Ferry from Pissaetos (Ithaca) to Astakos

3h 05m · from €12.00 · 1 operator

By Dave Briggs

Pissaetos to Astakos at a glance

Ferries from Pissaetos (Ithaca) to Astakos are scheduled 22 times over the next 14 days, about 2 a day. The earliest departure in that window is 09:00 and the latest is 16:45. The crossing takes 3h 05m. The route is served by 1 operator: Ionion P. Lines. Published fares start from €12.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.

Sailings / 14 days22
Per day1.6
First departure09:00
Last departure16:45
Crossing time3h 05m
Fares from€12.00
Operators1

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Conventional ferry€12.00Book 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 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Pissaetos to Astakos Route Map

Map of the Ionian Islands showing the ferry route east-north-east from Pissaetos on Ithaca to Astakos, on the mainland coast.

Astakos is a quiet mainland harbour on the coast of Aetolia-Acarnania, and for much of the year this crossing to Pissaetos is the simplest way to get a car onto Ithaca without looping round through Patras or Kefalonia. It is a working link rather than a tourist shuttle: the quay at Astakos is small and unhurried, and Pissaetos itself is little more than a jetty a short drive from Vathy, Ithaca's main town, so it helps to have transport sorted for the final leg. The open stretch of the Ionian in between can carry a bit of a swell when the wind gets up, though the crossing is short enough that it rarely troubles anyone for long.

Expect a single daily sailing for much of the season, with a second departure added at the busiest point of summer -- check the schedule box above for the exact pattern on your travel dates, since operators add and trim departures through the year.

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Pissaetos to Astakos Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €12.00 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€12.00Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos

Weekly Pissaetos to Astakos Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

OperatorVesselDaysDepartsArrivesDurationFromSeasonBook
Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos conventional
all seven days		09:0012:053h 05m€12.00now to 2026-10-11Book the Ionion Pelagos sailing
Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos conventional
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat		09:0012:053h 05m€12.002026-10-12 to 2026-10-31Book the Ionion Pelagos sailing
Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos conventional
Sun		14:1517:203h 05m€12.002026-10-18 to 2026-10-25Book the Ionion Pelagos sailing
Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos conventional
Mon and Thu		16:4519:503h 05m€12.00now to 2026-10-29Book the Ionion Pelagos sailing
Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos conventional
Fri		16:4519:503h 05m€12.00now to 2026-10-30Book the Ionion Pelagos sailing
Ionion P. LinesIonion Pelagos conventional
Sun		16:4519:503h 05m€12.00now to 2026-10-11Book the Ionion Pelagos sailing

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Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Pissaetos to Astakos between 5 September 2026 and 18 September 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Sat 2026-09-0509:0012:053h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Sun 2026-09-0609:0012:053h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Sun 2026-09-0616:4519:503h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Mon 2026-09-0709:0012:053h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Mon 2026-09-0716:4519:503h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Tue 2026-09-0809:0012:053h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Wed 2026-09-0909:0012:053h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Thu 2026-09-1009:0012:053h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Thu 2026-09-1016:4519:503h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Fri 2026-09-1109:0012:053h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Fri 2026-09-1116:4519:503h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Sat 2026-09-1209:0012:053h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Sun 2026-09-1309:0012:053h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Sun 2026-09-1316:4519:503h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Mon 2026-09-1409:0012:053h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Mon 2026-09-1416:4519:503h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Tue 2026-09-1509:0012:053h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Wed 2026-09-1609:0012:053h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Thu 2026-09-1709:0012:053h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Thu 2026-09-1716:4519:503h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Fri 2026-09-1809:0012:053h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines
Fri 2026-09-1816:4519:503h 05mIonion PelagosIonion P. Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Pissaetos to Astakos?

Ferries from Pissaetos (Ithaca) to Astakos are scheduled 22 times over the next 14 days, about 2 a day. In that fortnight there are departures on all seven days. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Pissaetos to Astakos today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Pissaetos (Ithaca) to Astakos today. Departure time: 09:00.

How many ferries run from Pissaetos to Astakos this week?

11 sailings from Pissaetos (Ithaca) to Astakos are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 2 a day on the days it runs.

What time is the first ferry from Pissaetos to Astakos?

Scheduled departures from Pissaetos (Ithaca) to Astakos leave at 09:00 and 16:45.

How long is the ferry from Pissaetos to Astakos?

The crossing from Pissaetos (Ithaca) to Astakos takes 3h 05m.

How much does the Pissaetos to Astakos ferry cost?

Published fares for the Pissaetos (Ithaca) to Astakos ferry start from €12.00 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 Pissaetos to Astakos route?

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

Tips for the Pissaetos to Astakos ferry

  • Board early to secure a good seat on open-plan ferries – the best spots near windows and on the outside deck fill quickly.
  • Gather your belongings and move towards the appropriate exit before the vessel docks rather than scrambling at the last minute.
  • Senior discounts are offered by several operators for passengers over 65; the discount is applied automatically if you select the correct age category.
  • Passports or national identity cards are required for all passengers on domestic Greek ferry routes – carry yours in your day bag, not buried in your hold luggage.
  • Non-EU passengers should ensure their passport has sufficient remaining validity; crew do occasionally check at embarkation.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 30 August 2026.