Here is all the information you need about the ferry route from Athens (All Ports) to Aegina Town, Aegina. On this page you can find details about the various ports and destinations, the ferry companies offering trips, as well as ferry ticket prices and travel times.
Aegina is the largest island in the Saronic Gulf. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations during the summer since it is the closest island to Athens and is easily accessible from the port of Piraeus. It is located approximately 20.29 miles away from Athens (All Ports).
Getting back and forth from Athens (All Ports) to Aegina Town, Aegina is easy as ferries can be found all year round from 1 of the ports of Athens (All Ports).
There are ferry companies operating from Piraeus to Aegina Town, Aegina.
Piraeus is the main port of Athens and is easily accessible from downtown via taxi or metro. If you are heading to the port by car, it will take about 30 minutes from the city center. If you are going to the port from the Athens International Airport, hop in a taxi and you will arrive in about one hour. Alternatively, take the metro or bus if you have the extra time to spare. During the summer months, traffic around the port of Piraeus is usually hectic and busy. Keep in mind that you need to arrive at the port about one hour before your ferry’s scheduled departure time.
The route Piraeus to Aegina Town, Aegina is operated by 6 ferry companies: Saronic Ferries, Cape Verde, Aegean Flying Dolphins, Blue Star Ferries, San Lorenzo Ferries. This route is operated all year round and the ticket prices range between 9.90 and 19.00 euros, depending on whether you travel with a highspeed or conventional ferry. Tickets for this route are available for passengers as well as vehicles, such as cars and motor bikes.
The trip duration from Piraeus to Aegina Town, Aegina is between 40m – 1h 15m. With Blue Star Ferries which is the fastest ferry company on this route you can arrive in 40m.
On this route, you can find both direct trips and those with stops at other islands. Aegean Flying Dolphins, Cape Verde, Blue Star Ferries, Saronic Ferries, San Lorenzo Ferries are currently offering a direct trip to Aegina Town, Aegina.
During high season (June – September) there are 484 scheduled ferry crossings between Piraeus and Aegina Town, Aegina per week. During low season (October – May) however, there are 218 ferry crossing per week. So, keep this in mind when planning your trip!