Getting from Tilos to Piraeus

If you are heading to Piraeus from Tilos you are making your way from a volcanic island in the Dodecanese to the largest port in Greece and the gateway to Athens and the wider ferry network.

Take the ferry

There is a direct overnight ferry from Tilos to Piraeus running via Rhodes and several Dodecanese islands, taking around 15 to 18 hours. It is a long but comfortable connection with cabins available that delivers you to the port in the morning. The service runs several times a week and is the main sea connection from Tilos to the Greek mainland. Check the schedule carefully before booking as departure days vary by season.

Getting there by air

Piraeus has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens International, around 45 kilometres to the east. Tilos has no airport. The nearest airport is Rhodes. Taking the ferry from Tilos to Rhodes and flying from Rhodes to Athens, then taking the metro or taxi to Piraeus, gives a total journey time of around 4 to 5 hours and is considerably faster than the overnight ferry for most travelers who do not need to take a vehicle.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Tilos to Rhodes and fly from Rhodes to Athens, then take the metro directly to Piraeus. At around 4 to 5 hours total it is the most practical approach for foot passengers. If you are traveling with a car, take the direct overnight ferry from Tilos to Piraeus, which takes your vehicle and arrives in the morning with the day ahead. From Piraeus the metro connects you directly to central Athens in around 20 minutes.