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How to get from Athens to Chalki by ferry ?

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

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

Most ANEK Lines, Aigaion Pelagos or Blue Star Ferries 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 Chalki simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Athens to Chalki Ferry Information

Port of departure
Athens
Greece
Attica
Port of Arrival
Chalki
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
247 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Dodekanisos Seaways, Alko Ferries
Frequency of crossings
2 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
22 hours
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Ferry Athens Chalki: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Athens to Chalki, you'll find tickets range from £40 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £257 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens to Chalki route is £139. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Chalki is 18 hours 22 min. The slowest ferries will take 19 hours 29 min to reach Chalki, while the fastest boats will arrive in Chalki in 17 hours 14 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 18:01.

Average price of a Athens to Chalki ferry crossing
£139
Price range of ferries Athens Chalki (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£40 - £257
Average crossing time Athens Chalki
18 hours 22 min
Departure time of first ferry to Chalki
18:01
Arrival time of first ferry to Chalki
11:15
Arrival time of last ferry to Chalki
13:30

Why travel by ferry from Athens to Chalki?

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

To get some sea air
The health benefits of sea air are numerous. During the Athens-Chalki crossing, access the outside areas of the ANEK Lines, Aigaion Pelagos or Blue Star Ferries 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 Chalki feeling perfectly zen and energised.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
Every time we go on holiday on the coast, we look for the best view of the sea. During the Athens Chalki crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the ANEK Lines, Aigaion Pelagos or Blue Star Ferries 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 it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Athens to Chalki by booking a cabin, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Like real hotel rooms, they offer travellers beds, bathrooms and, in some suites, portholes and balconies. 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 Chalki?

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

ANEK Lines Athens Chalki
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Athens-Chalki route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Chalki fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Athens and Chalki. ANEK Lines operates 2 crossings a week to Chalki from Athens and the journey time is 22 hours. More information about ANEK Lines
22 hours
2 crossings a week
Aigaion Pelagos Athens Chalki
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-Chalki fares and book a Aigaion Pelagos ticket between Athens and Chalki. More information about Aigaion Pelagos
Blue Star Ferries Athens Chalki
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Athens-Chalki route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Chalki fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Athens and Chalki. More information about Blue Star Ferries

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

Port of departure in Athens

ANEK Lines, Aigaion Pelagos or Blue Star Ferries ferries depart for Chalki from the following ports in Athens:

Athens Piraeus E1
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Athens Piraeus E6
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Athens Piraeus E3
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Port of arrival in Chalki

Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos or ANEK Lines ships arrive in Chalki from the following ports:

Chalki
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Athens to Chalki, it will take you at least 22 hours to cover the 247 mi between Athens and Chalki.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Chalki in winter) and the ferry company (ANEK Lines, Aigaion Pelagos and Blue Star Ferries). There are currently 2 crossings a week between Athens and Chalki.

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Athens and Chalki: ANEK Lines, Aigaion Pelagos and Blue Star Ferries.

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

Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Dodekanisos Seaways, Alko Ferries 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 Chalki 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 Chalki, you will travel 247 mi.

To go by boat from Athens to Chalki, you can find prices ranging from £40 for the lowest, to £257 for the highest. The average price we observed was £139.

The first ferry leaves Athens at 18:01 for Chalki.

What is a Athens to Chalki ferry crossing like?

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Athens and Chalki would be like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Athens to disembarkation in Chalki, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line and Sea Jets. You will also find practical information about Athens and Chalki.

Boarding in Athens

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

  • Presentation time in Athens port / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with ANEK Lines, Aigaion Pelagos or Blue Star Ferries) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Athens ferry terminal. After this time, the company may refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Athens Chalki crossing / In Athens, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos or ANEK Lines ticket offices at the Athens ferry terminal. If you are travelling by car, please stand in the reserved lanes. Check-in will take place directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Chalki / From the Athens ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. By car, follow the instructions of ANEK Lines, Aigaion Pelagos or Blue Star Ferries staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the ship between Athens and Chalki

On board the Blue Star Ferries, Aigaion Pelagos or ANEK Lines ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! 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 Chalki

Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Chalki:

  • The ferry enters Chalki Harbour / You will be allowed to return to the ship's garage once the ferry has docked. There is no need to rush. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Chalki from the outside deck.
  • If you are in a cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Chalki Harbour.
  • Leave the ship and Chalki is yours / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. As a pedestrian, you will get out even faster. In Chalki you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, leave the port and Chalki is waiting for you!

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