Eurail Greek Islands Pass
The Eurail Greek Islands Pass is a unique pass that lets you discover magnificent islands like Crete, Mykonos, and Santorini. Travel by ferry across the crystal blue waters of the Aegean and explore seaside villages and whitewashed shores.
Choose from no less than 55 Greek islands.
- Travel on 4 or 6 days during your trip to the islands of your choice.
- Buy tickets for additional domestic ferry trips with a 30% discount.
Don't forget about your seat reservations!
The ferries in Greece require a seat reservation. Read more about reservations below or in the Greek Islands brochure.
Conditions of this Pass
- General conditions for everyone
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Only non-European residents can travel with a Eurail Pass. If you’re a European resident you can travel with an Interrail Pass.
Most high-speed and night trains require a reservation at an additional cost. Learn more about seat reservations
1st class Passes are valid in both 1st and 2nd class coaches. 2nd class Passes are only valid in 2nd class coaches.
You need to activate your Eurail Pass within 11 months of the issue date. You can do this online using our free activation service at checkout, or once you've received your Pass at a European train station.
All standard Eurail Passes are refundable or exchangeable if they are returned unused. Read our booking terms and our refund & exchange policy.
- *Additional conditions about our promotional Passes
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- Depending on the promo conditions, promotional Eurail Passes may be non-refundable and non-exchangeable. To check if a purchased promotional pass is refundable or exchangeable, please refer to the payment confirmation. Read more.
- Additional conditions for Youth travelers
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- To travel with a discounted Youth Pass, you must be aged from 12 up to and including 27 on the date you choose to start your trip.
- Additional conditions for Senior travelers
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- To travel with a discounted Senior Pass, you must be aged 60 or older on the date you choose to start your trip.
- Additional conditions for Adults with Children
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- Children under 4 travel for free and do not need an Eurail Pass. You may be asked to sit a child under 4 on your lap during busy times.
Children aged 4 to 11 travel for free with a Child Pass. A child must be accompanied at all times by at least one person with an Adult Pass. This doesn’t have to be a family member and can be anyone over 18.
- Children must be 11 or younger on the date you choose to start your trip.
- Up to 2 children can travel with 1 adult. For example, when 2 adults are travelling, they can take 4 children with them. If more than 2 children are travelling with 1 adult, a separate Youth Pass must be purchased for each additional child.
Children under 12 travel in the same travel class as the accompanying adult.
Travellers aged 12 to 27 can travel with a Youth Pass.
- Children under 4 travel for free and do not need an Eurail Pass. You may be asked to sit a child under 4 on your lap during busy times.
What's included
Pass type |
International trips |
Classes |
Transfers |
Eurail Greek Islands Pass 4 days within 1 month |
Not included. The 4 travel days can only be used on domestic routes within Greece. | On Greek domestic routes only 2nd class is offered (Economy Class). |
Not included. |
Eurail Greek Islands Pass 6 days within 1 month |
Included. 4 out of the 6 days can be used on domestic routes within Greece and 2 out of the 6 days can be used on international routes between Italy (Venice, Ancona or Bari) and Greece (Patras or Igoumenitsa).* |
On the international ferries it is possible to choose between 1st or 2nd class seating or accommodation. On domestic ferries only 2nd class is offered (Economy Class). |
If you travel from Italy to the port of Patras (Greece), you have to take a bus or train to to the port of Piraeus. This transfer is included in the 6 day Greek Islands Pass. |
*The ferry from Patras to Venice (and vice versa) takes 2 nights. However, you only have to use 1 travel day for this trip, make sure to fill in the day of departure on your Travel Calendar.
What's included in both of the Eurail Greek Islands Passes?
- A 30% discount on the passenger fare for all additional trips within the Greek Islands during the validity period of your Pass.
- A 30% reduction on all upgrades in accommodation (except Lux cabins). Valid for international and domestic routes.
- Fuel charges and port fees.
Which Islands in Greece can I visit with my Eurail Greek Islands Pass?
The domestic ferries are operated by Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways. You can visit all the islands that they travel to, in total there are 55 unique Greek islands for you to choose from.
- Click to see the top 10 most popular islands:
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- Crete
- Ios
- Karpathos
- Koufonissi
- Mykonos
- Naxos
- Paros
- Patmos
- Rhodes
- Santorini
Reservations
When travelling with your Greek Islands Pass, you must reserve a seat for each ferry you’ll be travelling on. This can be done free of charge. Make sure to do so as early as possible to ensure there are still seats available.
Important
You must book your ferries in the order that you will use them! If you book out of order, your Pass will not be valid from your starting location. For example, you book your first ferry for the 10th of August, this date will be the activation date of your Pass. The next ferry you book can only be after this date, for example on the 13th of August, not on the 8th of August.
How to book your reservations
You can book your reservations for ferries in Greece the following ways:
International ferries:
Reservation for international routes can be booked through the Attica Group*:
- Online via the Superfast Ferries website
- Online via the Anek Lines website
Check the step-by-step instructions on how to book your reservations online on our 'How to book reservations' page.
- Call center in Athens (Tel. +30 210 8919200)
- Email: helpdesk@attica-group.com or helpdesk@anek-superfast.com
Find out more about Sail and Rail, or contact +30 210 8919200, helpdesk@attica-group.com or helpdesk@anek-superfast.com.
Domestic ferries:
Reservation for domestic routes can be booked through the Attica Group*
- Online via the Blue Star Ferries website
- Online via the Hellenic Seaways website
Check the step-by-step instructions on how to book your reservations online on our 'How to book reservations' page.
- Call center in Athens (Tel. +30 210 8919200)
- Email: helpdesk@attica-group.com or callcenter@attica-group.com.
*The Attica Group consists of the following ferry companies:
Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries & Hellenic Seaways
The Eurail Greek Islands Pass brochure
For more detailed information about the Eurail Greek Islands Passes, check out this helpful PDF brochure (2.7 MB). Save it to you phone or tablet and always have this information with you when you're travelling.
It gives you an overview of all ferries and routes, as well as practical information on accommodation and reservations. Scroll down to the last page to find some great suggested itineraries! Due to seasonal route changes, we recommend checking Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways' latest route information before you travel.
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Ordering information
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