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How to get fromPiraeus to Cape Townby subway, plane, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Piraeus to Cape Town by subway, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Subway to Athens International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane ATH - CPT
    17h 21m
    R 6,417–12,467

  2. Car ferry to Mykonos, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Mykonoscarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Mykonos (JMK) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane JMK - CPT
    20h 2m
    R 9,071–29,148

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration17h 4mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,590Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,080.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 21m

What companies run services between Piraeus, Greece and Cape Town, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Piraeus to Cape Town. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Cape Town. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Mykonos, walk to Mykonos New Port, take the bus to Mykonos Airport, walk to Mykonos (JMK) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Cape Town.

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