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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Ios to Athens
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Ios to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ios to Athens will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Ios for Athens on Fri, Nov 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct ferries cover the 200 km distance in an average of 6 h 25 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest ferries will take 7 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Ios to Athens
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Ios to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €45, and a flight costs an average of €46.
Distance: 107 nautical miles (200 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€61 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ios to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Ios to Athens ferries for tomorrow, Friday, November 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 10:50 AM Ios | 6h20 | 5:10 PM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:15 PM Ios | 5h05 | 5:20 PM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:30 PM Ios | 7h50 | 1:20 AM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Ios to Athens
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Ferries from Ios to Athens run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 10m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) if you book in advance.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest ferry covers the 107 nautical miles (200 km) distance in 4h 40m. There are 16 sailings per week. Ferries from Ios to Athens are available to foot passengers.
Distance 107 nautical miles (200 km) |
Average sailing duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 16 |
Fastest ferry 4h 40m |
First ferry 07:00 |
Last ferry 23:15 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries from Ios to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Ios to Athens with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries for as low as $55 (€45). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Ios to Athens
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ios to Athens by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Ios, which is located around 10.5 miles (17 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Ios to Athens
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki tou Andrea (0.3km)
- Agoni Grammi (0.4km)
- To Limeni (0.5km)
- Main companies are Rafina Taxi and Taxi Athens.
- Free
- Bus Line 314, Rafina Bus Stop
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
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