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Updated: November 28, 2025 • By Santorini Dave
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The main Mykonos ferry port (also called Tourlos or the New Ferry Port) is 2 km north of Mykonos Town. The port is well served by bus and Sea Bus (water taxi) which stop a short walk from the ferries. Tickets to Athens can be purchased at the port but I recommend buying ferry tickets in advance.
Ferries from Mykonos to Athens (Piraeus)
The Piraeus Ferry Port (about 30 minutes by metro or taxi from central Athens) is the main arrival point for ferries from Mykonos. The trip takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours by high-speed catamaran (e.g., Seajets) and 4 to 5 hours by the larger, conventional car ferries (e.g., Blue Star). Most ferries on this route also stop in Syros or Tinos.
Important: All ferries from Mykonos depart from the New Port (Tourlos), located about 2km north of Mykonos Town. To get from Mykonos Town to the New Port, the Sea Bus (water taxi) is the best option (€2, runs every 30 mins). The Uber app is the best way to call a taxi in Mykonos.
• How to buy ferry tickets: Ferryhopper.com
• Best seats: I recommend Business or VIP if available (nicer seats in a more relaxed setting)
• When to book tickets: 2 to 3 months in advance (any sooner and some ferry routes might not be released yet, any later and some ferries could be sold out)Example Mykonos to Piraeus Ferry Schedule
Mykonos-Piraeus ferry schedule on Ferryhopper.com.
Ferries from Mykonos to Athens arrive at gates E6, E7, and E8 in Piraeus, directly across the street from the train station.
Common Ferries from Mykonos to Athens (Piraeus)
The SeaJets Worldchampion Jet is the fastest ferry from Mykonos to Athens (Piraeus).
I recommend VIP or Business Class seats for the extra space and more-relaxed atmosphere.
The FastFerries Thunder ferry from Mykonos to Piraeus (Athens).
Blue Star Myconos from Mykonos to Piraeus (Athens).
Blue Star Paros ferry from Mykonos to Piraeus (Athens).
There is now a direct train from the Piraeus ferry port to Athens International Airport. The station is directly across the street from the E6 port entrance.
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