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How to get from Koufonissia to Athens by ferry ?

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

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

Most Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets 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 Koufonissia to Athens simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Koufonissia to Athens Ferry Information

Port of departure
Koufonissia
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Athens
Greece
Attica
Distance
126 mi
Ferry Companies
Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines
Frequency of crossings
2 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
4 hours 50 min
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Ferry Koufonissia Athens: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Koufonissia to Athens, you'll find tickets range from £36 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £275 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Koufonissia to Athens route is £131. The average ferry crossing time from Koufonissia to Athens is 7 hours 12 min. The slowest ferries will take 9 hours 5 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will arrive in Athens in 4 hours 15 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Koufonissia at 06:55. The last boat to Athens leaves the port of Koufonissia at 20:15.

Average price of a Koufonissia to Athens ferry crossing
£131
Price range of ferries Koufonissia Athens (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£36 - £275
Average crossing time Koufonissia Athens
7 hours 12 min
Departure time of first ferry to Athens
06:55
Time last ferry leaves for Athens
20:15
Arrival time of first ferry to Athens
01:10
Arrival time of last ferry to Athens
21:15

Why travel by ferry from Koufonissia to Athens?

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

To not get tired, unlike in the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. The Koufonissia Athens ferry trip is exactly the opposite. Ferries operated by Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets 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.
Enjoy a very attentive staff
Every minute of the Koufonissia-Athens crossing, from embarkation in the port of Koufonissia to disembarkation in Athens, qualified and smiling Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets staff are at your disposal to ensure you have a pleasant time. They will orient you in the ship, guide you to your cabin, serve you in the restaurant and answer any questions you may have. An information desk is almost always located on the main deck of the ship.
To get some sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. During the Koufonissia-Athens crossing, access the outside areas of the Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets 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 Koufonissia and Athens?

If you want to travel between Koufonissia and Athens by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets 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 Koufonissia Athens
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Koufonissia-Athens route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Koufonissia-Athens fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Koufonissia and Athens. Blue Star Ferries operates 10 crossings a week to Athens from Koufonissia and the journey time is 4 hours 50 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
4 hours 50 min
10 crossings a week
Hellenic Seaways Koufonissia Athens
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Koufonissia-Athens fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Koufonissia and Athens. More information about Hellenic Seaways
Sea Jets Koufonissia 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 Koufonissia-Athens fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Koufonissia and Athens. Sea Jets operates 7 crossings a week to Athens from Koufonissia and the journey time is 7 hours 40 min. More information about Sea Jets
7 hours 40 min
7 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Koufonissia

Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets ferries depart for Athens from the following ports in Koufonissia:

Koufonissia
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Port of arrival in Athens

Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Blue Star Ferries 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 Koufonissia to Athens, it will take you at least 4 hours 50 min to cover the 126 mi between Koufonissia and Athens.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Koufonissia and Athens in winter) and the ferry company (Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and Sea Jets). There are currently 2 crossings a day between Koufonissia and Athens.

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Koufonissia and Athens: Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and Sea Jets.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines.

Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Small Cyclades 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 Koufonissia 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 Koufonissia and Athens, you will travel 126 mi.

To go by boat from Koufonissia to Athens, you can find prices ranging from £36 for the lowest, to £275 for the highest. The average price we observed was £131.

The first ferry leaves Koufonissia at 06:55 for Athens.

The last ferry to Athens usually departs from Koufonissia at 20:15.

Experience a Koufonissia to Athens ferry crossing

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Koufonissia and Athens would be like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Koufonissia Athens cruise on board Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Koufonissia to disembarkation in Athens. You will also find practical information about Koufonissia and Athens.

Boarding in Koufonissia

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

  • Presentation at the port of Koufonissia / You should arrive at the Koufonissia ferry terminal within the time limit set by Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Koufonissia - Athens crossing / In Koufonissia, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ticket offices at the Koufonissia 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 ship to Athens / From the Koufonissia ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. By car, follow the instructions of Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the ship between Koufonissia and Athens

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or Sea Jets ship as they wish. While some people will be inclined to relax in a cosy lounge, others will be keen to shop in the boutiques or eat at the self-service restaurant.

Ferry arrival in Athens

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Athens:

  • The ferry enters Athens Harbour / You will not be able to return to your vehicle until the ferry has come to rest and tied up to the quay in Athens Harbour. 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. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Athens Harbour.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Athens / You can get your car out of the ferry's huge garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. 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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