Ios – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Ios – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
The Ios to Athens (Piraeus) ferry route is provided by 3 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Ios to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 6 hours on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Ios to Athens (Piraeus) cost around $89 and $551, 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 Ios to Athens (Piraeus).
Ios Athens (Piraeus) ferry sailings typycally depart from Ios at around 05:00. The last ferry leaves at 16:40.
The Ios Athens (Piraeus) ferry trip can take around 6 hours. The fastest Ios to Athens (Piraeus) ferry is around 4 hours 25 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 22 weekly sailings from Ios to Athens (Piraeus) serviced by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Ios Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between $89* and $551*. The average price is typically $222*. The cheapest ferries from Ios to Athens (Piraeus) start from $89*. The average price for a foot passenger is $218*. The average price for a car is $552*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Ios to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 136 miles (220km) or 119 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Ios and Athens (Piraeus). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Ios and Athens (Piraeus).
Foot passengers can travel on the Ios to Athens (Piraeus) ferry with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries.
Pets can travel on ferries from Ios to Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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Forming one of the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Ios is located in the Aegean Sea and lies around mid way between the island of Naxos and the island of Santorini. The island's terrain is characterised by hills and cliffs that lead down to the sea on most sides of the island. Located on the north west coast is the island's port which is only a short distance from the village of Chora. The trip between Chora and the port can be made on foot which will take you along a steep donkey path, and takes around 15 minutes. The village is characterised by narrow paths and streets most of which have now been taken over by bars, restaurants, shops and night clubs to cater for tourists.
There are ferries from the island's port to Piraeus and Rafina with a crossing time of between 4 1/2 hours and 8 hours, depending on ferry type, route and destination. During the summer months Ios is also connected by ferry to the other islands of the Cyclades.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
