per day.
Around 25 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Athens to Piraeus as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Athens to Piraeus:

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Athens to Piraeus:

You can take a ferry from Athens to Piraeus with Blue Star Ferries or Golden Star Ferries. Cheap tickets can be found for $81 (€74) with Blue Star Ferries from Athens to Piraeus.
You can take a train from Athens to Piraeus with Greek Railways (Suburban) or Hellenic Train. Cheap tickets can be found for $10 (€9) with Hellenic Train from Athens to Piraeus.

Yes, there are direct routes from Athens to Piraeus with the following travel companies:

You can find 25 direct trains per day to Piraeus with Greek Railways (Suburban) or Hellenic Train.

Direct services to Piraeus tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Your trip from Athens to Piraeus doesn't have to end in Piraeus. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Izmir, Aegina, Athina, Santorini or Mykonos. If you’d like to add Izmir, Aegina, Athina, Santorini or Mykonos to your Athens to Piraeus tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Piraeus today!