How to travel from Piraeus to Icaria, Greece

The distance between Piraeus and Icaria is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Piraeus to Icaria by ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out IcariaPiraeus if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Ikaria Island (JIK).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Syros and then to Ag. Kirykos.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Piraeus and Icaria

There are several options for getting from Piraeus to Icaria by ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Piraeus and Icaria is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (139 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Piraeus and Icaria by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Piraeus to Icaria is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Piraeus and Icaria is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Piraeus and Icaria. We recommend that you take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Piraeus and Icaria. We recommend that you take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Piraeus and Icaria. The ferry typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once a week.

Seajets and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Piraeus and Icaria. Ferries run once a week and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Piraeus to Icaria. We recommend that you take the train to Athens Airport then fly from Athens (ATH) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Icaria is Ikaria Airport (JIK) (JIK) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Icaria. Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) and Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Piraeus to Icaria. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros and then to Ag. Kirykos. instead which will take 5h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Piraeus to Icaria is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Piraeus to Icaria

Compare travel optionsbetween Piraeus and Icaria

Transport options from Piraeus to Icaria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 25m
€120($120)
once daily273km (169 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry4hrs
€135($135)
twice a week397km (247 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
5h 40m
€130($130)
once a week307km (191 miles)
Ferry to Ag. Kirykos8h 10m
€58($58)
3 times a week236km (147 miles)

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Airports near Icaria

The following major airports near Icaria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

JIK
Ikaria Airport (JIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Icaria
LRS
Leros Airport (LRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Icaria
SMI
Samos International Airport (SMI)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Icaria