The Portara, the marble gateway of the Temple of Apollo, on its islet at Naxos

Piraeus to Naxos

Hellenic SeawaysAbout 5½ hours

Photo: Nathan Van de Graaf / Unsplash

Crossing time
About 5½ hours
Operator
1
Sailings
Daily
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Checked against hellenicseaways.gr on 10 November 2026

The Piraeus to Naxos ferry takes about 5½ hours with Hellenic Seaways.

Are you planning a trip from Piraeus to Naxos? The Piraeus to Naxos ferry route links the port of Piraeus (Athens) with Naxos, and Hellenic Seaways is the operator listed for it on Ferryu.

According to Hellenic Seaways, the route from Piraeus to Naxos lasts 5 hours and 20 minutes. They operate daily itineraries to and from Naxos, so you can compare sailings on Ferryu and pick the day that suits your plans.

  • The Piraeus to Naxos route lasts 5 hours and 20 minutes
  • Daily itineraries are operated to and from Naxos
  • Departures take place from Gates E6 and E7
  • Gate E6 is for passengers only, while Gate E7 is for passengers and vehicles

At a glance

Crossing
About 5½ hours
Piraeus to Naxos
Sailings
Daily
Hellenic Seaways
Arrives
Naxos
Greece
PiraeusNaxos
Map data: Natural Earth. Port locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Who sails this route

Sailing with Hellenic Seaways

Hellenic Seaways operate daily itineraries to and from Naxos. Their Piraeus to Naxos route lasts 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Book early for the best choice of sailings, and be sure to check the departure times before you set off.

Before you travel

Hellenic Seaways say the departure takes place from Gates E6 and E7. These gates are the point of arrival and departure for ferries on the Paros, Naxos, Ios and Santorini route.

Gate E6 is for passengers only. Gate E7 is for passengers and vehicles. Make sure you head to the right gate, and give yourself plenty of time to get there before your sailing.

When you arrive in Naxos

Point of ferries arrival and departure for Paros - Naxos - Ios - Santorini is at Port Gates Ε6 (passengers only) & Ε7 (passengers & vehicles)

Questions answered

How long is the ferry from Piraeus to Naxos?

About 5½ hours, depending on the sailing.

The route Piraeus - Naxos lasts 5 hours and 20 minutes. (Hellenic Seaways, hellenicseaways.gr)

How often does it sail?

Daily.

Daily itineraries are operated to/from Naxos. (Hellenic Seaways, hellenicseaways.gr)

Compare routes to Greece

Who sails each route and how long the crossing takes.

RouteOperatorCrossing
Piraeus to Naxos This routeHellenic SeawaysAbout 5½ hours
Corfu to PaxosKamelia Lines–
Piraeus to HeraklionANEK Lines and Minoan LinesFrom 9½ hours
Piraeus to HydraHellenic SeawaysFrom 90 minutes
Piraeus to MykonosHellenic SeawaysAbout 5 hours
Piraeus to ParosHellenic SeawaysAbout 4 hours
Piraeus to SantoriniHellenic SeawaysFrom 6 hours
Rafina to MykonosGolden Star Ferries–
Rafina to NaxosGolden Star Ferries–
Rafina to SantoriniGolden Star FerriesAbout 5½ hours
Rhodes to SymiDodekanisos Seaways–

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