Ios – Koufonissi
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Ios – Koufonissi
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Ferries run between Ios and Koufonissi run once a day. The Ios Koufonissi ferry is operated by
Ferries from Ios to Koufonissi typically depart from Ios at around 08:15. The average sailing time of a Koufonissi Ios ferry is approximately 5h 31m.
Ferry prices for Ios Koufonissi ferries typically range between €150* and €432*. The average price is around €293*. The cheapest ferry prices from Ios to Koufonissi start from €151*. The average price for a foot passenger is €293*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Ios to Koufonissi is approximately 26.4 miles (42.5km), or 22.9 nautical miles.
No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Ios and Koufonissi
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Ios to Koufonissi with SeaJets.
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| Ios - Koufonissi Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 293 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5h 31m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 08:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 11:15 | |
| Distance | 22 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-08-12.
Forming one of the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Ios is located in the Aegean Sea and lies around mid way between the island of Naxos and the island of Santorini. The island's terrain is characterised by hills and cliffs that lead down to the sea on most sides of the island. Located on the north west coast is the island's port which is only a short distance from the village of Chora. The trip between Chora and the port can be made on foot which will take you along a steep donkey path, and takes around 15 minutes. The village is characterised by narrow paths and streets most of which have now been taken over by bars, restaurants, shops and night clubs to cater for tourists.
There are ferries from the island's port to Piraeus and Rafina with a crossing time of between 4 1/2 hours and 8 hours, depending on ferry type, route and destination. During the summer months Ios is also connected by ferry to the other islands of the Cyclades.
The Greek island of Koufonisia is located to the east of the island of Naxos and to the west of the island of Amorgos, and is made up of two islets named Pano Koufonisi and Kato Koufonisi. The two islets are separated by a strait which is around 200 meters wide and the island's name is derived from the Greek for "Hollow Island" which is a reference to the large caves which led pirates to believe that the island was hollow when viewed from the sea. Located close to Koufonisia is the deserted island of Keros which has been declared an archaeological site that is under protection because of the many Cycladic artefacts that have been found on the island.
Pano Koufonisi is the only inhabited of the two islets and is a popular destination for visitors who want to relax on the island's golden sandy beaches or to swim in the island's war, crystal clear waters.
