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How to get from Athens to Naxos by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Athens to Naxos ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Naxos is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Naxos can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Athens to Naxos ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets. This way you can find the best price for a Athens Naxos ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Athens to Naxos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Athens to Naxos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Athens
Greece
Attica
Port of arrival
Naxos
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
109 mi
Ferry Companies
Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Golden Star Ferries
Frequency of crossings
8 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
3 hrs. 20 min
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Ferry Athens Naxos: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Athens to Naxos, you'll find tickets ranging from $44 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $276 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens-Naxos route is $160. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Naxos is 4 hrs. 26 min. The slowest ferries will take 6 hrs. 5 min to reach Naxos, while the fastest boats will reach Naxos in 3 hrs. 25 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 07:00. The last ferry to Naxos leaves Athens at 17:30.

Average price of a Athens Naxos ferry crossing
$160
Price range for Athens Naxos ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$44 - $276
Average crossing time Athens Naxos
4 hrs. 26 min
Departure time of first ferry to Naxos
07:00
Departure time of last ferry to Naxos
17:30
Arrival time first ferry to Naxos
10:25
Arrival time of last ferry to Naxos
23:35

Why take a ferry from Athens to Naxos ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Athens to Naxos ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Naxos. Here are 3 reasons why we think Athens to Naxos ferry is an ideal way to travel.

To get some sea air
The health benefits of sea air are numerous. In Athens, as soon as you leave the port, take a walk on the deck of the Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways boat and enjoy the sea spray and the invigorating sea air enriched with oxygen: a real thalasso cure and very effective for ventilating the lungs! The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will instantly soothe you. You'll arrive in Naxos perfectly zen and full of energy.
Not to be bored on board... unlike the plane
As a general rule, a trip from Athens to Naxos is much faster by plane. But you are stuck in your seat, tied down by your seatbelt and the opportunities to move around are almost nil. During the Athens Naxos ferry trip with Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries, there are countless opportunities for entertainment with restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... The services and the level of freedom during a flight are radically different!
You can rest much more than in the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. The Athens Naxos ferry trip is the opposite! On board, depending on the Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways ship in service, everything is done to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to give you time to yourself, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and have fun. No doubt you'll arrive in Naxos completely relaxed.

Which companies operate between Athens and Naxos?

If you're looking to travel between Athens and Naxos by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

Cyclades Fast Ferries Athens Naxos
Cyclades Fast Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries was founded in 2003 and is based in Greece. It offers fast crossings between the Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Naxos fares and book a Cyclades Fast Ferries ticket between Athens and Naxos. More information about Cyclades Fast Ferries
Minoan Lines Athens Naxos
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines is a Greek shipping company created in 1972 and providing passenger transport in Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Naxos fares and book a Minoan Lines ticket between Athens and Naxos. More information about Minoan Lines
Blue Star Ferries Athens Naxos
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Athens-Naxos route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad of islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Naxos fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Athens and Naxos. Blue Star Ferries operates 4 crossings a day to Naxos from Athens and the journey time is 3 hrs. 55 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
3 hrs. 55 min
4 crossings a day
Aegean Speed Lines Athens Naxos
Aegean Speed Lines
Aegean Speed Lines is a ferry company based in Greece that offers ferry services between the Greek islands and the ports of the Greek mainland. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Naxos fares and book a Aegean Speed Lines ticket between Athens and Naxos. More information about Aegean Speed Lines
Sea Jets Athens Naxos
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company created in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Naxos fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Athens and Naxos. Sea Jets operates 14 crossings a week to Naxos from Athens and the journey time is 3 hrs. 20 min. More information about Sea Jets
3 hrs. 20 min
14 crossings a week
Hellenic Seaways Athens Naxos
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Naxos fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Athens and Naxos. More information about Hellenic Seaways

Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Naxos?

Port of departure in Athens

Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways ferries depart for Naxos from the following ports in Athens:

Athens Piraeus E1
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Athens Piraeus E6
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Port of arrival in Naxos

Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries ships arrive in Naxos from the following ports:

Naxos
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Athens to Naxos, it will take you at least 3 hrs. 20 min to cover the 109 mi between Athens and Naxos.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Naxos in winter) and the ferry company (Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets and Hellenic Seaways). There are currently 8 crossings a day between Athens and Naxos.

There are 6 ferry companies operating between Athens and Naxos: Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets and Hellenic Seaways.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Golden Star Ferries.

Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Golden Star Ferries on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and safely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Athens Naxos ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are not refundable or changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Athens and Naxos, you will travel 109 mi.

To go by boat from Athens to Naxos, you can find prices ranging from $44 for the lowest, to $276 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $160.

The first ferry leaves Athens at 07:00 for Naxos.

The last ferry to Naxos from Athens usually departs at 17:30.

What is the Athens to Naxos ferry crossing like ?

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Athens and Naxos would be like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Athens to disembarkation in Naxos, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Sea Jets. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Athens and Naxos.

Ready for boarding in Athens

Before you start your Athens Naxos ferry cruise, here are a few steps to embark:

  • Presentation time at the port of Athens / You must arrive at the port of Athens sufficiently in advance. Please check with your Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries company. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Athens Naxos crossing / At the Athens ferry terminal, look for the Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways counters and present your passport and your reservation number. If you are by car, get in the reserved lines. The check-in will be done directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Naxos / Information messages are broadcasted in the Athens ferry terminal to invite you to board. If you are traveling by car, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines or Cyclades Fast Ferries staff will give you instructions to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

On board the ship between Athens and Naxos

During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways ship as they see fit. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

Disembarkation of the ferry in Naxos

You will finally find some information for the arrival of the boat in Naxos:

  • The port of Naxos is in sight / You will not be able to return to your vehicle until the ferry has stopped and tied up to the dock in Naxos Harbour. There is no need to rush. It is best to wait on the outside decks to see the ferry maneuver into Naxos harbor.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Naxos Harbor.
  • Leaving the ship and discovering Naxos / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Naxos, you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, your vacation in Naxos begins in earnest!

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