Ios – Tinos
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Ios – Tinos
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Depending on the season their are usually 3 daily and 21 weekly sailings between Ios and Tinos. 2 ferry operators provide ferries from Ios to Tinos, Golden Star Ferries & SeaJets. Ios Tinos Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Ios Tinos ferry typically departs Ios at about 08:15. The average sailing time of a ferry from Ios to Tinos is approximately 4h 45m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 1h 55m.
Ferry prices for a ferry from Ios to Tinos typically range between $213* and $340*. On average the Ios Tinos ferry is $264*. The cheapest Ios Tinos ferry prices start from $209*. The average price for a foot passenger is $256*. The average price for a Ios Tinos car ferry is $367*.
Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Ios and Tinos is approximately 54.3 miles (87.4km), or 47.2 nautical miles.
Yes, there is a car ferry from Ios to Tinos provided by Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Ios and Tinos.
Yes, Ios Tinos ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Ios to Tinos with Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets.
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| Ios - Tinos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Golden Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | A$263* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 21 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4h 45m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 55m | |
| First Ferry | 08:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:15 | |
| Distance | 47 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-08-12.
Found deep within the huddle of Cyclades Isles that speckle the Aegean Sea to the south of Greece, is the cliff-edged island of Ios. This small stretch of land is hewn by long stretches of rugged mountains shaded by the earthy colours of rough Mediterranean scrubland. Nestled on the island’s eastern coast, where the rough shores of a glittering bay have taken a chunk out of the mainland, is the picturesque village of Chora. Much of the village is built upon the steep coastal hillsides; the dazzling white, Cycladic buildings rising in tiers towards the parched heartland. As well as being blessed with warm weather and effortless beauty, the village also possesses a rich history. Dig sites on the nearby Skarkos hill have uncovered evidence that prehistoric settlers once called the island home, with structures proving that the human history of Ios stretches back as far as the early bronze age. The port in Chora is found on the southern edge of the bay, just a short walk from the golden sands of Yialos Beach in the Ios district of the village. It is comprised of a wide, rectangular anchorage that juts into the sea from one corner of the local marina. There are no passenger facilities at the port itself, though a number of snack bars and restaurants selling hot food and drinks line the promenade. Due to the rough and largely remote nature of the island, travelling to the port can prove difficult. Only one road route leads into Chora, with the other lanes in the centre of the village far too steep and narrow for vehicles to negotiate. This road, which cuts across the inland mountains and offers lofty views across the rocky wilds of the lowland countryside, weaves all the way to the island’s southern tip and the small village of Magganari. The rest of the island can only be reached by braving the hills on foot, though no settlement is further than 6-miles away from Chora. A vast range of ferries currently run to and from the port in Ios, mainly on island-hopping trips across the Cyclades. Routes hosted by Blue Star Ferries, Seajets and Hellenic Seaways travel to a multitude of destinations including Naxos, Paros, Thira, Mykonos and the mainland city of Piraeus; a route also traversed by Zante Ferries. Other routes include a longer haul trip to Rafina, as well as to the other island ports of Sifnos, Milos, Kimolos, Kythnos, Serifos, Tinos, Folegandros and Heraklion. All of these voyages across the Aegean Sea routes operate at various times throughout the week.
Tinos is one of the biggest of the Cyclades Island’s in Greece. Tinos is famous amongst Greeks for the Church of Panagia Evangelistria, its numerous windmills, artistic dovecotes, numerous villages and its Venetian fortifications at the mountain, Exobourgo. Tinos is located near the geographical centre of the Cyclades island group, and because of the Panagia Evangelistria church, with its icon of Virgin Mary, Tinos is also the centre of a yearly pilgrimage that takes place on the date of the dormition of the Virgin Mary. This is perhaps the most notable and still active yearly pilgrimage in the region of the eastern Mediterranean. Many pilgrims make their way the 800 metres from the ferry wharf to the church on their hands and knees as sign of devotion.
