Can you use Eurail Pass on ferry in Greece?

With a Eurail 6 day Greek island Pass you can travel for free on Superfast Ferries. With a Eurail Pass valid in either Greece or Italy, you can get 30% off.



Yes, you can use a Eurail Pass on ferries in Greece, but it is typically managed through the specialized Eurail Greek Islands Pass. This pass is designed specifically for ferry travel and usually offers either 4 or 6 ferry trips within one month. The 6-day version often includes international crossings between Italy (Venice, Ancona, or Bari) and Greece (Patras or Igoumenitsa) operated by the Attica Group (Superfast Ferries and Blue Star Ferries). For domestic travel, the pass covers over 50 Greek islands, including popular destinations like Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, and Rhodes. If you hold a standard Eurail Global Pass, you may also be entitled to discounts (often 30%) on various ferry lines, or sometimes a fully "free" deck-passage crossing between Italy and Greece, though you must still pay port taxes and seasonal surcharges. In 2026, it is highly recommended to use the Eurail Rail Planner app to reserve your ferry spots in advance, as ferry capacity is strictly limited, especially during the peak summer months from June to September.

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You can book your ferry in Greece online (through a website or a mobile app) or buy them from a ticket office at the port. However, it's better to book your ferry tickets online as you avoid the long queues while also getting the best ferry price.

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You can book your ferry in Greece online (through a website or a mobile app) or buy them from a ticket office at the port. However, it's better to book your ferry tickets online as you avoid the long queues while also getting the best ferry price.

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Eurail passes do not cover local transport like trams or metros, only intercity trains. Rail Europe is another company that offers similar European train passes.

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The Greek Islands Pass is a great addition to your trip if your Interrail adventure takes you to the heart of the Mediterranean. Travel flexibly by ferry from Italy to Greece and between the Greek islands, all with just this one Pass.

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We ask for your passport or ID number for safety and verification that the Pass you are travelling with is actually yours. You may be asked to show your passport or ID card when your Pass is being checked by ticket inspectors, so the number on your Pass should match the number on the passport or ID you are carrying.

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The port of Piraeus serves ferry connections between Athens and the islands of the group, such as Donousa or Koufonisia. The most popular islands of the Cyclades, such as Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos, and Milos are connected with the ports of Athens with multiple crossings per day during the summer season.

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Since there are no electronic tickets for ferries in Greece, you need to have the actual ticket with you in order to board the ferry. You cannot board with a confirmation number or an email print out.

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If you book your return trip at the same time as your outbound trip you are entitled to a discount (usually between 20%-30%) on the return trip tickets (not the entire reservation). If you book your outbound tickets and return later to book your return separately, you are not entitled to the return trip discount.

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Getting around the Greek Islands The easiest – and cheapest – way to get around the Greek Islands is by taking the Greek ferries, which can cost as little as 7 Euros. What is this? There are multiple ferry companies offering passenger services around the Greek Islands.

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