Cesme - Athens Ferry Help !
 

Can't have source of information for Cesme - Athens ferry. Heard that ferry goes to Kios/Kos first from Cesme and another one goes to Athens.

In need to decide how to go to Albania border from central Turkey, from the land or by ferry from Cesme; I need to know how long does it take by ferry and how much does it costs.

Anyone have information about the ferry schedules, timing and pricing, please inform.

Regards,

Samy

Hello,
Youe get the ferry from Cesme to Chios.

then you take another ferry from Chios to Rafina or Piraeus (both ports near Athens)


Enjoy!

Here's all I can remember about that route:

I bought tickets at an agent the day prior, then showed up at Cesme a few hours before the boat (which seemed excessive--everyone else arrived within a half hour or so of scheduled departure). The boat was late. As best I remember, it left around sunset.

The little cafe in the ferry terminal changes money if asked nicely, though at a poor rate. Customs was a bit disorganized, but quite easy; someone from the ferry company took my passport and delivered it back to me, stamped. The boat is a small one, and not terribly comfortable by international standards, but it's a short-ish ride.

At Chios (?), entry into Greece was also quite chaotic, but easy in the end. You then drive down the road and can stake out a table at one of the cafés to wait for the large Greek ferry which pulls in at a different spot some hours later. You can cut to the front of the lineup of trucks and cars, or take the small side entrance which deposits you in front.

This is a large overnight boat. I slept up on deck, as always. Negotiating Athens roads and traffic early in the morning on inadequate sleep is a bit of a chore, so try to find a local on the boat who'll guide you through. After that, all is simple, scenic and relaxed.

Now that I've done it, I'd probably opt for the land route unless I planned to visit some Greek islands or had a good reason to want to stop in Athens along the way. This way you could still include as much as you want of northern Greece, and there really wasn't anything special about the boat ride to justify the cost. I can't remember the price I paid through an agent, but it couldn't have been too far out of line: probably a couple of hundred dollars US for both ferries--myself and motorcycle.

Hope that helps.

Mark

Hello Samy,
cesme to chios island is 45" trip. Cost around 40-50 euros. Travel agent in chios is called Miniotis Lines Tel. (+30) - 22710 - 41073, 41463 Fax (+30) - 22710 - 41168. From there you take another ship usually going to Peiraus. It depends on the day at what time the ships leaves. Calculate that usually it takes about 7 hours and about around 50 euros for your bike and you on deck accomodation. Have a look at Paleologos Travel Booking Engine. If you need anything just contact. Nicolas