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How to get from Rafina to Ios by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Rafina to Ios can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Rafina 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 ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets or Golden Star Ferries. This way you can find the best price for a Rafina Ios ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Golden Star Ferries 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 Rafina to Ios simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Rafina to Ios Ferry Information

Port of departure
Rafina
Greece
Attica
Port of arrival
Ios
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
114 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries
Frequency of crossings
14 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
4 hrs. 10 min
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Ferry Rafina Ios: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Rafina to Ios, you'll find tickets ranging from $80 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $248 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Rafina-Ios route is $165. The average ferry crossing time from Rafina to Ios is 5 hrs. 15 min. The slowest ferries will take 5 hrs. 15 min to reach Ios, while the fastest boats will reach Ios in 5 hrs. 15 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Rafina at 07:15.

Average price of a Rafina Ios ferry crossing
$165
Price range for Rafina Ios ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$80 - $248
Average crossing time Rafina Ios
5 hrs. 15 min
Departure time of first ferry to Ios
07:15
Arrival time first ferry to Ios
12:30

Why take a ferry from Rafina to Ios ?

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

To get some sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. During the Rafina-Ios crossing, access the outside of the Golden Star Ferries or Blue Star Ferries ship to take a breath of fresh air. The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will instantly soothe you. You'll arrive in Ios perfectly zen and full of energy.
Resting in a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to book a cabin for the crossing from Rafina to Ios, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Like real hotel rooms, they offer travelers beds, bathrooms and, for some suites, portholes and balconies. If their use is more obvious during a night crossing, it is perfectly possible to book one during the day.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
Every time we go on vacation on the coast, we are looking for the best view on the sea. During the Rafina Ios crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the Golden Star Ferries or Blue Star Ferries ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Everywhere, large windows will give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to enjoy its soothing power.

Which companies operate between Rafina and Ios?

If you're looking to travel between Rafina and Ios by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Golden Star Ferries 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.

Golden Star Ferries Rafina Ios
Golden Star Ferries
Golden Star Ferries is a ferry company based in Greece that offers sailings to various destinations in Greece, Italy and Turkey. On Vivanoda, you can compare Rafina-Ios fares and book a Golden Star Ferries ticket between Rafina and Ios. Golden Star Ferries operates 7 crossings a week to Ios from Rafina and the journey time is 5 hrs. 40 min. More information about Golden Star Ferries
5 hrs. 40 min
7 crossings a week
Blue Star Ferries Rafina Ios
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Rafina-Ios route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad of islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Rafina-Ios fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Rafina and Ios. More information about Blue Star Ferries

Where do the ferries leave from in Rafina? Where do the boats arrive in Ios?

Port of departure in Rafina

Golden Star Ferries or Blue Star Ferries ferries depart for Ios from the following ports in Rafina:

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Port of arrival in Ios

Blue Star Ferries or Golden Star Ferries ships arrive in Ios from the following ports:

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Rafina to Ios, it will take you at least 4 hrs. 10 min to cover the 114 mi between Rafina and Ios.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Rafina and Ios in winter) and the ferry company (Golden Star Ferries and Blue Star Ferries). There are currently 14 crossings a week between Rafina and Ios.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Rafina and Ios: Golden Star Ferries and Blue Star Ferries.

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

During your crossing between Rafina and Ios, you will travel 114 mi.

To go by boat from Rafina to Ios, you can find prices ranging from $80 for the lowest, to $248 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $165.

The first ferry leaves Rafina at 07:15 for Ios.

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