The Mykonos Athens (Rafina) ferry route connects Cyclades Islands with Athens and is currently operated by 4 ferry companies. Blue Star Ferries operate their crossing up to 9 times per week, Cyclades Fast Ferries 3 times per day, SeaJets 8 times per week & the Golden Star Ferries service is available up to 3 times per day.
There are a combined 59 sailings available per week on the Mykonos Athens (Rafina) crossing between Cyclades Islands and Athens and with 4 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.
| Mykonos - Athens (Rafina) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 123 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 41 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 59m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 15m | |
| First Ferry | 07:35 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:35 | |
| Distance | 142 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.
Forming one of the Cyclades group of islands, the island of Mykonos lies between the islands of Tinos, Paros and Naxos. The main town on the island, also called Mykonos (or Chora to the locals), has typically Cycladic architecture on display with its white washed houses with painted blue windows, pretty narrow streets and pebble-stoned pavements and small white chapels with sky blue cupolas. Many visitors choose to simply take a stroll through Chora, the old port, Little Venice and the Castle to take in the charm of the town. The island in general has a lively nightlife and is sometimes referred to as the "Ibiza of Greece" as a result of its summer club scene which is a major draw for thousands of tourists each year.
The island has two ports. The old Mykonos harbour is where passenger ferries arrive and the New Port of Tourlos is where mostly cruise ships dock. Ferry services from Mykonos depart to Piraeus and Rafina on the Greek mainland and to the other islands in the Cyclades, the Dodecanese islands and to Crete. Conventional and high speed ferries operate to and from the island.
The Greek town of Rafina lies on the east coast of the Attica region of mainland Greece, on the shores of the Aegean Sea. The town is close to the town's of Artemida and Nea Makri and also to the Greek capital, Athens, which is around 25 km to the west. because of its proximity to Athens Rafina is popular with many Athenians who visit to enjoy the town's many fish restaurants that can be found lining the harbour. It is not uncommon to see the day's catch lying on beds of ice outside each restaurant.
In ancient times Rafina was named Arafinidon Alon but its history dates back to prehistoric times, but more specifically to pre-Hellenic times. In Askitario, to the south of Rafina, archaeologists have found a unique vase with a dog painted on it which has been dated back to 2,800 BC. Another significant find was near the town's port where a bronze foundry was discovered and is thought to be one of the oldest in Europe, and dates back to 1800 BC.
After the Port of Piraeus, Rafina's port is the second largest in Attica. Ferry services operating from the port depart to the southern part of Euboea and to the Cyclades islands.
Timetables between 27/11/2023 and 03/12/2023
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclades Fast Ferries | 07:35 | 12:10 | 4 hours 35 minutes | Wed, Fri, Sat |
| Cyclades Fast Ferries | 12:00 | 16:40 | 4 hours 40 minutes | Sun |
| Golden Star Ferries | 12:45 | 17:25 | 4 hours 40 minutes | Mon |
| Golden Star Ferries | 13:45 | 18:30 | 4 hours 45 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| Cyclades Fast Ferries | 14:45 | 19:30 | 4 hours 45 minutes | Mon |
| Golden Star Ferries | 14:45 | 19:30 | 4 hours 45 minutes | Sun |
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