Ios Ferry
Ios Ferry
With a selection of up to 202 sailings weekly, the port of Ios connects Cyclades Islands with Cyclades Islands, Crete & Athens. Sailing duration ranges from 27 minutes to Sikinos and 7 hours 55 minutes on the Rethymno service.
Sailing information can vary based on time of year, so we’d advise you to view live sailing times and prices in our Deal Finder.
Ios Port, Epar.Od. Iou-Ormou Iou, Chora, Ios 840 01, Greece
Ios - Naxos with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets
Ios - Paros with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries
Ios - Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries & SeaJets
Ios - Syros with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets
Ios - Santorini (Thira) with Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries
Ios - Sikinos with Blue Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries
Ios - Folegandros with Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries & SeaJets
Ios - Milos with Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries & SeaJets
Ios - Kimolos with Blue Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries
Ios - Sifnos with Cyclades Fast Ferries & SeaJets
Ios - Serifos with Cyclades Fast Ferries & SeaJets
Ios - Heraklion with SeaJets
Ios - Mykonos with SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries
Ios - Tinos with SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries
Ios - Katapola (Amorgos) with SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines
Ios - Koufonissi with SeaJets
Ios - Rethymno with SeaJets
Ios - Athens (Rafina) with Golden Star Ferries
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Yes, you can get a ferry from Ios to 18 ferry ports. Ferries from Ios are operated by 5 ferry companies including Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines. There are currently 48 daily and 202 weekly sailings from Ios.
Ios ferries sail to Cyclades Islands, Crete & Athens. You can get ferries from Ios to 18 ferry ports. These ferry ports include Santorini (Thira), Rethymno, Katapola (Amorgos), Heraklion & Serifos.
The duration of the Ios ferry depends which route you take. Ferries from Ios range between 27 minutes and 7 hours 55 minutes. Bear in mind that Ios ferry times can change from season to season so it's best to check the latest Ios ferry timetable before you book.
The fastest ferry is Ios to Sikinos with an average duration of 27 minutes. There are currently 2 daily and 4 weekly sailings on this ferry route.
The slowest ferry is Ios to Rethymno with an average duration of 7 hours 55 minutes and 2 daily and 3 weekly sailings.
Popular ferries from Ios include:
Ios to Santorini (Thira)
Ios to Santorini (Thira) is the most popular route with 6 daily and 29 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes around 1 hour and costs £33.96 on average.
Ios to Rethymno
Ios to Rethymno is the second most popular route. There are currently 2 daily and 3 weekly sailings on this route. The Ios to Rethymno ferry takes approximately 7 hours 55 minutes.
Ios ferry prices vary depending on various factors. The route, season, operator and type of ship you sail on can all affect the Ios ferry cost. Prices are usually cheaper for foot passengers and outside of the peak summer months.
The most popular ferry, Ios to Santorini (Thira) costs £33.96 on average. The cheapest ferry route is Ios to Sikinos with an average price of £3.37. The most expensive ferry is the Ios to Koufonissi ferry with an average price of £126.15.
Yes, you can take a car ferry from Ios. Car operators include Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries. For more information on routes and car ferry prices, check out our Deal Finder.
Yes, foot passengers are allowed on ferries from Ios with operators including Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines.
You can take your pet on the ferry from Ios. Pet operators include Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries. For more information about pet accommodation and fees, please view our Deal Finder.
Yes, cabins are available on ferries from Ios with operators such as Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries.
You can book Ios ferry tickets online at Direct Ferries. Just use our Deal Finder to see live pricing and availability. We recommend booking your Ios ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best possible price. You can also check out our Special Offers page to see if there are any discounts on your desired route.
Planning a last-minute holiday and not sure where to go? With so much to see and do, Ios makes the perfect destination for a spontaneous escape. From exploring the charming streets of Chora to relaxing on beautiful beaches like Mylopotas, there’s something for every traveller. Check out our ferry routes to Ios and book your last-minute holiday today.
Found deep within the huddle of Cyclades Isles that speckle the Aegean Sea to the south of Greece, is the cliff-edged island of Ios. This small stretch of land is hewn by long stretches of rugged mountains shaded by the earthy colours of rough Mediterranean scrubland. Nestled on the island’s eastern coast, where the rough shores of a glittering bay have taken a chunk out of the mainland, is the picturesque village of Chora. Much of the village is built upon the steep coastal hillsides; the dazzling white, Cycladic buildings rising in tiers towards the parched heartland. As well as being blessed with warm weather and effortless beauty, the village also possesses a rich history. Dig sites on the nearby Skarkos hill have uncovered evidence that prehistoric settlers once called the island home, with structures proving that the human history of Ios stretches back as far as the early bronze age. The port in Chora is found on the southern edge of the bay, just a short walk from the golden sands of Yialos Beach in the Ios district of the village. It is comprised of a wide, rectangular anchorage that juts into the sea from one corner of the local marina. There are no passenger facilities at the port itself, though a number of snack bars and restaurants selling hot food and drinks line the promenade. Due to the rough and largely remote nature of the island, travelling to the port can prove difficult. Only one road route leads into Chora, with the other lanes in the centre of the village far too steep and narrow for vehicles to negotiate. This road, which cuts across the inland mountains and offers lofty views across the rocky wilds of the lowland countryside, weaves all the way to the island’s southern tip and the small village of Magganari. The rest of the island can only be reached by braving the hills on foot, though no settlement is further than 6-miles away from Chora. A vast range of ferries currently run to and from the port in Ios, mainly on island-hopping trips across the Cyclades. Routes hosted by Blue Star Ferries, Seajets and Hellenic Seaways travel to a multitude of destinations including Naxos, Paros, Thira, Mykonos and the mainland city of Piraeus; a route also traversed by Zante Ferries. Other routes include a longer haul trip to Rafina, as well as to the other island ports of Sifnos, Milos, Kimolos, Kythnos, Serifos, Tinos, Folegandros and Heraklion. All of these voyages across the Aegean Sea routes operate at various times throughout the week.
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