Ferry from Astakos to Pissaetos (Ithaca)

3h 30m to 3h 45m · from €13.00 · 1 operator

By Dave Briggs

Astakos to Pissaetos at a glance

Ferries from Astakos to Pissaetos (Ithaca) are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. The earliest departure in that window is 13:30 and the latest is 18:30. The crossing takes between 3h 30m and 3h 45m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Ionion P. Lines. Published fares start from €13.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 15 December 2026.

Sailings / 14 days14
How oftenAbout one a day
First departure13:30
Last departure18:30
Fastest3h 30m
Slowest3h 45m
Fares from€13.00
Operators1

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Conventional ferry€13.00Book now
Economy€13.00Book now

Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.

Sailings in the next fortnight run on all seven days
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Operators have published this route's timetable to 15 December 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Astakos to Pissaetos through the year

Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in June (about one a day).

Sailings a day, last 12 months

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Month by month
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
November 20252626 of 30about one a day
December 20252828 of 31about one a day
January 20262727 of 31about one a day
February 20262525 of 28about one a day
March 20262929 of 31about one a day
April 20262929 of 30about one a day
May 20263030 of 31about one a day
June 20263030 of 30about one a day
July 20263131 of 31about one a day
August 20263131 of 31about one a day
September 20263030 of 30about one a day
October 20263131 of 31about one a day

November 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing26 of 30
Sailings26 about one a day
Usual departure13:00
OperatorsIonion Pelagos (Ionio Pelagos)

These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.

Astakos to Pissaetos Route Map

Map of the Ionian Islands showing the ferry route west-south-west from Astakos to Pissaetos.

Astakos to Pissaetos is a little over three hours aboard the Ionion Pelagos. Astakos is a quiet working port on the mainland's west coast, and the crossing heads out into the Ionian towards the west side of Ithaca. Fares start around €13.

Pissaetos is Ithaca's main ferry port, functional rather than scenic, with very little at the dock itself. Vathy, the island's capital, is a short taxi or bus ride away over the hill, and Kioni and Frikes lie to the north. Foot passengers should sort onward transport in advance, since the port is not a village.

The route runs about once a day, and the timetable below shows current sailings and fares. Astakos also serves Sami on Kefalonia, so the same mainland port covers both islands.

Weekly Astakos to Pissaetos Ferry Schedule

What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Astakos.

Ionion P. Lines

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Vasos K. conventional · 3h 30m to 3h 45m · from €13.00

DaysDeparts
Mon to Sat		13:30
Sun		18:30

Sailings already published, month by month

The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 15 December 2026. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.

  • November 2026: sails every day from 13 November, 1 sailing a day. Earliest departure 13:30, latest 18:30. Fastest crossing 3h 30m. Conventional ferries: Ionion P. Lines.
  • December 2026: sails every day to 15 December, 1 sailing a day. Earliest departure 13:30, latest 18:30. Fastest crossing 3h 30m. Conventional ferries: Ionion P. Lines.

Astakos to Pissaetos Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €13.00 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.

Vessel classFromOperatorVessel
Conventional ferry€13.00Ionion P. LinesVasos K.

Ticket classes by operator

Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.

Ionion P. Lines

Ticket typeCategoryFare
Economypassenger€13.00

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Astakos to Pissaetos between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Fri 13 November13:3017:153h 45mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Sat 14 November13:3017:153h 45mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Sun 15 November18:3022:003h 30mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Mon 16 November13:3017:153h 45mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Tue 17 November13:3017:153h 45mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Wed 18 November13:3017:153h 45mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Thu 19 November13:3017:153h 45mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Fri 20 November13:3017:153h 45mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Sat 21 November13:3017:153h 45mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Sun 22 November18:3022:003h 30mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Mon 23 November13:3017:153h 45mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Tue 24 November13:3017:153h 45mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Wed 25 November13:3017:153h 45mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines
Thu 26 November13:3017:153h 45mVasos K.Ionion P. Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Astakos to Pissaetos?

Ferries from Astakos to Pissaetos (Ithaca) are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. In that fortnight there are departures on all seven days. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 15 December 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Astakos to Pissaetos today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Astakos to Pissaetos (Ithaca) today. Departure time: 13:30.

How many ferries run from Astakos to Pissaetos this week?

7 sailings from Astakos to Pissaetos (Ithaca) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day this week.

What time is the first ferry from Astakos to Pissaetos?

The first ferry from Astakos to Pissaetos (Ithaca) leaves at 13:30 and the last at 18:30.

How long is the ferry from Astakos to Pissaetos?

The fastest crossing from Astakos to Pissaetos (Ithaca) takes 3h 30m and the slowest 3h 45m.

How much does the Astakos to Pissaetos ferry cost?

Published fares for the Astakos to Pissaetos (Ithaca) ferry start from €13.00 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.

Which ferry companies operate the Astakos to Pissaetos route?

The Astakos to Pissaetos (Ithaca) route is served by Ionion P. Lines. Crossings run on conventional ferries.

Tips for the Astakos to Pissaetos ferry

  • If you are joining a longer island-hopping route and not returning to the same base, travel with everything you need from the start – you cannot go back for forgotten items.
  • If you want to avoid the worst of the meltemi, book morning departures from exposed Aegean ports in July and August – conditions are typically calmer before midday.
  • On a sunny day, the sheltered lee side of the vessel (the side facing away from the wind) is the most comfortable spot on the outer deck.
  • Name corrections on ferry tickets are usually possible up to a few hours before departure – contact the operator promptly if you notice a spelling error.
  • Fresh air almost always helps with sea sickness – going outside on deck and looking at the horizon is more effective than staying in an enclosed saloon.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 13 November 2026.