Ferries from
Athens to Ikaria
Ferries from
Athens to Ikaria
There are 2 ferry routes. Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Evdilos and Athens (Piraeus) to Agios Kirikos are popular ferry trips from Athens to Ikaria. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Athens to Ikaria sail approximately 4 times per week and are available with Hellenic Seaways.
The ferry from Athens to Ikaria takes between 6 hours 15 minutes and 7 hours 45 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
The fastest ferry from Athens to Ikaria is on the Athens (Piraeus) to Agios Kirikos ferry with Hellenic Seaways in 6 hours 15 minutes.
Yes, there are car ferries available from Athens to Ikaria with Hellenic Seaways.
There are approximately 185 miles (297km) and 160 nautical miles between Athens and Ikaria.
The price of a ferry from Athens to Ikaria can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Athens (Piraeus) to Evdilos ferry ferry sails approximately 3 times weekly with a crossing time of 7 hours 5 minutes.
Athens (Piraeus) to Agios Kirikos ferry ferries sail about 1 times weekly with a sailing time of 6 hours 55 minutes.
We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available.
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| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From PiraeusAthens |
To EvdilosIkaria |
Average price$257.33 | |
From PiraeusAthens |
To Agios KirikosIkaria |
Average price$256.92 |
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Ikaria is a Greek island situated in the Aegean Sea. The nearest major island to Ikaria is Samos, which is about 13 miles to the west at its nearest point while to the east lie the islands of Mykonos, Tinos and Andros. Named after Ikarus, who flew too close to the sun and plunged into the sea here, the island of Ikaria is around 25 miles long, and five wide. Ikaria has two main ferry terminals, Agios Kirikos on the southern coast and Evdilos on the northern side of the island. Ferries operate from the mainland as well as from a number of ports on the surrounding islands of Samos, Lesbos, the Aegean and Cyclades islands. If you’re travelling from the mainland then Piraeus (Athens), also the hub for onward travel to many of the Greek islands, is the main port of departure and sails daily (in peak periods) to both ports on Ikaria with crossing durations ranging from seven to ten hours. You can also get travel from Kavala in the North east of Greece though crossings take longer and are less frequent. Ikaria has several coastal and mountain roads which offer spectacular drives. In the summer holiday season, daily bus services connect the capital with Therma, Faros, Evdilos, Armenistis and Raches, calling at many small villages along the route. Ikaria is home to some beautiful and picturesque beaches, and one of the most famous on the island is Seychelles beach on the southern coast. Other popular beaches include Yaliskari, Nas, Kampos and Mileopo. Naturally, sailing is a popular activity on the island, and there are many opportunities for day trips, swimming, snorkelling and tours of nearby islands. For visitors interested in the rich and varied history of the island, there are several ancient ruins including the Castle of Koskina, the Temple of Artemis at Nas, and the remains of the Roman baths at Therma. Ikaria also has several museums dedicated to the history of the island and the culture of its inhabitants. These include the Folk and Historical Museum, the Archaeological Museum of Kampos, and museums of folklore at Perdiki and Vrakades.
