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How to get from Naxos to Athens by ferry ?

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

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

Most Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways 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 Naxos to Athens simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Naxos to Athens Ferry Information

Port of departure
Naxos
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Athens
Greece
Attica
Distance
109 mi
Ferry Companies
Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Golden Star Ferries
Frequency of crossings
8 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
3 hours 20 min
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Ferry Naxos Athens: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Naxos to Athens, you'll find tickets range from £36 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £226 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Naxos to Athens route is £129. The average ferry crossing time from Naxos to Athens is 4 hours 17 min. The slowest ferries will take 5 hours 50 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will arrive in Athens in 3 hours 10 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Naxos at 09:30. The last boat to Athens leaves the port of Naxos at 18:00.

Average price of a Naxos to Athens ferry crossing
£129
Price range of ferries Naxos Athens (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£36 - £226
Average crossing time Naxos Athens
4 hours 17 min
Departure time of first ferry to Athens
09:30
Time last ferry leaves for Athens
18:00
Arrival time of first ferry to Athens
14:45
Arrival time of last ferry to Athens
23:20

Why travel by ferry from Naxos to Athens?

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

To finally take the time to travel
It is well known that we live in a society where everything has to go fast, faster and faster. On board a Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways ferry you will enjoy a smooth start from Naxos and sailing at less than 40km/h to Athens. All ships are equipped with a multitude of services (bar, restaurants, lounges, entertainment, etc...). You may even find your Naxos-Athens crossing a little too short!
To get some sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. In Naxos, as soon as you leave the port, take a walk on the deck of the Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways boat and enjoy the sea spray and the invigorating oxygen-enriched sea air: a real thalasso cure and very effective for ventilating the lungs! 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.
To not get tired, unlike in the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. The Naxos Athens ferry trip is exactly the opposite. On board, depending on the Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways ship in service, everything is designed to give you time to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and to have fun. You arrive in Athens stress-free and totally relaxed.

Which companies operate between Naxos and Athens?

If you want to travel between Naxos and Athens by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways 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.

Cyclades Fast Ferries Naxos Athens
Cyclades Fast Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries was founded in 2003 and is based in Greece. It offers fast crossings between the Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Naxos-Athens fares and book a Cyclades Fast Ferries ticket between Naxos and Athens. More information about Cyclades Fast Ferries
Minoan Lines Naxos Athens
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines is a Greek shipping company created in 1972 and providing passenger transport in Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Naxos-Athens fares and book a Minoan Lines ticket between Naxos and Athens. More information about Minoan Lines
Blue Star Ferries Naxos Athens
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Naxos-Athens route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Naxos-Athens fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Naxos and Athens. Blue Star Ferries operates 4 crossings a day to Athens from Naxos and the journey time is 3 hours 50 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
3 hours 50 min
4 crossings a day
Aegean Speed Lines Naxos 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 Naxos-Athens fares and book a Aegean Speed Lines ticket between Naxos and Athens. More information about Aegean Speed Lines
Sea Jets Naxos 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 Naxos-Athens fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Naxos and Athens. Sea Jets operates 14 crossings a week to Athens from Naxos and the journey time is 3 hours 20 min. More information about Sea Jets
3 hours 20 min
14 crossings a week
Hellenic Seaways Naxos 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 Naxos-Athens fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Naxos and Athens. More information about Hellenic Seaways

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

Port of departure in Naxos

Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways ferries depart for Athens from the following ports in Naxos:

Naxos
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Port of arrival in Athens

Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast 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 Naxos to Athens, it will take you at least 3 hours 20 min to cover the 109 mi between Naxos and Athens.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Naxos and Athens in winter) and the ferry company (Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets and Hellenic Seaways). There are currently 8 crossings a day between Naxos and Athens.

There are 6 ferry companies operating between Naxos and Athens: Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets and Hellenic Seaways.

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

Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Golden Star 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 Naxos 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 Naxos and Athens, you will travel 109 mi.

To go by boat from Naxos to Athens, you can find prices ranging from £36 for the lowest, to £226 for the highest. The average price we observed was £129.

The first ferry leaves Naxos at 09:30 for Athens.

The last ferry to Athens usually departs from Naxos at 18:00.

Experience a Naxos to Athens ferry crossing

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

Boarding in Naxos

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

  • Presentation at the port of Naxos / You should arrive in the port of Naxos well in advance. Please check this with your Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Naxos Athens crossing / In Naxos, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries ticket offices at the Naxos 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 / Information messages are broadcast in the Naxos ferry terminal to invite you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the ship between Naxos and Athens

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways ship as they wish. 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 Athens

Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry 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. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Athens Harbour.
  • 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 / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Athens you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, leave the port and Athens is waiting for you!

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