There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Cave of the Apocalypse by car ferry, ferry, or plane
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Car ferry, ferry
best- Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Syros
- Take the ferry from Syros to PatmosBsf
7h 19m€98–110Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to PatmosBsf
7h 34m€40–60Fly, car ferry
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ikaria Island National Airport (JIK)ATH - JIK
- Take the car ferry from Agios Kirikos to Port of Patmos
6h 27m€80–167
Athens to Cave of the Apocalypse by car ferry, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Cave of the Apocalypse is to ferry which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Cave of the Apocalypse is to fly and car ferry which takes 6h 27m and costs €80 - €170.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Patmos. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Athens and Cave of the Apocalypse is 295 km.
Book your Athens to Cave of the Apocalypse ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Athens to Cave of the Apocalypse without a car is to car ferry and ferry which takes 7h 19m and costs €95 - €110.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Athens to Cave of the Apocalypse, including transfers.
There are 150+ hotels available in Cave of the Apocalypse.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Cave of the Apocalypse, Greece?
Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Port of Piraeus to Patmos 3 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
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- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Ikaria Island National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- olympicair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Ikaria Island National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Phone
- +30 210 4121001
- info@seajets.gr
- Website
- seajets.com
Car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Syros
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Website
- https://www.seajets.com/
Ferry from Syros to Patmos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €50
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Patmos
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
- Phone
- +30 22410 70590
- info@12ne.gr
- Website
- 12ne.gr
Car ferry from Agios Kirikos to Port of Patmos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–28
- Website
- https://www.12ne.gr/en
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