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How to get from Athens to Anafi by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Anafi can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Athens to Anafi 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 ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines or Sea Jets. This way you can find the best deal on a Athens Anafi ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most LANE Sea Line, Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK 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 Athens to Anafi simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Athens to Anafi Ferry Information

Port of departure
Athens
Greece
Attica
Port of Arrival
Anafi
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
159 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines
Frequency of crossings
4 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
10 hours 10 min
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Ferry Athens Anafi: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Athens to Anafi, you'll find tickets range from £40 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £285 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens to Anafi route is £144. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Anafi is 8 hours 27 min. The slowest ferries will take 10 hours 30 min to reach Anafi, while the fastest boats will arrive in Anafi in 8 hours 5 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 09:00. The last boat to Anafi leaves the port of Athens at 18:01.

Average price of a Athens to Anafi ferry crossing
£144
Price range of ferries Athens Anafi (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£40 - £285
Average crossing time Athens Anafi
8 hours 27 min
Departure time of first ferry to Anafi
09:00
Time last ferry leaves for Anafi
18:01
Arrival time of first ferry to Anafi
02:15
Arrival time of last ferry to Anafi
17:05

Why travel by ferry from Athens to Anafi?

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

You get much more rest than in the car
Because of the heightened alertness required to drive a car on long journeys, driving is exhausting. Conversely, a Athens Anafi boat trip is ultra relaxing. Ferries operated by LANE Sea Line, Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines are designed with areas dedicated to relaxation or entertainment: lounges or cabins, outdoor solarium, bars and restaurants... You arrive in Anafi stress-free and totally relaxed.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
When we are on the coast, we often look for places that offer the best sea view. During the Athens Anafi crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the LANE Sea Line, Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Restaurant, bars, lounges, cabins,... the magnificent views of the sea are omnipresent on board the ship.
Resting in a cabin
Although booking a cabin on the Athens to Anafi crossing is optional, it is a comfort that should be enjoyed. Equipped with berths, private bathrooms and sometimes even portholes or balconies, the cabins are not unlike real hotel rooms. Even on a day crossing, enjoying the privacy of a cabin is still possible and much more comfortable than sitting in a lounge.

Which companies operate between Athens and Anafi?

If you want to travel between Athens and Anafi by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including LANE Sea Line, Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK 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.

LANE Sea Line Athens Anafi
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 Athens-Anafi fares and book a LANE Sea Line ticket between Athens and Anafi. More information about LANE Sea Line
Aigaion Pelagos Athens Anafi
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 Athens-Anafi fares and book a Aigaion Pelagos ticket between Athens and Anafi. More information about Aigaion Pelagos
Blue Star Ferries Athens Anafi
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Athens-Anafi route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Anafi fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Athens and Anafi. Blue Star Ferries operates 2 crossings a week to Anafi from Athens and the journey time is 10 hours 10 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
10 hours 10 min
2 crossings a week
ANEK Lines Athens Anafi
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Athens-Anafi route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Anafi fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Athens and Anafi. ANEK Lines operates 2 crossings a week to Anafi from Athens and the journey time is 10 hours 40 min. More information about ANEK Lines
10 hours 40 min
2 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Athens

LANE Sea Line, Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ferries depart for Anafi from the following ports in Athens:

Athens Piraeus E1
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Athens Piraeus E6
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Port of arrival in Anafi

ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos or LANE Sea Line ships arrive in Anafi from the following ports:

Anafi
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Athens to Anafi, it will take you at least 10 hours 10 min to cover the 159 mi between Athens and Anafi.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Anafi in winter) and the ferry company (LANE Sea Line, Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries and ANEK Lines). There are currently 4 crossings a week between Athens and Anafi.

There are 4 ferry companies operating between Athens and Anafi: LANE Sea Line, Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries and ANEK Lines.

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

Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines 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 Athens Anafi 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 Athens and Anafi, you will travel 159 mi.

To go by boat from Athens to Anafi, you can find prices ranging from £40 for the lowest, to £285 for the highest. The average price we observed was £144.

The first ferry leaves Athens at 09:00 for Anafi.

The last ferry to Anafi usually departs from Athens at 18:01.

What is a Athens to Anafi ferry crossing like?

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Athens to Anafi sea crossing is like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines or Sea Jets ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Athens to disembarking in Anafi. You will also find practical information about Athens and Anafi.

Boarding in Athens

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

  • Arrival time in Athens port / You should arrive in the port of Athens well in advance. Please check this with your ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos or LANE Sea Line company. After this time, your reservation is no longer guaranteed.
  • Checking in for the Athens - Anafi crossing / At the Athens ferry terminal, look for the LANE Sea Line, Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines counters and present your passport and booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Anafi / From the Athens ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. By car, follow the instructions of LANE Sea Line, Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

Life on board the ferry between Athens and Anafi

On the LANE Sea Line, Aigaion Pelagos, Blue Star Ferries or ANEK Lines ship, everyone has their own travel philosophy. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

The ferry is approaching Anafi, disembarkation imminent!

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Anafi:

  • Anafi Harbour is in sight / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Anafi from the outside deck.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Anafi Harbour.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Anafi / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. It's even faster as a pedestrian. The customs staff at Anafi harbour can give you a check. At last, your holiday in Anafi has begun!

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