Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 54 m
Ferries per day
6
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Ios is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Ios will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £41.
Of the 6 ferries that leave Athens for Ios every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, 12 Jul the direct ferries cover the 196 km distance in an average of 4 h 54 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 5 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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Operator Seajets | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 13:25 | Duration 4h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 14:25 | Duration 5h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 11:15 | Duration 4h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 15:25 | Duration 8h25 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Golden Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:20 | Arrival Time 11:45 | Duration 4h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 09:15 | Arrival Time 13:40 | Duration 4h25 | Sailing Days Tue, Fri, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 17:30 | Arrival Time 00:45 | Duration 7h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
Operator Fast Ferries | Departure Time 14:15 | Arrival Time 23:30 | Duration 9h15 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 08:45 | Arrival Time 14:50 | Duration 6h05 | Sailing Days Tue, Fri, Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 19:10 | Duration 12h10 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 15:15 | Arrival Time 20:45 | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:00 Port of Piraeus | 8h25 | 12:25 Port of Ios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:00 Lavrio | 12h10 | 16:10 Port of Ios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:00 Port of Piraeus | 4h15 | 08:15 Port of Ios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:45 Port of Piraeus | 6h05 | 11:50 Port of Ios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:15 Port of Piraeus | 4h25 | 10:40 Port of Ios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:15 Port of Piraeus | 5h30 | 17:45 Port of Ios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:30 Port of Piraeus | 7h15 | 21:45 Port of Ios | 0 changesdirect | |
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Distance 105 nautical miles (196 km) |
Average sailing duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 19 |
Fastest ferry 4h 25m |
First ferry 05:00 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Travel to Ios from Athens from £21 with Omio’s ferry partners Seajets, Blue Star Ferries and Fast Ferries! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
Seajets, a prominent ferry operator from Greece, was established in 2002 and has since become a key player in maritime transportation. The company boasts a modern fleet of high-speed vessels, including the Champion Jet, Super Jet, and Sea Jet classes, designed to offer swift and comfortable journeys across the Aegean Sea. Onboard amenities include spacious seating, air-conditioned lounges, snack bars, and Wi-Fi access, ensuring a pleasant travel experience. Seajets offers a variety of ticket options, such as standard seats, business class, and cabins, as well as vehicle transport for cars and motorcycles. Popular routes include Piraeus to Santorini, Heraklion to Mykonos, and Rafina to Naxos, connecting travellers to some of Greece's most iconic islands.
Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Piraeus, which is located around 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Ios, located 0.6 miles (955 m) away from the city centre.
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