Mesta – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
Mesta – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Mesta to Athens (Piraeus). Mesta Athens (Piraeus) ferries cost between £73 and £386, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Mesta Athens (Piraeus) ferries.
Mesta Athens (Piraeus) ferries typically depart at 03:05.
The Mesta Athens (Piraeus) ferry trip can take around 7 hours 35 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Mesta to Athens (Piraeus) provided by Blue Star Ferries.
Mesta Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between £73* and £386*. The average price is typically £175*. The cheapest Mesta Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from £73*. The average price for a foot passenger is £87*. The average price for a car is £264*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated June 25.
The distance between Mesta to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 159.8 miles (257.2km) or 139 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Mesta and Athens (Piraeus). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Mesta and Athens (Piraeus).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Mesta and Athens (Piraeus).
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Mesta to Athens (Piraeus).
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| Mesta (Chios) - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Hellenic Seaways | |
| Average Price | £181* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 7h 50m | |
| First Ferry | 02:20 | |
| Distance | 138 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-08-12.
The medieval settlement of Mesta is located on the Greek island of Chios, which lies in the Aegean Sea and is the fifth largest Greek island. Chios is located just 7 km off the Anatolian coast and is separated from Turkey by the Chios Strait. The cobbled ring road around Mesta is wonderful as is the Church of Taxiarxis, the village square called 'Livadi' by the locals and the village's imposing tower. The village's current residents have managed to retain a sense of village traditions that existed in the 14th century and have managed to find the right blend between history and modern life. Perhaps the most important event that takes place in the village occurs during the carnival festivities where the 'Agas' trials are presented. These are a satirical replica of the trials that used to take place under Turkish Occupation.
Mesta is home to the island's second port and provides year round ferry services to the island of Psara and Lavrion in Attica.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
