The Athens to Ios ferry route is provided by 4 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Athens to Ios takes approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for Athens to Ios can range between 4 hours 5 minutes and 10 hours 15 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 20 weekly sailings from Athens to Ios. Blue Star Ferries provide up to 5 weekly sailings, SeaJets provide up to 10 weekly sailings, Zante Ferries provide 2 weekly sailings and Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 3 weekly sailings. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry departs Piraeus port at approximately 07:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 22:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Athens to Ios is with SeaJets.
Yes, you can book cabins on ferries that sail from Athens to Ios.
The price of a ferry from Athens to Ios can vary between £76 and £516 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is £20, prices can range from £7 and £23. The average price with a car is £465. Car prices can range from £204 and £902. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Athens ferry to Ios.
With 2 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
As the island of Ios does not have an airport, the most convenient way of travelling from Athens to Ios is by taking a high-speed ferry from Piraeus to Ios. Alternatively, you can also depart from Rafina port and Lavrio port if that's easier for your journey.
| Athens (Piraeus) - Ios Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 5 | |
| Operators | Aegean Sea Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries | |
| Average Price | £169* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 16 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6h 19m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 06:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:30 | |
| Distance | 118 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.
"Efficient transportation"
Thanks to Blue Star Ferries my family enjoyed a very smooth return trip between Santorini and Naxos. The ferry was clean. Staff very friendly and helpful and journey a wonderful part of a magical week in Greece. Thank you 👌
'Blue Star Delos' travelled on Blue Star Delos
Read More Read Less"Good experience"
Great experience in terms of travel. Ship was well equipped and timely. Only negative was that there was no instruction at all on where to go on either port. No signage towards where to wait or people instructing you. We just followed a crowd which luckily was the right place to wait.
'Blue Star Delos' travelled on Blue Star Delos
Read More Read Less"Brilliant"
Absolutely brilliant service
'Blue Star Delos' travelled on Blue Star Delos
Read More Read LessThe port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
Piraeus ferry port is easily accessible via public transport. There are a number of bus routes which transport passengers to the port. The 040 bus which departs from Syntagma Square in Athens city centre. This takes approximately 50 minutes. Alternatively, the 049 bus from Omonoia Square operates 24/7. Please keep in mind that the closest bus stop to the ferry terminal is signposted 'Gouva'.
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.
Ferry Timetables between 27/11/2023 and 03/12/2023
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | 07:25 | 14:10 | 6 hours 45 minutes | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Blue Star Ferries | 07:25 | 16:30 | 9 hours 5 minutes | Thu, Sat |
| Blue Star Ferries | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9 hours | Thu |
| Zante Ferries | 14:55 | 02:10 | 11 hours 15 minutes | Tue, Sat |
| Zante Ferries | 17:00 | 04:15 | 11 hours 15 minutes | Thu |
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