Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Tilos (Livadia)

Tilos sits well down the Blue Star Dodecanese route, and the crossing from Piraeus on the Blue Star Patmos takes between roughly thirteen and a half and fifteen and a half hours. The ship calls at a number of islands on the way, which is what makes the passage so long. It is an overnight sailing, and a cabin is money well spent.

Ferries dock at Livadia, the island's principal village, set on a bay with the harbour at one end. Tilos is small, low-key and one of the least developed islands in the Dodecanese, with a well-established eco-conscious streak. Walkers come for the network of trails, birdwatchers for the wetlands, and there is the Charkadio cave with its fossilised dwarf elephants inland. Megalo Chorio, the old hill town, is a short ride away.

Direct sailings from Piraeus are infrequent, a couple over a fortnight, with fares starting around €80. Current departures and prices are shown below. The more common approach is via Rhodes or Kos, both of which have far more regular links to Livadia.

Weekly Piraeus to Tilos 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 Piraeus.

Piraeus to Tilos Ferry Fares

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 Piraeus to Tilos between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Piraeus to Tilos ferry

• Piraeus port is large, with departure gates E1 to E12 spread along the waterfront – allow extra time to find yours, as it can be a 15–20 minute walk from the metro station, and check the gate number printed on your ticket.
• Ferries to the Saronic islands – Aegina, Hydra and the nearby islands – depart from Gate E8, while Cyclades sailings (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos) leave from gates in the E6–E10 range, so double-check your specific gate on arrival.
• Take Metro Line 1 or Line 3 to Piraeus station, then use the free shuttle bus that circulates around the port roughly every 10–15 minutes, linking the metro to all gates – useful if your ferry departs from a distant terminal such as E2 or E3.
• There is no parking inside the port itself, so if you are driving, use one of the private car parks nearby rather than looking for a space at the gate; ticket booths at each gate can print e-tickets if you have not already.
• The safest route from a weather perspective in summer is one that runs in the lee of large islands – the north coast of Crete, or between closely spaced island chains.

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