Mykonos to Athens: plane or ferry?
 

Debating between flying from Mykonos to Athens or taking a high speed catamaran.

The 7am flight is 47e - arrives at 7:35am. The next flight is at 1:05pm but is 110e and arrives at 1:40pm.

The Hellenic Seaways catamaran leaves at 5pm and arrives in Athens at 850pm and is 54e

The day of travel is a friday - so I'll be going out for dinner and a little Athens nightlife - which I imagine can start late. But how late?

I will have been on Mykonos for 5 days. I have no idea if I'll be ready to get back for some big city urbaness or have another full day in Mykonos. Any insight?

I'm guessing I can wait till I get to Athens to see how I feel about Athens. Or maybe even when I get to Mykonos? Or is that pushing my luck?

TTT

Anyone?

I'm not a big fan of the high speed catamarans because we've had some very bumpy rides. Of course you might luck out, have perfect weather, and a very smooth ride. But it's hard to predict. That's why I'd recommend flying, if possible.

As for Athen's nightlife, I can attest to the fact that most of it doesn't even start until about 10 PM. And it often goes into the very early hours of the morning. I am astonished at how people get to work the next day, but they do!

thanks Weadles.

any ideas how long it takes to get from Piraeus to Plaka?

My vote is to STAY IN MYKONOS!!!!!!!
Wish I was there right now on the beautiful beach!
TrendGirl

Piraeus to Plaka (Monastiraki Station) takes about 17 minutes by Suburban Green Line Train.

Taxi ride from Piraeus to Plaka is about 20+ minutes, depending on time of day/traffic.

thank you everyone..

I'm leaning towards catching an 8 pm flight and catching another full day in Mykonos.

thanks.