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How to get from Athens to Fri by ferry ?

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

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

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

Athens to Fri Ferry Information

Port of departure
Athens
Greece
Attica
Port of Arrival
Fri
Greece
Dodecanese
Distance
251 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos
Frequency of crossings
2 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
15 hours 50 min
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Ferry Athens Fri: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Athens to Fri, you'll find tickets range from £40 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £420 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens to Fri route is £149. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Fri is 15 hours 8 min. The slowest ferries will take 21 hours 55 min to reach Fri, while the fastest boats will arrive in Fri in 12 hours 14 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 15:00. The last boat to Fri leaves the port of Athens at 18:01.

Average price of a Athens to Fri ferry crossing
£149
Price range of ferries Athens Fri (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£40 - £420
Average crossing time Athens Fri
15 hours 8 min
Departure time of first ferry to Fri
15:00
Time last ferry leaves for Fri
18:01
Arrival time of first ferry to Fri
06:15
Arrival time of last ferry to Fri
12:55

Why travel by ferry from Athens to Fri?

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

So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
One piece of luggage is free, all the others have to be paid for. This is often the formula used when we travel with other modes of transport, which very often leads to a significant increase in the bill. For the Athens to Fri crossing, as long as all your luggage is contained in your car, no supplement is required. If you are travelling without a car, then you will be restricted in your movements throughout the journey to Fri. However, it is worth asking the Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos staff if the ship has a luggage storage facility where you can leave your bags until you reach Fri.
Enjoy a very attentive staff
Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos staff will be at your disposal from the moment the ship leaves Athens until it leaves Fri. It is common to find an information desk on the ship, usually on the main deck.
Taking your time becomes a pleasure
Everything in our society has to go fast. Yet you will enjoy setting sail from Athens on a Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos ferry that will travel the 251 mi to Fri at less than 40km/h. All ships are equipped with lounges, restaurants, promenade decks, and sometimes much more... You may even regret arriving in Fri so quickly!

Which companies operate between Athens and Fri?

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

Blue Star Ferries Athens Fri
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Athens-Fri route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Fri fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Athens and Fri. More information about Blue Star Ferries
ANEK Lines Athens Fri
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Athens-Fri route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Fri fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Athens and Fri. ANEK Lines operates 2 crossings a week to Fri from Athens and the journey time is 15 hours 50 min. More information about ANEK Lines
15 hours 50 min
2 crossings a week
Aigaion Pelagos Athens Fri
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-Fri fares and book a Aigaion Pelagos ticket between Athens and Fri. More information about Aigaion Pelagos

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

Port of departure in Athens

Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Aigaion Pelagos ferries depart for Fri 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 Fri

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

Kasos
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Athens to Fri, it will take you at least 15 hours 50 min to cover the 251 mi between Athens and Fri.

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

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

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

Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos 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 Fri 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 Fri, you will travel 251 mi.

To go by boat from Athens to Fri, you can find prices ranging from £40 for the lowest, to £420 for the highest. The average price we observed was £149.

The first ferry leaves Athens at 15:00 for Fri.

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

What is the Athens to Fri ferry crossing like?

It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Athens to Fri crossing will be like, especially if you're not familiar with this mode of transport. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Athens to disembarkation in Fri, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets and Hellenic Seaways. You will also find practical information about Athens and Fri.

Ready for boarding in Athens

Here are the steps to embark before your Athens Fri ferry journey begins:

  • Presentation time in Athens port / You should arrive in the port of Athens well in advance. Please check this with your Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries company. After this time, the company may refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Athens Fri crossing / Go to the Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries desk at Athens ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your booking number. If you have a car, you can check in from the vehicle queue.
  • Boarding the ferry to Fri / Information messages are broadcast in the Athens ferry terminal to invite you to board. If you are travelling by car, Aigaion Pelagos, ANEK Lines or Blue Star Ferries staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

On board the Athens to Fri ferry

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

Ferry arrival in Fri

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

  • Approaching Fri Harbour / Access to the garage to retrieve your vehicle will not be allowed by the crew until the boat is moored. There is no need to rush. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Fri from the outside deck.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Athens to Fri in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Fri.
  • Leave the ship and Fri is yours / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. As a pedestrian, you will get out even faster. In Fri you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, your stay in Fri begins in earnest!

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