Athens (Rafina) – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Athens (Rafina) – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Depending on the season their are about 7 weekly sailings between Athens (Rafina) and Ios. Golden Star Ferries provides the ferry from Athens (Rafina) to Ios. Athens (Rafina) Ios ferries cost between $268 and $728, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Athens (Rafina) Ios ferry typically departs Athens (Rafina) at about 07:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 07:20.
Ferries from Athens (Rafina) to Ios sail in around 4 hours 27 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 4 hours 25 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 7 weekly sailings from Athens (Rafina) to Ios provided by Golden Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Athens (Rafina) to Ios typically range between $261* and $717*. On average the Athens (Rafina) Ios ferry is $280*. The cheapest Athens (Rafina) Ios ferry prices start from $261*. The average price for a foot passenger is $280*. The average price for a car is $701*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated May 25.
The distance between Athens (Rafina) to Ios is approximately 119 miles (192km) or 104 nautical miles.
Yes, Athens (Rafina) Ios ferries allow cars onboard with Golden Star Ferries between Athens (Rafina) and Ios. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Athens (Rafina) and Ios use our Deal Finder.
Golden Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Athens (Rafina) Ios ferries.
Golden Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Athens (Rafina) to Ios. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Athens (Rafina) - Ios Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Golden Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$277* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4h 35m | |
| First Ferry | 07:20 | |
| Distance | 103 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The Greek town of Rafina lies on the east coast of the Attica region of Greece. The town, and its port, is on the Aegean Sea coast, to the east of the Penteli Mountains and to the north east of the Mesogaia Plain. The Greek capital, Athens, is 25 km to the west of Rafina which is close to the towns of Artemida and Nea Makri. It is a popular destination for Athenians, due to its proximity to Athens, who drive out of the city to Rafina to eat in one of the town's many fish restaurants that line the harbour. It is common to see the day's catch on display on beds of ice outside each restaurant.
Rafina's port is the second largest in the Attica region, after Piraeus, although this is likely to change by the port at Lavrio which is currently being expanded. ferries from Rafina's port depart to the southern part of Euboea and to most of the Cyclades Islands. Both conventional and high speed ferries operate to the islands with most departing Rafina in the morning.
The Greek island of Ios is part of the Cyclades group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea between the islands of Santorini and Naxos. The island has a popular night economy, lovely beaches and a number of historical monuments which are popular with visitors. The island has been popular with tourists from around the world for many years and is definitely one of the most popular of the Cyclades islands. Chora is a typical Greek village on the island with traditional whitewashed buildings, winding streets and many colourful flowers. However, at night the sleepy village comes alive with many places to socialise.
Around the island there are many beaches with soft white sand just waiting to be explored, all of which are blessed with crystal clear waters. Perhaps the island's most popular beach is Mylopotas which is lined with bars, restaurants and places to hire water sport related equipment, and is over 1 km long. However, if you require a more secluded beach experience then Valmas or Kolitsani beaches are a good choice.
