Athens to Ios Ferries
Compare prices and schedules, book your ferry ticket from Athens to Ios
How to get from Athens to Ios by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Athens to Ios ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Ios is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Ios can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Athens to Ios 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, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line or Cyclades Fast Ferries. This way you can find the best price for a Athens Ios ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Blue Star Ferries 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 Ios simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Athens to Ios Ferry Information
Ferry Athens Ios: Price, Timetable and Duration
To travel by ferry from Athens to Ios, you'll find tickets ranging from $41 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $315 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens-Ios route is $162. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Ios is 6 hrs. 29 min. The slowest ferries will take 11 hrs. 30 min to reach Ios, while the fastest boats will reach Ios in 4 hrs. 5 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 06:45. The last ferry to Ios leaves Athens at 22:30.
Why take a ferry from Athens to Ios ?
Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Athens to Ios ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Ios. Here are 3 reasons why we think Athens to Ios ferry is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Athens and Ios?
If you're looking to travel between Athens and Ios by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Blue Star Ferries 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.
Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Ios?
Port of departure in Athens
LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ferries depart for Ios from the following ports in Athens:
Port of arrival in Ios
Aegean Sea Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Zante Ferries ships arrive in Ios from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Athens to Ios, it will take you at least 4 hrs. to cover the 122 mi between Athens and Ios.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Ios in winter) and the ferry company (LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways and Blue Star Ferries). There are currently 5 crossings a day between Athens and Ios.
There are 8 ferry companies operating between Athens and Ios: LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways and Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines, Minoan Lines.
Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines, Minoan Lines 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 Ios 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 Ios, you will travel 122 mi.
To go by boat from Athens to Ios, you can find prices ranging from $41 for the lowest, to $315 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $162.
The first ferry leaves Athens at 06:45 for Ios.
The last ferry to Ios from Athens usually departs at 22:30.
Experience a crossing between Athens and Ios
It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Athens to Ios crossing will be like, especially if you're not familiar with this mode of transportation. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line or Cyclades Fast Ferries ferry cruise, we explain here the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Athens to disembarking in Ios. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Athens and Ios.
Ready for boarding in Athens
Here are the steps to embark before your Athens Ios sea voyage begins:
- Presentation at the port of Athens / You should arrive at the Athens ferry terminal within the time limit set by LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Blue Star Ferries. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Athens Ios crossing / In Athens, present your identity papers (passport or national identity card) and the booking number at the Aegean Sea Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Zante Ferries ticket offices at the Athens ferry terminal. If you are by car, the check-in is done in the vehicle queue.
- Boarding the ship to Ios / Information messages are broadcasted in the Athens ferry terminal to invite you to board. If you are traveling by car, Aegean Sea Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Zante Ferries staff will give you instructions to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
On board the ferry Athens Ios
During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ship as they see fit. While some people will be inclined to relax in a cozy lounge, others will be sure to shop in the boutiques or eat at the self-service restaurant.
The arrival of the ferry in Ios
You will finally find some information for the arrival of the boat in Ios:
- The ferry enters Ios harbor / Access to the garage to retrieve your vehicle will not be allowed by the crew until the boat is docked. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Ios harbor from the deck of the boat.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Athens to Ios in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Ios.
- Leaving the ship and discovering Ios / You get your car out of the huge ferry garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at the port of Ios can give you a check. Finally, leave the port and Ios is waiting for you!
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