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Interrail Greek Islands Pass
The Interrail Greek Islands Pass allows you to explore the Greek Islands by ferry. Embrace the party paradise in Mykonos, relax at the mesmerizing beaches of Crete or enjoy the picturesque white houses on Santorini. Get a 4 day Pass if you’re planning on travelling between the Greek Islands only. The 6 day Pass also has international trips from and to Italy included. You decide where to go!
The fun and relaxed way to discover the Greek islands.
- Visit popular destinations like Mykonos, Crete and Santorini.
- 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 European residents can travel with an Interrail Pass. If you’re a non-European resident, you can travel with a Eurail Pass. Read more
You cannot order a One Country Pass for the country where you live. Read more
You cannot use the One Country Pass to travel to or from the country your Pass is valid in. The One Country Pass is only valid for travel with participating train, ferry and public transport companies in the country covered by your Pass. Read more
Most high-speed and night trains require a reservation at an additional cost. Read more
1st class Passes are valid in both 1st and 2nd class carriages. 2nd class Passes are only valid in 2nd class carriages.
All standard Interrail Passes are refundable or exchangeable if they are returned unused. Read our booking terms
- Additional conditions about our promotional Passes
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Depending on the promo conditions, promotional Interrail Passes may be non-refundable and non-exchangeable. To check if a purchased promotional pass is refundable or exchangeable, please refer to the invoice. 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 start date of the Interrail Pass.
- Additional conditions for Senior travelers
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To travel with a discounted Senior Pass, you must be aged 60 or over on the start date of the Interrail Pass.
- Additional conditions for Adults with Children
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Children under 4 travel for free and do not need an Interrail 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.
Up to 2 children can travel with 1 adult. For example, when 2 adults are traveling, they can take 4 children with them. If more than 2 children are traveling 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.
Travelers aged 12 to 27 can travel with a Youth Pass.
What's included in each Interrail Greek Islands Pass?
Pass type |
International trips |
Classes |
Transfers |
Interrail 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. |
Interrail Greek Islands Pass 6 days within 1 month |
Included. 4 days out of the 6 days can be used on domestic routes within Greece and 2 days 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 the domestic 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 Interrail Greek Islands Passes?
- A 30% discount on 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 Interrail 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.
- Click to see the top 10 most popular islands:
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- Crete
- Ios
- Karpathos
- Koufonissi
- Mykonos
- Naxos
- Paros
- Patmos
- Rhodes
- Santorini
Reservations for ferries
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.
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*:
- Call center in Athens (Tel. +30 210 8919700)
- Email: helpdesk@attica-group.com or helpdesk@anek-superfast.com
Find out more about Sail and Rail, or contact +30 210 891 9700, helpdesk@attica-group.com or helpdesk@anek-superfast.com.
Domestic ferries:
Reservation for domestic routes can be booked through the Attica Group*
- Call center in Athens (Tel. +30 210 8919800)
- 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 Interrail Greek Islands Pass brochure
For more detailed information about the Interrail Greek Islands Passes, check out this helpful PDF brochure (3.4 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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What is Interrail?
Interrail is your key to exploring Europe. Hop on many of Europe’s trains by simply showing your Interrail Pass.
Sit back, chill out and enjoy the spectacular views as you move from one cool destination to the next on board Europe’s trains. Go in search of sandy beaches, top nightlife and new friends from around the world.