What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Cyclades?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Cyclades is to ferry which costs €35 - €50 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Cyclades?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Cyclades is to car ferry which takes 2h 5m and costs €35 - €85.

Is there a direct ferry between Athens and Cyclades?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Piraeus and arriving at Syros. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Athens to Cyclades?

The distance between Athens and Cyclades is 151 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Athens to Cyclades?

Book your Athens to Cyclades ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Athens to Cyclades without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Cyclades without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 5m and costs €35 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Cyclades?

The car ferry from Port Of Piraeus to Port Of Syros takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where can I stay near Cyclades?

There are 757+ hotels available in Cyclades.

Athens to Cyclades - 9 ways to travel via car ferry, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Cyclades by car ferry, bus, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Syros
2h 5m
€35–85
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens Nomismatokopio to Lavrio
2. Take the car ferry from Lavrio to Port of Kea
5h 30m
Fly to Santorini
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Santorini (JTR)ATH - JTR
2h 27m
€44–109
Car ferry via Paros
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paros
2h 57m
€77–89
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to SyrosBsf
4h 5m
€35–50
Fly to Paros National Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Paros National Airport (PAS)ATH - PAS
2h 22m
€59–129
Fly to Mykonos
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mykonos (JMK)ATH - JMK
2h 27m
€44–129
Fly to Naxos Is
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Naxos Is (JNX)ATH - JNX
2h 22m
€49–149
Fly to Milos Island National Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Milos Island National Airport (MLO)ATH - MLO
2h 27m
€49–139

Athens to Cyclades by car ferry

19Weekly Car ferry

2h 5mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Athens to Cyclades.

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Distance: 150.9 km
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Cyclades, Greece?

Seajets operates a car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Syros 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Aegean Sea Lines also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Santorini (JTR) every 2 hours.

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How to get fromAthens to Cycladesby car ferry, bus, plane or ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Cyclades by car ferry, bus, plane, or ferry

Car ferry

Bus, car ferry

Fly to Santorini

Car ferry via Paros

Ferry

Fly to Paros National Airport

Fly to Mykonos

Fly to Naxos Is

Fly to Milos Island National Airport