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How to get from Milos to Athens by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Milos to Athens ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Milos to Athens is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Milos to Athens can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Milos to Athens ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines or Aegean Sea Lines. This way you can find the best deal on a Milos Athens ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Aegean Sea Lines, LANE Sea Line, Minoan Lines, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aegean Speed Lines ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Milos to Athens simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Milos to Athens Ferry Information

Port of departure
Milos
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Athens
Greece
Attica
Distance
94 mi
Ferry Companies
Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways
Frequency of crossings
6 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
2 hours 40 min
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Ferry Milos Athens: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Milos to Athens, you'll find tickets range from £34 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £202 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Milos to Athens route is £116. The average ferry crossing time from Milos to Athens is 3 hours 51 min. The slowest ferries will take 7 hours 10 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will arrive in Athens in 2 hours 10 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Milos at 01:30. The last boat to Athens leaves the port of Milos at 19:30.

Average price of a Milos to Athens ferry crossing
£116
Price range of ferries Milos Athens (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£34 - £202
Average crossing time Milos Athens
3 hours 51 min
Departure time of first ferry to Athens
01:30
Time last ferry leaves for Athens
19:30
Arrival time of first ferry to Athens
00:15
Arrival time of last ferry to Athens
22:50

Why travel by ferry from Milos to Athens?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Milos to Athens ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Athens. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Milos to Athens is an ideal way to travel.

To not get tired, unlike in the car
Because of the heightened alertness required to drive a car on long journeys, driving is exhausting. The Milos Athens ferry trip is exactly the opposite. Ferries operated by Aegean Sea Lines, LANE Sea Line, Minoan Lines, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aegean Speed Lines are designed with areas dedicated to relaxation or entertainment: lounges or cabins, outdoor solarium, bars and restaurants... You arrive in Athens stress-free and totally relaxed.
Resting in a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Milos to Athens by booking a cabin, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Equipped with berths, private bathrooms and sometimes even portholes or balconies, the cabins are not unlike real hotel rooms. While their use is most obvious on an overnight crossing, it is perfectly possible to book one during the day.
Enjoy the fresh sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. During the Milos-Athens crossing, access the outside areas of the Aegean Sea Lines, LANE Sea Line, Minoan Lines, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aegean Speed Lines ship to take a deep breath of air. The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will soothe you instantly. You'll arrive in Athens feeling perfectly zen and energised.

Which companies operate between Milos and Athens?

If you want to travel between Milos and Athens by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Aegean Sea Lines, LANE Sea Line, Minoan Lines, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aegean Speed Lines who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Aegean Sea Lines Milos Athens
Aegean Sea Lines
Aegean Sea Lines operates ferry services to Greece, including ferry services between the ports of Milos and Athens. On Vivanoda, you can compare Milos-Athens fares and book a Aegean Sea Lines ticket between Milos and Athens. More information about Aegean Sea Lines
LANE Sea Line Milos Athens
LANE Sea Line
LANE Sea Line was founded in 1985 and is based in Bari, Italy. The company serves the ports of the Adriatic Sea in Italy and Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Milos-Athens fares and book a LANE Sea Line ticket between Milos and Athens. More information about LANE Sea Line
Minoan Lines Milos Athens
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines is a Greek shipping company created in 1972 and providing passenger transport in Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Milos-Athens fares and book a Minoan Lines ticket between Milos and Athens. Minoan Lines operates 2 crossings a week to Athens from Milos and the journey time is 3 hours 30 min. More information about Minoan Lines
3 hours 30 min
2 crossings a week
Zante Ferries Milos Athens
Zante Ferries
Zakynthos Ferries was founded in 1990 and is based in Zakynthos, Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Milos-Athens fares and book a Zante Ferries ticket between Milos and Athens. Zante Ferries operates 8 crossings a week to Athens from Milos and the journey time is 6 hours 30 min. More information about Zante Ferries
6 hours 30 min
8 crossings a week
ANEK Lines Milos Athens
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Milos-Athens route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Milos-Athens fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Milos and Athens. ANEK Lines operates 1 crossings a week to Athens from Milos and the journey time is 5 hours. More information about ANEK Lines
5 hours
1 crossings a week
Aegean Speed Lines Milos Athens
Aegean Speed Lines
Aegean Speed Lines is a ferry company based in Greece that provides ferry services between the Greek islands and ports on the Greek mainland. On Vivanoda, you can compare Milos-Athens fares and book a Aegean Speed Lines ticket between Milos and Athens. Aegean Speed Lines operates 11 crossings a week to Athens from Milos and the journey time is 3 hours. More information about Aegean Speed Lines
3 hours
11 crossings a week
Aigaion Pelagos Milos Athens
Aigaion Pelagos
Aigaion Pelagos was founded in 1999 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and ports in the Aegean Sea. On Vivanoda, you can compare Milos-Athens fares and book a Aigaion Pelagos ticket between Milos and Athens. More information about Aigaion Pelagos
Sea Jets Milos Athens
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company established in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Milos-Athens fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Milos and Athens. Sea Jets operates 14 crossings a week to Athens from Milos and the journey time is 3 hours 20 min. More information about Sea Jets
3 hours 20 min
14 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Milos? Where do the boats arrive in Athens?

Port of departure in Milos

Aegean Sea Lines, LANE Sea Line, Minoan Lines, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aegean Speed Lines ferries depart for Athens from the following ports in Milos:

Milos
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Milos
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Port of arrival in Athens

Sea Jets, Aigaion Pelagos, Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Zante Ferries or Minoan Lines ships arrive in Athens from the following ports:

Athens Piraeus E1
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Athens Piraeus E6
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Milos to Athens, it will take you at least 2 hours 40 min to cover the 94 mi between Milos and Athens.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Milos and Athens in winter) and the ferry company (Aegean Sea Lines, LANE Sea Line, Minoan Lines, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines and Aegean Speed Lines). There are currently 6 crossings a day between Milos and Athens.

There are 8 ferry companies operating between Milos and Athens: Aegean Sea Lines, LANE Sea Line, Minoan Lines, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines and Aegean Speed Lines.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways.

Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Milos Athens ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Milos and Athens, you will travel 94 mi.

To go by boat from Milos to Athens, you can find prices ranging from £34 for the lowest, to £202 for the highest. The average price we observed was £116.

The first ferry leaves Milos at 01:30 for Athens.

The last ferry to Athens usually departs from Milos at 19:30.

Experience a Milos to Athens ferry crossing

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Milos to Athens sea crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Milos Athens cruise on board Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines or Aegean Sea Lines, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Milos to disembarkation in Athens. You will also find practical information about Milos and Athens.

Boarding in Milos

Before you set off on your Milos Athens ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:

  • Presentation at the port of Milos / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with Aegean Sea Lines, LANE Sea Line, Minoan Lines, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aegean Speed Lines) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Milos ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Milos - Athens crossing / In Milos, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Sea Jets, Aigaion Pelagos, Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Zante Ferries or Minoan Lines ticket offices at the Milos ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Athens / From the Milos ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. By car, follow the instructions of Aegean Sea Lines, LANE Sea Line, Minoan Lines, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aegean Speed Lines staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

Milos to Athens crossing: on board the ship...

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Aegean Sea Lines, LANE Sea Line, Minoan Lines, Zante Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aegean Speed Lines ship as they wish. Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.

Ferry arrival in Athens

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Athens:

  • The ferry enters Athens Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. If you want to wait, we recommend that you watch the entry into Athens Harbour from the outer decks.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Milos to Athens in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Athens.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Athens / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Athens harbour can give you a check. Finally, leave the port and Athens is waiting for you!

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