Blue Star Ferries ship serving Piraeus to Ikaria

Athens → Eastern Aegean

Piraeus to Ikaria Ferry

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Route guide

Piraeus to Ikaria ferry

Piraeus–Ikaria provides a direct ferry link from Athens to one of the eastern Aegean’s most distinctive islands. Blue Star Ferries currently publishes up to two routes each week and a journey from about 7 hours 04 minutes. Departures are listed from Piraeus Gate E7, with services approaching either Evdilos or Agios Kirykos on Ikaria.

The route uses conventional passenger-and-vehicle ferry services, so cars can be useful for exploring an island whose villages and beaches are spread across steep terrain. The crossing is long enough to compare reserved seats, cabins and the facilities on the assigned ship. Exact calling patterns and arrival times can vary between sailing dates.

Ikaria’s two ferry ports serve different sides of the island. Evdilos is convenient for the north coast, while Agios Kirykos is the principal town in the south-east. Current Blue Star information also shows onward connections with Samos, Mykonos, Syros and Fourni, making the route useful for an eastern-Aegean island-hopping plan. If you are arranging a fixed accommodation check-in or vehicle collection, the difference between the two ports should be confirmed before committing to onward plans.

For Piraeus to Ikaria, the advertised crossing time is only one part of the journey. Allow for port access, check-in, boarding and disembarkation when deciding which departure best fits the day.

Look beyond the headline fare when comparing Piraeus to Ikaria. Departure time, ticket flexibility and the transfer after arrival can make a different sailing more convenient overall.

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Blue Star Ferries

Long-distance Eastern Aegean passenger and vehicle service

Crossing time: from 7 hours 04 minutes in current Blue Star information

Blue Star Ferries publishes the Piraeus–Ikaria route with up to two routes each week in current destination information. The live booking result identifies the operating vessel, intermediate calls and exact arrival time for the selected departure.

Passenger and vehicle ferry service
Cabins available on conventional ships
Onward Eastern Aegean connections

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Departure and arrival ports

Piraeus and Ikaria ferry ports

Check the current ticket for the correct gate, terminal instructions and operator check-in deadline before travelling.

Athens / Attica

Piraeus Ferry Port

Piraeus is Greece’s largest ferry hub. For this route, current Blue Star guidance points to Gate E7; always use the final gate and boarding instructions shown on your ticket.

Metro, road and taxi access from Athens
Multiple ferry gates spread around a very large harbour
Current operator guidance: Gate E7 for this route

Eastern Aegean

Ikaria Ferry Port

Blue Star Ferries approaches both Evdilos and Agios Kirykos on Ikaria. These ports are on different sides of the island, so the live arrival point is important when arranging accommodation or a road transfer.

Evdilos and Agios Kirykos are both served
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Mountain roads can make transfers slower than expected

On board

Choose comfort to match your Piraeus–Ikaria crossing

The Piraeus–Ikaria crossing is long enough for the assigned ship and accommodation category to matter. Compare cabins, reserved seats, food service and vehicle arrangements for the exact departure.

Cabins & seating

A private cabin can make a sailing of 7 hours 04 minutes or more substantially easier. Conventional Blue Star ferries also provide reserved seating and public lounges.

Food & drink

Large conventional ferries normally provide café, bar or restaurant options, but the exact outlets depend on the ship assigned to your sailing.

Vehicle travel

Passenger-and-vehicle ferries serve this route. Enter the correct vehicle category and dimensions, and book early for busy summer departures.

Pet travel

Pet accommodation and designated areas depend on the vessel. Add the pet correctly when booking and check the current documentation and onboard rules.

The assigned vessel can change. Treat the live booking result and current operator information as definitive for facilities, accessibility, vehicle carriage and pet arrangements.

Travel information

Greek domestic ferry travel: identification, boarding and practical planning

This is a domestic Greek ferry route, but passengers still need accurate booking details and accepted identification. Vehicle travellers should carry normal registration and insurance documents, while cabin passengers should confirm berth type and boarding instructions before reaching Piraeus.

Passenger identification

Use the same passenger name as your accepted identification and keep the document ready with the e-ticket.

Vehicle details

Enter accurate vehicle dimensions and carry normal registration and insurance documents when travelling with a car or motorcycle.

Long-route boarding

Allow time to find the correct gate, load vehicles if applicable and settle into the assigned seat or cabin before departure.

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After arriving in Ikaria

Check which side of Ikaria you arrive on

Evdilos and Agios Kirykos are separated by winding island roads, so the port shown on your booking should guide where you stay and how you arrange transfers.

Evdilos Agios Kirykos Armenistis Nas Samos

The broader ferry network can connect Ikaria with Samos, Fourni, Mykonos and Syros, providing several ways to extend an Aegean trip.

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Alternative ferry routes

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Common planning questions

Piraeus to Ikaria ferry FAQs

How long is the Piraeus to Ikaria ferry?

From 7 hours 04 minutes. Exact journey times can vary with the vessel, intermediate calls, weather and sailing date.

Which ferry company operates Piraeus to Ikaria?

Blue Star Ferries publishes the Piraeus–Ikaria route. The live booking result identifies the exact vessel, departure time and calling pattern for your selected date.

Can I take a car?

Yes on the conventional passenger-and-vehicle ferries normally used for this route. Enter the correct vehicle category and dimensions, and book early when demand is high.

Can I travel as a foot passenger?

Yes. Foot passengers are accepted on the normal passenger services. Check the selected vessel, departure gate and operator instructions before travel.

Are cabins available?

Cabins are available on conventional Blue Star ferries, subject to the ship assigned to your departure. They are particularly useful on a crossing of 7 hours 04 minutes or longer.

Can I take a pet?

Pet travel is subject to the operator’s current rules and the facilities on the selected vessel. Add the pet correctly when booking and check current documentation requirements.

How early should I arrive?

Follow the check-in time on your booking and allow extra time to reach the correct Piraeus gate. Current Blue Star information points to Gate E7 for this route.

Does the timetable change by season?

Yes. Current Blue Star destination information shows up to two routes each week, but sailing days, times, intermediate calls and vessel assignments can change by season and operating conditions.

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