Ferries from Athens to Mykonos (and return)[Updated 2024]

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The Mykonos to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article.

One of the best ways to save some money when getting from Athens to an island is by catching a ferry rather than flying. And Mykonos makes no exception. It is the perfect opportunity to see the beauty of the sea and enjoy making some friends along the way.

Port of Piraeus

The port of Piraeus (or Pireas*) is large and can be a little confusing at first. Make sure to allow plenty of time to find the terminal and your ferry.

All the ferries to Mykonos depart from Port Gate Ε7 (at Karaiskaki square ,Akti Tzelepi). The gate is both for passengers and vehicles.

>>more information on Getting from Athens to Piraeus

How long does it take to get from Athens to Mykonos?

The journey between the port of Piraeus (Athens) and Mykonos takes between 2 h 30 min and 5 h 50 min , depending on the type of ferry you are taking.

Is there a high-speed ferry between Athens and Mykonos?

Yes. The high-speed from SeaJets.

How much does it cost to get from Athens to Mykonos by ferry?

The price depends on the type of ferry, the company and the class of your seat.

On the ferries operated by Blue Star Ferries, the prices range between 43 EUR and 52 EUR for an adult, one way.

On the high-speed ferry operated by SeaJets, the price starts at 87.70 EUR for an adult, one way.

How many ferries per day depart from Athens to Mykonos during the low season?

In 2024, during the low season (Feb– May, Sep- Oct), the following ferries connect Athens (Piraeus) to Mykonos:

Day of the week Hour Dates
Thursday 6:00 AM on on 1-Feb
Daily 7:00 AM from 5-Apr to 25-Apr
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday 7:00 AM from 26-Apr to 28-May
Monday, Thursday, Saturday 7:00 AM from 27-Apr to 30-may
Wednesday 7:00 AM from 1-May to 29-May
Daily 7:00 AM from 31-May to 30-Sept
Daily 7:00 AM from 14-Jun to 15-Sept
Daily 7:00 AM from 14-Jun to 15-Sept
Tuesday 7:15 AM from 4-Jun to 10-Sept
Wednesday 7:15 AM from 5-Jun to 11-Sept
Sunday 7:15 AM from 9-Jun to 15-Sept
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:15 AM from 3-Jun to 14-Sept
Thursday to Sunday 7:30 AM from 1-Feb to 4-Feb
Daily 7:30 AM from 7-Feb to 26-Feb
Daily 7:30 AM from 7-Feb to 30-Apr
Thursday 7:30 AM on 2-May
Thursday 7:30 AM on 2-May
Saturday 7:30 AM on 4-May
Daily 7:30 AM from 6-May to 31-Oct
Daily except Wednesday 8:45 AM from 2-May to 15-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday 9:00 AM from 7-May to 11-Oct
Friday 10:00 AM on 3-May
Friday 3:00 PM on 23-Feb
Daily 4:00 PM from 1-May to 11-Oct
Monday 4:00 PM from 5-Feb to 26-Feb
Tuesday 4:00 PM from 6-Feb to 20-Feb, on 27-Feb
Monday 4:00 PM on 25-Mar

How many ferries per day depart from Athens to Mykonos during the high season?

The following ferries are available during the high season (Jun – Aug) 2024 between Athens (Piraeus) and Mykonos:

Day of the week Hour Dates
Daily 7:00 AM from 14-Jun to 15-Sept
Tuesday 7:15 AM from 4-Jun to 10-Sept
Wednesday 7:15 AM from 5-Jun to 11-Sept
Sunday 7:15 AM 9-Jun to 15-Sept
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:15 AM from 3-Jun to 14-Sept
Daily 7:30 AM from 6-May to 31-Oct
Daily except Wednesday 8:45 AM from 2-May to 15-Oct
Daily except Wednesday 8:45 AM from 2-May to 15-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday 9:00 AM from 7-May to 11-Oct
Sunday 12:00 PM from 8-Jun to 31-Aug
Daily 4:00 PM from 1-May to 11-Oct

Are there any overnight journeys between Athens and Mykonos?

No.

Where can I buy tickets from?

125x125You can book your tickets online from here. You can also book your tickets via a travel agent but the same restrictions apply. However, your local agent will have to book via a Greek Travel Agent so might as well do it yourself.

There’s always the possibility to buy the tickets directly from the port of Piraeus (Port Gate E1), whether you do it several days before departure or on the same day. During the busy time of the year (July and August) it’s advisable to buy your ticket 4-7 days prior to departure especially if you want to use a cabin. The deck seats are usually easily available even during the high season.

Does everyone charge the same prices?

If you buy the ticket directly from Athens it might cost a little less than if you choose to book it online. But the difference is not significant.

However, when you book online, service fees may apply based on the country you book from. And if you choose to get the tickets delivered via courier, you’ll pay the shipping fee (you can choose to pick them up in the port).

How about the ferries between Mykonos and Athens?

During the high season 2024, there are the following ferries between Mykonos and Athens:

Day of the week Hour Dates
Sunday 5:40 AM from 9-Jun to 1-Sept
Tuesday 11:40 AM from 7-May to 19-Sept
Friday 11:40 AM from 31-May to 27-Sept
Sunday 11:40 AM from 2-Jun to 29-Sept
Monday 11:55 AM from 6-May to 7-Oct
Wednesday 11:55 AM from 8-May to 9-Oct
Thursday 11:55 AM from 6-Jun to 29-Sept
Thursday 11:55 AM from 1-Jun to 28-Sept
Monday, Thursday, Saturday 1:10 PM from 9-May to 12-Oct
Daily 2:15 PM from 6-May to 31-Oct
Daily 2:35 PM from 31-May to 30-Sept
Daily 5:20 PM from 14-Jun to 15-Sept
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:55 PM from 3-Jun to 14-Sept
Sunday 9:35 PM from 9-Jun to 15-Sept

During the low season in 2024, you can travel from Mykonos to Athens (Piraeus):

Day of the week Hour Dates
Sunday 5:40 AM from 9-Jun to 1-Sept
Tuesday 8:00 AM from 6-Feb to 27-Feb
Tuesday 8:00 AM on 26-Mar
Tuesday 11:40 AM from 7-May to 19-Sept
Friday 11:40 AM from 3-May to 24-May, from 31-May to 27-Sept, from 4-Oct to11-Oct
Sunday 11:40 AM from 5-May to 26-May, from 2-Jun to 29-Sept, on 6-Oct
Monday 11:55 AM from 6-May to 7-Oct
Wednesday 11:55 AM from 8-May to 9-Oct
Thursday 11:55 AM from 2-May to 30-May, from 6-Jun to 29-Sept, from 3-Oct to 10-Oct
Saturday 11:55 AM from 4-May to 25-May, from 1-Jun to 28-Sept, from 5-Oct to 12-Oct
Monday, Thursday, Saturday 1:10 PM from 9-May to 12-Oct
Daily 2:05 PM from 5-Apr to 25-Apr
Wednesday 2:05 PM from 1-May to 29-May
Daily except Wednesday 2:15 PM from 26-Apr to 30-May
Daily 2:15 PM from 7-Feb to 26-Feb, from 27-Feb to 30-Apr
Thursday 2:15 PM on 2-May
Saturday 2:15 PM on 4-May
Daily 2:15 PM from 6-May to 31-Oct
Daily 2:35 PM from 31-May to 30-Sept
Friday 3:45 PM on 3-May
Daily 5:20 PM from 14-Jun to 15-Sept
Thursday 6:25 PM from 8-Feb to 22-Feb, on 29-Feb
Sunday 8:10 PM on 25-Feb
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:55 PM from 3-Jun to 14-Sept
Sunday 9:35 PM from 9-Jun to 15-Sept


Important note:

The ferry schedules available online are not very accurate. It’s not the websites’ fault at all. But the ferry companies submit their schedule to the Ministry of Merchant Marine weekly so the info you see today online might not be accurate next month.

Your best bet is to check this link the day before departure (or the day of before) just to make sure things haven’t changed.

Read more information about:

>>Ferries in Greece
>>Ferries from Athens: Dealing with the Port of Piraeus
>>Ferries from Mykonos to Syros
>>Ferries from Athens to Aegina
>>Ferries from Athens to Santorini
>>Ferries from Athens to Rhodes
>>Ferries from Athens to Crete
>>Ferries from Rafina to Mykonos
>>Ferries from Athens to Hydra
>>Ferries from Athens to Patmos
>>Ferries from Athens to Karpathos
>>Ferries from Santorini to Crete
>> Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Naxos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skopelos
>> Ferries from Corfu to Patras
>> Ferries from Rhodes to Kos
>>Ferries to and from Santorini
>> Ferries from Athens to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Crete
>> Ferries from Santorini to Karpathos
>>Ferries from Thessaloniki to Lesvos
>> Ferries to and from Mykonos
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Paros (and return)
>> Ferries from Crete to Gavdos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Santorini to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Ios
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Tinos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Athens to Naxos
>> Ferries from Athens to Thessaloniki
>> Ferries from Santorini to Syros
>> Ferries from Kavala to Thassos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skiathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Lesvos (Lesbos)
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Kos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Chios

Note:
* Pireas and Piraeus are exactly the same place, but you can find them spelled in both ways. All road signs though point to Pireas.
**The article was first published in 2009; latest schedule and price update was made as of February 2024.
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20 thoughts on “Ferries from Athens to Mykonos (and return)[Updated 2024]

  1. Hi, I am planning to visit Greece with some of my friends and wanted to know how reliable is the information posted above about the destinations between the islands. We’re planning to visit 10/17-10/27 to Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini, but I’ve read on information websites that ferries tend to stop running in October due to the weather and high winds. Is this true? I don’t want to be stranded!

    Also, the 9:30pm departure from Santorini to Athens, is that 5hr ride or 8hr ride? How much would a cabin for 4 be? is that the biggest cabin?

    Lastly, when prices quoted for seats in “lounge” how is that different than economy class? are the seats just located in a different part of the ship or is the seat better (like reclining seat,etc.)?

    Thanks for your help!

  2. @Janica:
    As I mentioned in the article as well, ferries DO stop working by the end of Sept/early-Oct (and sometimes even earlier) so chances to be able to depart on that period are very slim.

    Athens (Piraeus) to Mykonos: ferries depart until end of Oct so for this route your are lucky. [more connections are available b/c the new schedule was published – the 7:35 a.m. is daily and runs until Oct 31]

    Mykonos to Santorini (Thira): the ferries STOP working on Oct 11. So it’s impossible to fit this route in your schedule.

    Santorini to Athens: the ferries from the Santorini to Athens stop working by Oct 31 (but there are few connections in Oct). The 9:30 pm ferry to Athens takes 7 h 20 min to get to Athens. Runs on Thu and Sun only!

    The “lounges” seat are reserved seats (so you get a place to stay). The deck seats and economy ones are not reserved (you need to get on the ship early to catch a seat). The quality of the seat depends on the company though (the aircraft type ones are reclining).

    The 4 bed cabin on the 9:30 pm ferry from Santorini to Athens costs: €50,00 per person.

    Just remember that it’s impossible to get from Mykonos to Santorini by ferry in Oct. You can fly though.

  3. Hi,

    We have purchase our ferry tickets with 2 different ferry companies Blue Stars & Hellenic Seaways through their online booking system. Any idea if we need to change our print out into physical tickets? If yes, where should we go? Do they have offices on all the islands? Because for us, Athens will be our last stop.

    Thanks

  4. @Ann Duc: all the information required to use your ticket should be emailed by the ferry company when they confirm the reservation. For the questions you ask me, you are better off emailing them or looking on their websites to see where they’ve got offices.

  5. Hi,
    Me and my friends are planning to visit Athens and Mykonos island next year and I would like to know if the ticket price of the ferry from Athens to Mykonos island is on a return or one way basis?
    Thanks

  6. Hi there,

    We’re looking at returning from Mykonos to Athens on Friday May 14th 2010.
    What are the ferry times for us on this day?

    Thanks.

  7. We’re looking at returning from Mykonos to Athens on Saturday April 17th 2010.
    What are the ferry times for us on this day?

  8. Hi! We are going to use the ferry to go from Athens to Mykonos…but for the return, is there a better port to return to rather than Piraeus? Thanks. Our trip is in late June/July.

  9. Hi, I am travelling with 3 friends on Sun 27th June and we are catching the ferry to Mykonos from Piraeus. I am looking at booking the tickets online, but can’t find a description of each seating category for the ferry’s, so i don’t know which category to book?????
    The cheapest tickets is for ‘Deck Space’ do you know what this is?

    Thanks

  10. @Samara: deck ticket is without a seat reserved; there is also the option to book airline type of seat (as the name says, just like a seat in the airplane) or cabins (for 2 or 4). If you’ve got the budget for it, then go for a 4-bed cabin (outside or inside). Hope it helps.

  11. Hi,

    I’m looking to get a ferry from Athens to Mykonos on 13th July 2010. When I search for the available ferry times the only ones that come up are around 7am. Since this is high season shouldn’t there be other times in the afternoon?

    Thanks

  12. Sorry, I hadn’t checked back, saw your reply to my earlier question. So there isn’t another port closer to the Athens airport? That’s where we are headed upon return from Mykonos.

  13. I’m trying to book a ferry from Athens to Mykonos for August 5th but am confused about something. The ferries I am trying to book don’t give an option for whole cabin and only “berth/seat” but that states that “Passengers requesting berth in the selected cabin category, will be sharing the cabin with other passengers of the same gender.” So that means that I can’t sit with my husband?!?

  14. @Mar: there’s always the possibility to book a 2 berth cabin. and that’s a simple way to ensure intimacy. I only used the sleeper in trains and both me & hubby ended up in the same cabin (although it was 2nd class; we set wt another couple).

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