Ferry Athens (Piraeus) → Aegina 🇬🇷🇬🇷
Aegina is the closest island escape from Athens, and the Piraeus–Aegina ferry is the easiest way to reach it. The crossing of the Saronic Gulf takes about 65 minutes on a conventional ferry or roughly 40 minutes on a high-speed boat. Saronic Ferries (Olympian/ANES), Hellenic Seaways and Blue Star Ferries all run the route, with multiple daily sailings year-round and fares from around €12 per person. It is a hugely popular day-trip and weekend-home route, so departures are frequent and very affordable. Conventional ferries carry cars, making it easy to bring your own vehicle. Aegina is famous for its pistachios and the magnificent Temple of Aphaia, perfect for a quick, scenic getaway from the city.
The Athens (Piraeus) → Aegina ferry route serves Aegina from Athens (Piraeus), in Greece. It is operated by Saronic Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, with a crossing time of ~65 min (conventional) / ~40 min (high-speed) (Very frequent, multiple daily departures year-round). Fares start from €12 per person, vehicle extra. On VoilaFerry you compare live schedules, prices and availability across every operator on this route, then book your ticket — passengers, car, cabin or pet — in minutes, with no added service fees.
Operators on this route
- Saronic Ferries
- Hellenic Seaways
- Blue Star Ferries
How to book your ferry
- Pick your date and number of passengers.
- Compare operators, schedules and fares in real time.
- Add a vehicle, cabin or pet if needed, then pay online securely.
Good to know
- Vehicles (car, motorbike, motorhome) accepted on most departures.
- Cabins and reclining seats available for overnight crossings.
- Pets welcome depending on the operator.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Aegina?
- About 65 minutes on a conventional ferry, or roughly 40 minutes on a high-speed boat across the Saronic Gulf.
- Which companies sail from Piraeus to Aegina?
- Saronic Ferries (Olympian/ANES), Hellenic Seaways and Blue Star Ferries all operate the Piraeus–Aegina route.
- Can I take a car on the ferry to Aegina?
- Yes. Cars are carried on the conventional ferries, so you can bring your own vehicle to Aegina.
- How often do ferries run and how much do they cost?
- Very frequently, with multiple daily departures all year round, and fares start from around €12 per person.
- When should I book the Piraeus–Aegina ferry?
- It's a busy day-trip route, so booking ahead is wise for summer weekends and holidays; outside peak times you can usually travel with little notice.