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Touring the Greek Islands can be done efficiently with ferries that transport not only passengers but also vehicles, scooters and all your luggage from one island to another. The most well-known ferry companies operating between the Greek islands include Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Magic Sea Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphin and many more.
Discover below the routes made by ferries between greek islands or even from Athens or Thessalonica to important islands such as Santorini or Skiathos.
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Santorini and Crete Islands
Travel between Santorini and Crete with the fastest ferry, taking only 3 hours and 30 minutes!
Santorini is famous for its breathtaking sunsets and extraordinary views that can be enjoyed from the towns of Oia and Fira. On the other hand, in Crete, you can have a relaxing beach vacation, visit cities like Chania, Heraklion, Rethymnon, or explore historical sites such as the Palace of Knossos.
A ferry ride from Athens to Santorini takes approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes, and the ticket costs 90 euros per segment. You can reserve your ferry here.
For a journey between Santorini and Mykonos, the ferry ride lasts 2 hours, and a ticket costs 89 euros per segment. Reserve your tickets here.
If you’re traveling between Santorini and Naxos, the transfer takes 2 hours and 10 minutes, and the ticket costs 30 euros.
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Paros, Ios, and Naxos Islands
Part of the Cyclades Islands, these destinations offer pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and picturesque traditional villages.
Traveling from Naxos to Ios takes 70 minutes by ferry, and a ticket costs 22 euros per segment.
From Naxos to Paros, the ferry journey lasts 45 minutes, and a ticket costs 15 euros per segment.
If you’re traveling from Milos to Ios, the ferry ride takes 3 hours and 10 minutes, and a ticket costs 14 euros per segment.
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Aegina, Hydra and Poros Islands
Located near the Port of Piraeus in Athens, these islands can be part of a day trip or a longer relaxing vacation with Greek tavern delights.
Ferries from Piraeus, Athens, to Aegina depart every hour at various prices. The fastest ferry covers the distance in 40 minutes and costs 19 euros per segment. The cheapest ferry option costs 10 euros and takes 75 minutes.
Ferry from Piraeus, Athens, to Hydra costs 40 euros, and the journey takes 2 hours.
For a trip from Athens, Piraeus, to Poros, the ferry ticket costs 34 euros, and the transfer takes 70 minutes.
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Sporades Islands, Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonissos
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You can easily travel between all three islands with ferries. The only airport is on Skiathos Island.
Between Skiathos and Skopelos, a ferry ticket costs 13 euros, and the trip takes about an hour.
From Skopelos to Alonissos, the ferry ticket costs 8 euros, and the fast ferry takes 15 minutes.
Traveling between Skiathos and Alonissos costs 15 euros, and the ferry journey takes an hour and 40 minutes.
You can travel from Thessalonica to Skiathos and the price you should expect starts from 36 euros. The journey takes about 3 hours. If it’s more convenient for you there are many options of ferries starting from Volos to Skiathos.
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Corfu, Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Lefkada Islands
A ferry journey between Iogumentisa and Corfu town takes between 70 to 90 minutes, and the ticket costs 6 euros each way.
From Zakynthos to Kefalonia, the ferry ride takes 90 minutes, and a ticket costs 13 euros each way.
For a trip from Kefalonia to Lefkada, the ferry takes between 70 to 90 minutes, and the ticket costs 6 euros each way.
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Kos, Chios, Rhodes, and Samos Islands
These islands are most easily accessible by ferry from the ports of Turkey.
A ferry between Bodrum and Kos takes 20 minutes and costs 17 euros each way.
From Cesme (Turkey) to Chios, the ferry journey takes 35 minutes, and a ticket costs 25 euros each way.
Traveling between Fethye (Turkey) and Rhodes town takes 60 minutes, and the ticket costs 45 euros each way.
For a trip from Kusadasi (Turkey) to Samos, the ferry ride takes 45 minutes, and a ticket costs 20 euros each way.
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