Ferry from Athens (port of Piraeus) to Tilos

You can travel by ferry between Athens (Piraeus) and Tilos with lower-cost ferry tickets thanks to available discounts. The ferry company offers discounts up to 50% to certain passenger categories, such as:

• Children from 5 to 10 years old
• Students (Greek Public University and ISIC card holders)
• People with disabilities
• Island residents (holders of Unique Islander Number)

Note: infants and toddlers up to 4 years old normally travel free of charge.

Cabins & accommodation

There are many types of cabins available on Blue Star Ferries vessels traveling to Tilos from Athens (Piraeus). There are also airplane-type number seats.

Luggage

On Blue Star Ferries, you can carry luggage weighing up to 50 kg free of charge.

Note that Greek ferry companies are usually quite flexible regarding luggage size and weight and that there is normally no check-in procedure for luggage items.

Pets on board

You can travel with your pet free of charge on Blue Star Ferries vessels. Make sure to check the company’s pet policy before your trip and carry along all necessary pet health certificates, tickets and supplies you may need for your trip.

For more details, take a look at our guide on ferry travel with a pet in Greece.

Here are some useful tips for your ferry trip from Athens (Piraeus) to Tilos:

• Consider arriving in Piraeus at least 1 hr before your departure, especially if you wish to board your vehicle and/or plan to travel in the summer months.
• Tilos is a small island in the Dodecanese perfect for a quiet vacation. It is known as Greece's eco-friendly island as it has adopted sustainable energy practices. Check our complete Tilos travel guide and plan your trip with the best holiday tips.
• Tilos is also a great starting point for island hopping in the Dodecanese and the North Aegean. Indicatively, some destinations that you can reach from Tilos are Kalymnos, Kastellorizo, Kos, Rhodes, and Nisyros. Check our Map of ferries to find all connections from Tilos.

Where to take the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Tilos?

Ferries to Tilos depart from the port of Piraeus in Athens. It is located approximately 15 km south of the city center of Athens and 45 km from Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos. You can get to the port of Piraeus by car, taxi, as well as public transport, including bus, metro and suburban railway.

Ferries from Athens to Tilos normally depart from Piraeus Port Gate E1. Departure gates may change, so we recommend checking your ticket and the electronic display boards located at the port for more information.