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Ios Athens (Piraeus) Ferries

The Ios Athens (Piraeus) ferry route connects Cyclades Islands with Athens and is currently operated by 5 ferry companies. Blue Star Ferries operate their crossing up to 5 times per week, SeaJets 10 times per week, Zante Ferries 3 times per week, Cyclades Fast Ferries 3 times per week & the Aegean Sea Lines service is available up to 3 times per week.

There are a combined 24 sailings available per week on the Ios Athens (Piraeus) crossing between Cyclades Islands and Athens and with 5 ferry companies on offer it is advisable to compare all to make sure you get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

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Ios - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 5
Operators Aegean Sea Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries
Average Price 171 €*
Average Daily Sailings 2
Average Weekly Sailings 16
Average Sailing Duration 6h 40m
Fastest Sailing Duration 4h 0m
First Ferry 08:00
Last Ferry 21:50
Distance 118 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Ios to Piraeus?

    The approximate duration for ferries from Ios to Piraeus is 7h 19m. Durations can vary by operator and season.
  • How much is the ferry from Ios to Piraeus?

    Ios to Piraeus is approximately 108 €. We recommended booking in advance for the best price and availability. Price exclusive of booking fees.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Ios to Piraeus?

    5 popular ferry companies travel from Ios to Piraeus. These ferry companies are
    • Blue Star Ferries
    • SeaJets
    • Zante Ferries
    • Cyclades Fast Ferries
    • Aegean Sea Lines
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Ios to Piraeus?

    Book Ios to Piraeus tickets through our deal finder, where you can view the latest prices and schedules.
  • How far is Piraeus from Ios?

    Ios to Piraeus is approximately 118 nautical miles distance apart.

Ios Guide

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.


Athens (Piraeus) Guide

The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.

Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.


Ios to Piraeus Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 18/03/2024 and 24/03/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Zante Ferries 09:05 20:20 11 hours 15 minutes Tue, Fri
Blue Star Ferries 14:20 23:20 9 hours Wed, Fri
Blue Star Ferries 16:40 23:20 6 hours 40 minutes Tue, Thu, Sat
Zante Ferries 22:05 06:30 8 hours 25 minutes Wed
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