Ios – Athens (Rafina)
Ferry to Athens
Ios – Athens (Rafina)
Ferry to Athens
Golden Star Ferries provides the ferry from Ios to Athens (Rafina). Ios Athens (Rafina) ferries cost between £67 and £325, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Ios Athens (Rafina) ferries.
Ios Athens (Rafina) ferries typically depart at 15:15.
The Ios Athens (Rafina) ferry trip can take around 5 hours 5 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 7 weekly sailings from Ios to Athens (Rafina) provided by Golden Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Ios Athens (Rafina) ferry prices typically range between £67* and £325*. The average price is typically £134*. The cheapest Ios Athens (Rafina) ferry prices start from £67*. The average price for a foot passenger is £134*. The average price for a car is £342*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and 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 (Rafina) is approximately 119.3 miles (192.0km) or 104 nautical miles.
Yes, Golden Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Ios and Athens (Rafina). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Ios and Athens (Rafina).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Golden Star Ferries ferries between Ios and Athens (Rafina).
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Ios to Athens (Rafina) with Golden Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Ios - Athens (Rafina) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Golden Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | £116* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5h 5m | |
| First Ferry | 15:15 | |
| Distance | 103 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-08-12.
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 town of Rafina lies on the east coast of the Attica region of mainland Greece, on the shores of the Aegean Sea. The town is close to the town's of Artemida and Nea Makri and also to the Greek capital, Athens, which is around 25 km to the west. because of its proximity to Athens Rafina is popular with many Athenians who visit to enjoy the town's many fish restaurants that can be found lining the harbour. It is not uncommon to see the day's catch lying on beds of ice outside each restaurant.
In ancient times Rafina was named Arafinidon Alon but its history dates back to prehistoric times, but more specifically to pre-Hellenic times. In Askitario, to the south of Rafina, archaeologists have found a unique vase with a dog painted on it which has been dated back to 2,800 BC. Another significant find was near the town's port where a bronze foundry was discovered and is thought to be one of the oldest in Europe, and dates back to 1800 BC.
After the Port of Piraeus, Rafina's port is the second largest in Attica. Ferry services operating from the port depart to the southern part of Euboea and to the Cyclades islands.
