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How to get from Mykonos to Athens by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Mykonos to Athens ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Mykonos to Athens is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Mykonos to Athens can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Mykonos to Athens ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries. This way you can find the best price for a Mykonos Athens ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines or Hellenic Seaways ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Mykonos to Athens simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Mykonos to Athens Ferry Information

Port of departure
Mykonos
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of arrival
Athens
Greece
Attica
Distance
95 mi
Ferry Companies
Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Agoudimos Lines, Golden Star Ferries
Frequency of crossings
5 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
2 hrs. 30 min
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Ferry Mykonos Athens: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Mykonos to Athens, you'll find tickets ranging from $45 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $315 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Mykonos-Athens route is $156. The average ferry crossing time from Mykonos to Athens is 4 hrs. 15 min. The slowest ferries will take 5 hrs. 30 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will reach Athens in 2 hrs. 25 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Mykonos at 05:40. The last ferry to Athens leaves Mykonos at 20:20.

Average price of a Mykonos Athens ferry crossing
$156
Price range for Mykonos Athens ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$45 - $315
Average crossing time Mykonos Athens
4 hrs. 15 min
Departure time of first ferry to Athens
05:40
Departure time of last ferry to Athens
20:20
Arrival time first ferry to Athens
00:50
Arrival time of last ferry to Athens
23:55

Why take a ferry from Mykonos to Athens ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Mykonos to Athens ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Athens. Here are 3 reasons why we think Mykonos to Athens ferry is an ideal way to travel.

Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
There is no better way to travel between Mykonos and Athens with your family than by ferry. Everything is easier. As soon as you leave Mykonos, imagine your children discovering the ship, spending long moments playing in the areas reserved for the youngest or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest movies in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marveling at a magic show or other countless activities. This boat trip between Mykonos and Athens will remain an unforgettable moment for your children.
Resting in a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to book a cabin for the crossing from Mykonos to Athens, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Equipped with bunks, private bathrooms and sometimes even portholes or balconies, the cabins are just like real hotel rooms. If their use is more obvious during a night crossing, it is perfectly possible to book one during the day.
To get some sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. During the Mykonos-Athens crossing, access the outside of the Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines or Hellenic Seaways ship to take a breath of fresh air. The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will instantly soothe you. You'll arrive in Athens perfectly zen and full of energy.

Which companies operate between Mykonos and Athens?

If you're looking to travel between Mykonos and Athens by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines or Hellenic Seaways who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

Sea Jets Mykonos Athens
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company created in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Mykonos-Athens fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Mykonos and Athens. Sea Jets operates 14 crossings a week to Athens from Mykonos and the journey time is 2 hrs. 30 min. More information about Sea Jets
2 hrs. 30 min
14 crossings a week
Cyclades Fast Ferries Mykonos Athens
Cyclades Fast Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries was founded in 2003 and is based in Greece. It offers fast crossings between the Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Mykonos-Athens fares and book a Cyclades Fast Ferries ticket between Mykonos and Athens. More information about Cyclades Fast Ferries
Minoan Lines Mykonos Athens
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines is a Greek shipping company created in 1972 and providing passenger transport in Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Mykonos-Athens fares and book a Minoan Lines ticket between Mykonos and Athens. More information about Minoan Lines
Blue Star Ferries Mykonos Athens
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Mykonos-Athens route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad of islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Mykonos-Athens fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Mykonos and Athens. Blue Star Ferries operates 13 crossings a week to Athens from Mykonos and the journey time is 4 hrs. 20 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
4 hrs. 20 min
13 crossings a week
Aegean Speed Lines Mykonos Athens
Aegean Speed Lines
Aegean Speed Lines is a ferry company based in Greece that offers ferry services between the Greek islands and the ports of the Greek mainland. On Vivanoda, you can compare Mykonos-Athens fares and book a Aegean Speed Lines ticket between Mykonos and Athens. More information about Aegean Speed Lines
Hellenic Seaways Mykonos Athens
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Mykonos-Athens fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Mykonos and Athens. More information about Hellenic Seaways

Where do the ferries leave from in Mykonos? Where do the boats arrive in Athens?

Port of departure in Mykonos

Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines or Hellenic Seaways ferries depart for Athens from the following ports in Mykonos:

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Port of arrival in Athens

Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ships arrive in Athens from the following ports:

Athens Piraeus E1
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Athens Piraeus E6
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Mykonos to Athens, it will take you at least 2 hrs. 30 min to cover the 95 mi between Mykonos and Athens.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Mykonos and Athens in winter) and the ferry company (Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines and Hellenic Seaways). There are currently 5 crossings a day between Mykonos and Athens.

There are 6 ferry companies operating between Mykonos and Athens: Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines and Hellenic Seaways.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Agoudimos Lines, Golden Star Ferries.

Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Agoudimos Lines, Golden Star Ferries on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and safely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Mykonos Athens ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are not refundable or changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Mykonos and Athens, you will travel 95 mi.

To go by boat from Mykonos to Athens, you can find prices ranging from $45 for the lowest, to $315 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $156.

The first ferry leaves Mykonos at 05:40 for Athens.

The last ferry to Athens from Mykonos usually departs at 20:20.

Experience a crossing between Mykonos and Athens

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Mykonos-Athens crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Mykonos Athens cruise aboard Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries, we retrace here the different stages of the journey, from boarding in Mykonos to disembarking in Athens. You will also find practical information about Mykonos and Athens.

Boarding in Mykonos

Here are the steps to embark before your Mykonos Athens sea voyage begins:

  • Presentation at the port of Mykonos / You must arrive at the port of Mykonos sufficiently in advance. Please check with your Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets company. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Mykonos-Athens crossing / In Mykonos, present your identity papers (passport or national identity card) and the booking number at the Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets ticket offices at the Mykonos ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same but is done directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Athens / From the Mykonos ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcasted. By car, follow the instructions of Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines or Hellenic Seaways staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the ship between Mykonos and Athens

During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the Sea Jets, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines or Hellenic Seaways ship as they see fit. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

The arrival of the ferry in Athens

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Athens:

  • The ferry enters Athens harbor / You will not be able to reach the garage until you are invited by the crew. There is no need to rush. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Athens on the outside deck.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Athens Harbor.
  • Leaving the ship and discovering Athens / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Athens, you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, leave the port and Athens is waiting for you!

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