Ios – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Ios – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
The Ios Athens (Piraeus) ferry is serviced by 8 ferry companies; Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Ventouris Sea Lines, SeaJets, Anek Superfast, Golden Star Ferries & Aegean Sea Lines.Ios Athens (Piraeus) ferries take around 6 hours 10 minutes. The ferry costs between €56.19 and €334.79, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Ios to Athens (Piraeus).
The first Ios Athens (Piraeus) ferry typically departs from Ios at around 08:10. The last ferry usually departs at 21:00.
The Ios Athens (Piraeus) ferry trip can take around 6 hours 10 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 4 hours 25 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 25 weekly sailings from Ios to Athens (Piraeus) provided by Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Ventouris Sea Lines, SeaJets, Anek Superfast, Golden Star Ferries & Aegean Sea Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 9 sailings weekly. Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly. Zante Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly. Ventouris Sea Lines provide 0 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 16 sailings weekly. Anek Superfast provide 0 sailings weekly. Golden Star Ferries provide 0 sailings weekly. Aegean Sea Lines provide 0 sailings weekly.
Ios Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between 56€* and 335€*. The average price is typically 148€*. The cheapest Ios Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from 56€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 141€*. The average price for a car is 330€*.
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 1 July 2025.
The distance between Ios to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 136.4 miles (219.5km) or 118.5 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries & SeaJets ferries allow cars on board ferries between Ios and Athens (Piraeus). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Ios and Athens (Piraeus).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries & SeaJets ferries between Ios and Athens (Piraeus).
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Ios to Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Ios - Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination | Athens | |
| No. of Operators | 8 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Ventouris Sea Lines, SeaJets, Anek Superfast, Golden Star Ferries & Aegean Sea Lines | |
| Average Price | €148 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 25 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6 h 10 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4 h 25 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:10 | |
| Last Ferry | 21:00 | |
| Distance | 119 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
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 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.
