Approximate crossing times from the mainland ports. The fastest times are for high-speed boats in summer; conventional ferries are slower but cheaper and steadier in wind.
| Destination | From | Fastest | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milos | Piraeus | 2h 50m | 7h |
| Kythnos | Piraeus | 2h | 3h 15m |
| Sifnos | Piraeus | 2h 20m | 5h |
| Santorini | Piraeus | 4h 45m | 8h |
| Naxos | Piraeus | 3h 15m | 6h |
| Paros | Piraeus | 2h 45m | 5h |
| Mykonos | Piraeus | 2h 30m | 5h 30m |
| Ios | Piraeus | 3h 40m | 7h 30m |
| Sikinos | Piraeus | 5h | 10h |
| Kos | Piraeus | 10h | 12h |
| Rhodes | Piraeus | 13h | 17h |
| Crete | Piraeus (to Heraklion) | 6h 30m | 9h |
| Kefalonia | Kyllini (to Poros) | 1h 20m | 1h 30m |
| Corfu | Igoumenitsa | 1h 15m | 1h 45m |
| Zakynthos | Kyllini | 1h | 1h 15m |
| Skyros | Kymi | 1h 45m | 2h |
Tips
- Book July–August tickets early, especially for cars.
- Be at the port 45 minutes before departure with your ID or passport.
- Check the wind forecast: from 6 Beaufort high-speed boats may be cancelled.
