Getting from Thassos to Piraeus

If you are heading to Piraeus from Thassos you are making your way from the northernmost island in Greece to the largest port in Greece and the gateway to Athens and the wider ferry network.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Thassos to Piraeus. Thassos is connected only to Kavala and Keramoti on the northern mainland. Getting there by sea means taking the ferry from Thassos to Kavala, which runs almost hourly in summer and takes around 1 hour 30 minutes, and then driving south via the E75 motorway to Piraeus, which takes around 5 to 6 hours from Kavala. The total journey by road and ferry takes around 7 to 8 hours.

Getting there by air

Piraeus has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens International, around 45 kilometres to the east. Thassos has no airport. The nearest airport is Kavala. Taking the ferry from Thassos to Kavala, flying from Kavala to Athens and then taking the metro directly to Piraeus, which takes around 20 minutes from central Athens, gives a total journey time of around 3 to 4 hours and is considerably faster than the road journey for most travelers who do not need to take a vehicle.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Thassos to Kavala and fly from Kavala to Athens, then take the metro directly to Piraeus. At around 3 to 4 hours total it is the fastest and most practical approach for foot passengers. If you are traveling with a car, take the ferry from Thassos to Kavala and drive south via the E75 motorway to Piraeus, which takes around 5 to 6 hours from Kavala and delivers you directly to the port with your vehicle. From Piraeus the full Greek ferry network is at your disposal.