Ios to Athens Ferries
Compare prices and schedules, book your ferry ticket from Ios to Athens
How to get from Ios to Athens by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Ios to Athens ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Ios to Athens is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Ios to Athens can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Ios to Athens 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 Ios Athens ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Aegean Speed Lines 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 Ios to Athens simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Ios to Athens Ferry Information
Ferry Ios Athens: Price, Timetable and Duration
To travel by ferry from Ios to Athens, 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 Ios-Athens route is $161. The average ferry crossing time from Ios to Athens is 6 hrs. 58 min. The slowest ferries will take 11 hrs. 15 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will reach Athens in 4 hrs.. The first ferry leaves the port of Ios at 08:00. The last ferry to Athens leaves Ios at 16:40.
Why take a ferry from Ios to Athens ?
Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Ios to Athens ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Athens. Here are 3 reasons why we think Ios to Athens ferry is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Ios and Athens?
If you're looking to travel between Ios and Athens by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Aegean Speed Lines 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 Ios? Where do the boats arrive in Athens?
Port of departure in Ios
Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Aegean Speed Lines ferries depart for Athens from the following ports in Ios:
Port of arrival in Athens
Zante Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines or Blue Star Ferries ships arrive in Athens from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Ios to Athens, it will take you at least 4 hrs. 20 min to cover the 122 mi between Ios and Athens.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Ios and Athens in winter) and the ferry company (Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Aegean Speed Lines). There are currently 5 crossings a day between Ios and Athens.
There are 8 ferry companies operating between Ios and Athens: Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Aegean Speed Lines.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, LANE Sea Line, ANEK Lines, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Zante Ferries, Golden Star Ferries.
Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, LANE Sea Line, ANEK Lines, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Zante Ferries, 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 Ios Athens 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 Ios and Athens, you will travel 122 mi.
To go by boat from Ios to Athens, you can find prices ranging from $41 for the lowest, to $315 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $161.
The first ferry leaves Ios at 08:00 for Athens.
The last ferry to Athens from Ios usually departs at 16:40.
Experience a crossing between Ios and Athens
It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Ios to Athens crossing will be like, especially if you're not familiar with this mode of transportation. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Ios Athens cruise aboard Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets, we retrace here the different stages of the journey, from boarding in Ios to disembarking in Athens. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Ios and Athens.
Boarding in Ios
Here are the steps to embark before your Ios Athens sea voyage begins:
- Presentation at the port of Ios / You should arrive at the Ios ferry terminal within the time limit set by Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Aegean Speed Lines. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Ios Athens crossing / In Ios, present your identity papers (passport or national identity card) and the booking number at the Zante Ferries, LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines or Blue Star Ferries ticket offices at the Ios ferry terminal. If you are by car, the check-in is done in the vehicle queue.
- Boarding the ship to Athens / Information messages are broadcasted in the Ios ferry terminal to invite you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Aegean Speed Lines staff to board and park your vehicle on board.
On board the ferry Ios Athens
During the crossing, each person can take advantage of the services available on the Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Aegean Speed Lines 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 Athens
You will finally find some information for the arrival of the boat in Athens:
- The ferry enters Athens harbor / Access to the garage to retrieve your vehicle will not be allowed by the crew until the boat is docked. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Athens harbor from the deck of the boat.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Ios to Athens in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Athens.
- Leaving the ship and discovering Athens / 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 Athens can give you a check. Finally, leave the port and Athens is waiting for you!
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