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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Athens to Naxos
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 33 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Athens to Naxos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Naxos will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £39.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Athens for Naxos every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 06 Dec the direct ferries cover the 185 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 5 h 35 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.
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Naxos
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Naxos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £38.
Distance: 99 nautical miles (185 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£41 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Athens to Naxos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 07:25 | Arrival Time 12:45 | Duration 5h20 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 17:30 | Arrival Time 23:20 | Duration 5h50 | Sailing Days Wed |
Live departures
Athens to Naxos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Naxos ferries for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:30 Athens | 5h35 | 20:05 Naxos | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
| 05:05 Athens | 5h30 | 10:35 Naxos | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Athens to Naxos
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Ferries from Athens to Naxos run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 7 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 03:55, the last at 23:40. The fastest ferry covers the 99 nautical miles (185 km) distance in 4h 5m. There are 33 sailings per week. Ferries from Athens to Naxos are available to foot passengers.
Distance 99 nautical miles (185 km) |
Average sailing duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Ferries per day 7 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 33 |
Fastest ferry 4h 5m |
First ferry 03:55 |
Last ferry 23:40 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) from Athens to NaxosYou can travel by ferry between Athens to Naxos with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Seajets
Blue Star Ferries
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Fast Ferries
FAQs: Athens to Naxos ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens to Naxos by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Naxos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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 Naxos, located 9.6 miles (15.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Athens and Naxos
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki tou Andrea (0.3km)
- Agoni Grammi (0.4km)
- To Limeni (0.5km)
- Main companies are Rafina Taxi and Taxi Athens.
- Free
- Bus Line 314, Rafina Bus Stop
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Steki Tou Mina (0.3km)
- To Perivoli (0.5km)
- Ta Karnaria (0.7km)
- Main companies are Lavrio Taxi and Laurium Taxi Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 120, Lavrio Port Stop
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (may vary on weekends)
- Free WiFi
- Meze2 (0.3km)
- Scirocco (0.5km)
- To Elliniko (0.7km)
- Main companies are Naxos Taxi and Radio Taxi Naxos.
- Free
- Via public transport: Bus line 1, Naxos Port stop
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