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Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Skopelos
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Skopelos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 13h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $62, while a ferry costs an average of $62.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Driving |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 26m Average total duration Fastest 12h 26m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 13h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Athens to Skopelos by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Athens to Skopelos is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:00 PM 11h45 Athens 6:45 AM Skopelos $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 PM 11h45 Athens 6:45 AM Skopelos $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:59 PM 11h16 Athens 8:15 AM Skopelos $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:00 PM 12h15 Athens 5:15 AM Skopelos $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:00 PM 12h15 Athens 6:15 AM Skopelos $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Athens to Skopelos
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- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Skopelos as scheduled services by ferry and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Piraeus and arrive in Mytilene.
- Travel with Blue Star Ferries to go to Skopelos by ferry.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries.
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