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Ferry from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Athens (Piraeus)

22h 20m to 23h 25m · from €75.00 · 1 operator

Kastellorizo to Piraeus at a glance

Ferries from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Athens (Piraeus) are scheduled 2 times over the next 7 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 11:15 and the latest is 13:40. The crossing takes between 22h 20m and 23h 25m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €75.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.

Sailings / 7 days2
How often2 or 3 times a week
First departure11:15
Last departure13:40
Fastest22h 20m
Slowest23h 25m
Fares from€75.00
Operators1

Tickets from

Conventional ferry€75.00Book now
ECO Deck€93.00Book 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 Mon and Fri
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Operators have published this route's timetable to 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Kastellorizo to Piraeus through the year

Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in June (2 or 3 times a week).

Sailings a day, last 12 months

Tap a month to see how it ran

Month by month
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
October 202599 of 312 or 3 times a week
November 202577 of 30about twice a week
December 202588 of 31about twice a week
January 202688 of 31about twice a week
February 202666 of 28about twice a week
March 202699 of 312 or 3 times a week
April 202677 of 30about twice a week
May 202699 of 312 or 3 times a week
June 202699 of 302 or 3 times a week
July 202699 of 312 or 3 times a week
August 202699 of 312 or 3 times a week
September 202698 of 302 or 3 times a week

October 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing9 of 31
Sailings9 2 or 3 times a week
Usual departure13:40
OperatorsBlue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)

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

Kastellorizo to Piraeus Route Map

Map of the Dodecanese showing the ferry route west-north-west from Kastellorizo to Piraeus.

Megisti to Piraeus is the longest domestic ferry journey in Greece, running around 23 hours on Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star Patmos. The ship leaves Greece's easternmost island and calls its way west through the Dodecanese before the long final crossing to Attica. A cabin is worth booking on a sailing of this length, and the ferry has lounges, a bar and open decks for the daylight hours.

Piraeus is the port of Athens, a few kilometres south-west of the centre and one of the busiest passenger ports in Europe. It is a sprawling place with numbered gates from E1 to E12, so knowing which gate your ferry uses matters both on arrival and departure. The metro terminus at Piraeus station links directly to central Athens, and the Mikrolimano marina and the archaeological museum are within reach of the waterfront.

The route operates a couple of times a week, following the ship's rotation rather than a daily pattern, so departure days drive the planning. Current sailings and fares are listed in the timetable below, with fares starting around €75. Many travellers instead fly Kastellorizo to Rhodes and pick up a shorter ferry or flight from there.

Kastellorizo to Piraeus Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €75.00 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€75.00Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Delos

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.

Blue Star Ferries

Ticket typeCategoryFare
ECO Deckpassenger€93.00
NUMBERED AIRCRAFT TYPE SEATSpassenger€98.00
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

Weekly Kastellorizo to Piraeus Ferry Schedule

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

OperatorVesselDaysDepartsArrivesDurationFromSeasonBook
Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Delos conventional
Mon
11:1510:4023h 25m€75.002026-10-19 to 2026-10-26Book the Blue Star Delos sailing
Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Delos conventional
Fri
13:4012:0022h 20m€75.002026-10-23 to 2026-10-30Book the Blue Star Delos sailing

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Hiring a car

Can you rent a car in Piraeus?

Yes, several agencies meet passengers directly at the ferry gates (E1 to E12), so there is no need to arrange transport into central Athens first. It suits travellers continuing on to the mainland rather than islanders, since central Athens is only 20 minutes away and has good metro and bus links. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Kastellorizo to Piraeus between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Mon 2026-10-2611:1510:4023h 25mBlue Star DelosBlue Star Ferries
Fri 2026-10-3013:4012:0022h 20mBlue Star DelosBlue Star Ferries

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Kastellorizo to Piraeus?

Ferries from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Athens (Piraeus) are scheduled 2 times over the next 7 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Kastellorizo to Piraeus today?

No, there are no scheduled departures from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Athens (Piraeus) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 26 October 2026, at 11:15. Departures fall on Monday and Friday.

How many ferries run from Kastellorizo to Piraeus this week?

2 sailings from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Athens (Piraeus) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.

What time is the first ferry from Kastellorizo to Piraeus?

Scheduled departures from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Athens (Piraeus) leave at 11:15 and 13:40.

How long is the ferry from Kastellorizo to Piraeus?

The fastest crossing from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Athens (Piraeus) takes 22h 20m and the slowest 23h 25m.

How much does the Kastellorizo to Piraeus ferry cost?

Published fares for the Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Athens (Piraeus) ferry start from €75.00 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 Kastellorizo to Piraeus route?

The Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Athens (Piraeus) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.

Tips for the Kastellorizo to Piraeus ferry

  • In high summer, the ferry's snack bar and cafeteria can sell out of cold drinks by mid-crossing on busy routes; buy your drinks early after boarding.
  • Booking a summer return to Athens a week or two before departure gives you flexibility while still securing a ticket before the final-week rush.
  • Over-the-counter seasickness tablets containing dimenhydrinate are widely available at Greek pharmacies and are effective for most people.
  • Ferries from Piraeus depart from the main port of Athens, giving easy access to the Acropolis, the world-class Acropolis Museum, and the ancient Agora. The historic Plaka neighbourhood at the foot of the Acropolis hill, with its neoclassical lanes, Roman ruins, and traditional tavernas, is the most atmospheric place to spend time before or after your crossing.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 24 October 2026.