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

The cheapest way to get from Cyclades to Athens is to ferry which costs €46 - €47 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cyclades to Athens is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs €60 - €130.

Is there a direct ferry between Cyclades and Athens?

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

How far is it from Cyclades to Athens?

The distance between Cyclades and Athens is 151 km.

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

Book your Cyclades to Athens ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

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

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

The car ferry from Port Of Syros to Port Of Piraeus takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 5443+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cyclades to Athens 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 Syros to Port of Piraeus
2h 5m
€35–85
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kea to Lavrio
2. Take the bus from Lavrio to Athens Nomismatokopio
4h 41m
Fly from Santorini
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)JTR - ATH
1h 41m
€46–106
Car ferry via Paros
1. Take the car ferry from Paros to Port of Piraeus
2h 52m
€77–88
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Syros to Port of PiraeusBsf
4h
€46–47
Fly from Paros National Airport
1. Fly from Paros National Airport (PAS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)PAS - ATH
1h 36m
€60–129
Fly from Mykonos
1. Fly from Mykonos (JMK) to Athens International Airport (ATH)JMK - ATH
1h 41m
€48–129
Fly from Naxos Is
1. Fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)JNX - ATH
1h 36m
€50–142
Fly from Milos Island National Airport
1. Fly from Milos Island National Airport (MLO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)MLO - ATH
1h 41m
€51–133

Cyclades to Athens by car ferry

13Weekly Car ferry

2h 5mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cyclades to Athens.

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Distance: 150.9 km
Duration: 2h 5m

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

Seajets operates a car ferry from Syros to Port of Piraeus twice daily. Tickets cost €59–60 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Aegean Sea Lines also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santorini (JTR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 2 hours.

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