Athens (Rafina) – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Athens (Rafina) – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Athens (Rafina) Ios ferry is serviced by 4 ferry companies; Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Anek Superfast & Golden Star Ferries.Athens (Rafina) Ios ferries take around 4 hours 25 minutes. The ferry costs between €77.21 and €543.20, 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 Athens (Rafina) to Ios.
Athens (Rafina) Ios ferries typically depart at 07:20.
The Athens (Rafina) Ios ferry trip can take around 4 hours 25 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 7 weekly sailings from Athens (Rafina) to Ios provided by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Anek Superfast & Golden Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 0 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 0 sailings weekly. Anek Superfast provide 0 sailings weekly. Golden Star Ferries provide 7 sailings weekly.
Athens (Rafina) Ios ferry prices typically range between 77€* and 543€*. The average price is typically 156€*. The cheapest Athens (Rafina) Ios ferry prices start from 77€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 155€*. The average price for a car is 468€*.
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 Athens (Rafina) to Ios is approximately 119.3 miles (192.0km) or 103.7 nautical miles.
Yes, Golden Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Athens (Rafina) and Ios. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Rafina) and Ios.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Golden Star Ferries ferries between Athens (Rafina) and Ios.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Athens (Rafina) to Ios with Golden Star Ferries. 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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| Athens (Rafina) - Ios Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Athens | |
| Destination | Cyclades Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Anek Superfast & Golden Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | €156 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4 h 25 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4 h 25 m | |
| First Ferry | 07:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 07:20 | |
| Distance | 104 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
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.
