Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades and one of the most popular travel destinations in the area. There are plenty of ruins within easy reach and the island is proud of its beaches as well. The old walled city offers some of the most picturesque alleys on the entire island.

Port of Piraeus

The port of Piraeus (or Pireas*) is large and can be a little confusing when you first have to deal with it. Allow plenty of time to get to the gate your ferry departs from (which is printed on the ticket).

All the ferries to Naxos depart from Port Gate Ε7.

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

It takes between 3 h 30 min and 6 h to get from Athens to Naxos, depending on the type of ferry you are taking.

Is there a high speed ferry between Athens and Naxos?

Yes.

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

The price depends on the company and type of seat you choose.

This article tackles only the ferries from Piraeus to Naxos and return. There are also ferries from Rafina to Naxos (and return).

On the ferries operated by Sea Jets, from Piraeus to Naxos the single economy class ticket starts at €69.70 for an adult, while on the ferries operated by Blue Star Ferries , the single ticket starts at €43 for an adult.

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

The following ferries connect Piraeus to Naxos during the 2026 low season (March – May; September – October):

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Daily	6:45 AM	from 9-Jun to 13-Sept
Daily	7:00 AM	from 29-Apr to 31-May, from 1-Jun to 18-Oct
Daily	7:25 AM	till 4-Apr, from 8-Jun to 6-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	7:25 AM	from 5-Apr to 9-Apr, from 14-Apr to 7-Jun
Monday, Saturday	7:25 AM	from 6-Apr to 6-Jun
Wednesday, Friday	7:25 AM	from 8-Apr to 29-Apr, from 6-May to 5-Jun
Monday, Saturday	7:25 AM	from 7-Sept to 31-Oct
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday	7:25 AM	from 8-Sept to 13-Sept
Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday	8:00 AM	from 29-May to 1-Jun
Daily	8:00 AM	from 18-Jun to 14-Sept
Daily	9:00 AM	from 29-May to 14-Sept
Odd days	9:15 AM	from 3-Apr to 27-May, from 29-May to 31-May, from 1-Sept to 3-Oct, from 5-Oct to 17-Oct
Even days	9:15 AM	from 4-Apr to 26-Apr, from 28-Apr to 28-May, from 2-Sept to 14-Sept, from 16-Sept to 4-Oct, from 6-Oct to 18-Oct
Saturday	9:15 AM	on 30-May
Daily	3:00 PM	from 29-May to 27-Sept
Daily	5:30 PM	from 8-Jun to 12-Sept
Sunday	5:30 PM	on 5-Apr
Tuesday	5:30 PM	on 5-May
Thursday	5:30 PM	on 7-May
Saturday	5:30 PM	on 4-Apr, from 18-Apr to 9-May
Sunday	5:30 PM	from 19-Apr to 3-May
Monday	5:30 PM	till 4-May
Wednesday	5:30 PM	till 6-May
Friday	8:30 PM	till 8-May
Sunday	8:30 PM	on 12-Apr

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

The following ferries connect Piraeus to Naxos during the 2026 high season (July – August):

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Daily	6:45 AM	from 9-Jun to 13-Sept
Daily	7:00 AM	from 1-Jun to 18-Oct
Daily	7:25 AM	from 8-Jun to 6-Sept
Monday, Saturday	7:25 AM	from 6-Apr to 6-Jun
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	7:25 AM	from 14-Apr to 7-Jun
Wednesday, Friday	7:25 AM	from 6-May to 5-Jun
Monday to Thursday	8:00 AM	from 2-Jun To 18-Jun
Friday to Sunday	8:00 AM	from 5-Jun to 14-Jun
Daily	8:00 AM	from 18-Jun to 14-Sept
Daily	9:00 AM	from 29-May to 14-Sept
Odd days	9:15 AM	from 1-Jun to 31-Jul, from 1-Aug to 31-Aug
Even days	9:15 AM	from 2-Jun to 30-Jul, from 2-Aug to 30-Aug
Daily	3:00 PM	29-May to 27-Sept
Daily	5:30 PM	from 8-Jun to 12-Sept

Are there any overnight journeys between Athens and Naxos?

No.

Where can I buy tickets from?

The tickets can be bought from online here, from the ferry company’s websites , from the travel agents or from the ports.

Or just use this widget:

Does everyone charge the same prices?

Yes, the prices are the same regardless of where you book the ticket or purchase it from.

How about the ferries from Naxos to Athens?

The following ferries run between Naxos and Athens (Piraeus) during the 2026 high season:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Daily	9:30 AM	from 9-Jun to 13-Sept
Daily	10:05 AM	from 29-May to 28-Sept
Daily	11:10 AM	from 29-May to 15-Sept
Monday to Thursday	1:50 PM	from 2-Jun to 18-Jun
Friday to Sunday	2:20 PM	from 5-Jun to 14-Jun
Daily	2:20 PM	from 19-Jun to 14-Sept
Sunday, Saturday	2:30 PM	from 6-Jun to 18-Oct
Monday to Friday	3:00 PM	from 1-Jun to 16-Oct
Tuesday, Thursday	3:50 PM	from 2-Jun to 10-Sept
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday	5:10 PM	from 29-May to 14-Sept
Daily	6:00 PM	from 8-Jun to 6-Sept
Monday, Saturday	6:00 PM	from 6-Apr to 6-Jun
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	6:00 PM	from 14-Apr to 7-Jun
Wednesday, Friday	6:00 PM	from 5-May to 5-Jun
Daily	10:30 PM	from 9-Jun to 13-Sept

The following ferries run between Naxos and Athens (Piraeus) during the 2026 low season:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Sunday	9:30 AM	on 5-Apr, from 19-Apr to 10-May
Daily	9:30 AM	from 9-Jun to 13-Sept
Wednesday	9:30 AM	till 6-May
Sunday	9:30 AM	till 29-Mar
Monday	9:30 AM	till 4-May
Saturday	9:30 AM	from 4-Apr to 9-May
Thursday	9:30 AM	till 7-May
Tuesday	9:30 AM	till 5-May
Daily	10:05 AM	from 29-May to 28-Sept
Friday	11:05 AM	till 8-May
Daily	11:10 AM	from 29-May to 15-Sept
Odd days	11:10 AM	from 17-Sept to 3-Oct
Even days	11:10 AM	from 2-Sept to 3-Oct
Daily	11:15 AM	from 3-Apr to 27-May, from 5-Oct to 19-Oct
Daily	2:10 PM	from 29-Apr to 31-May
Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday	2:20 PM	from 29-May to 1-Jun
Daily	2:20 PM	from 19-Jun to 14-Sept
Sunday, Saturday	2:30 PM	from 6-Jun to 18-Oct
Monday to Friday	3:00 PM	from 1-Jun to 16-Oct
Tuesday, Thursday	3:50 PM	from 2-Jun to 10-Sept
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday	5:10 PM	from 29-May to 14-Sept
Daily	6:00 PM	till 4-Apr, from 8-Jun to 6-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	6:00 PM	from 5-Apr to 9-Apr, from 14-Apr to 7-Jun
Monday, Saturday	6:00 PM	from 6-Apr to 6-Jun, from 7-Sept to 31-Oct
Wednesday, Friday	6:00 PM	from 8-Apr to 29-Apr, from 5-May to 5-Jun
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday	6:00 PM	from 8-Sept to 13-Sept
Daily	10:30 PM	from 9-Jun to 13-Sept

Important note:

The ferry companies submit their schedules weekly to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine so there might be times when the online booking schedule doesn’t match the reality.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.

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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 July 2025.

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