The Thira Piraeus ferry route connects Cyclades Islands with Athens and is currently operated by 6 ferry companies. Minoan Lines operate their crossing up to 2 times per week, Blue Star Ferries 3 times per day, Cyclades Fast Ferries 3 times per week, Zante Ferries 3 times per week, SeaJets 4 times per day & the Aegean Sea Lines service is available up to 3 times per week.
There are a combined 11 sailings available per day on the Thira Piraeus crossing between Cyclades Islands and Athens and with 6 ferry companies on offer it is advisable to compare all to make sure you get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.
Prices shown represent the average one way price paid by our customers. The most common booking on the Thira Piraeus route is a car and 2 passengers.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.