The Athens (Rafina) Andros ferry route connects Athens with Cyclades Islands and is currently operated by 3 ferry companies. Cyclades Fast Ferries operate their crossing up to 15 times per week, Golden Star Ferries 3 times per day & the SeaJets service is available up to 7 times per week.
There are a combined 43 sailings available per week on the Athens (Rafina) Andros crossing between Athens and Cyclades Islands and with 3 ferry companies on offer it is advisable to compare all to make sure you get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.
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 Andros is located around 10 km to the south east of the island of Euboea and 3 km to the north of the island of Tinos and is one of the Cyclades group of islands. Andros is roughly 40 km long and 16 km wide at its widest point. The island, with a rich maritime tradition, is also the northernmost of the Cyclades island. The island's inland and coastal terrain is characterised by mountain ranges interrupted by plains, vegetation and streams with a rocky coastline interrupted by sandy beaches. The island's capital is named Hora (which is Greek for main village) where visitors will find a mix of architectural styles ranging from typical Cycladic, to neo-classical and medieval. Wandering around the village, visitors will be greeted by narrow streets, lovely churches and museums, a large square and a number of cafes and restaurants. On an islet that is connected to the main island there is also a Frankish castle, complete with an arched stone bridge that dates back to the 13th century.
From the island's port, ferries can be taken to the ports of Piraeus and Rafina along with the other islands in the Cyclades and Ios, Santorini, Kimolos, Naxos, Anafi and Amorgos.
Timetables between 2024-04-22 and 2024-04-28
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclades Fast Ferries | 07:30 | 09:25 | 1 hour 55 minutes | Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun |
| Cyclades Fast Ferries | 07:50 | 09:45 | 1 hour 55 minutes | Thu, Fri |
| Golden Star Ferries | 07:50 | 09:45 | 1 hour 55 minutes | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
| Cyclades Fast Ferries | 15:45 | 17:45 | 2 hours | Sun |
| Golden Star Ferries | 16:45 | 18:35 | 1 hour 50 minutes | Sat |
| Cyclades Fast Ferries | 17:30 | 19:30 | 2 hours | Wed, Fri |
| Golden Star Ferries | 17:30 | 19:30 | 2 hours | Tue, Thu, Sun |
| Cyclades Fast Ferries | 18:00 | 20:00 | 2 hours | Sat |
| Golden Star Ferries | 18:00 | 20:00 | 2 hours | Mon |
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