Getting from Anafi to Piraeus

If you are heading to Piraeus from Anafi you are making your way from one of the most remote islands in the Cyclades to the largest port in Greece and the gateway to Athens and the wider ferry network.

Take the ferry

There is a direct ferry from Anafi to Piraeus running around 3 times a week year-round, taking around 8 to 11 hours depending on the vessel and stops. The conventional Blue Star ferry is comfortable with cabins available and arrives in the morning. From Piraeus the metro takes around 20 minutes to central Athens. The faster alternative is to take the short ferry from Anafi to Santorini and fly to Athens, then take the metro to Piraeus.

Getting there by air

Piraeus has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens International, around 45 kilometres to the east. Anafi has no airport either. Taking the ferry from Anafi to Santorini, flying to Athens and then taking the metro or taxi to Piraeus, which takes around 20 to 45 minutes from Athens Airport, gives a total journey time of around 4 to 5 hours and is considerably faster than the direct ferry.

Your best option

Take the direct overnight ferry from Anafi to Piraeus. It is comfortable, saves a night's accommodation and you arrive in the morning ready to connect to the rest of the network. If you are in a hurry, take the ferry from Anafi to Santorini and fly to Athens, then take the metro to Piraeus. If you are traveling with a car, the conventional direct ferry is the only realistic option as it takes your vehicle directly to the port.