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Archaeological Museum of Naxos
Small archaeological museum inside the Kastro, displaying finds from prehistoric to Roman Naxos in a compact and rewarding historic setting.
Cheapest price on 21 Oct
£69
Average ticket price on 21 Oct
£69
Fastest journey on 21 Oct
4 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 21 Oct
4 h 15 m
Ferries on 21 Oct
1
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Rafina to Naxos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rafina to Naxos will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £69.
On Wed 21 Oct, we found 1 ferries from Rafina to Naxos, including 1 direct services.
On Wed 21 Oct the direct ferries cover the 158 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 4 h 15 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.


Ferries from Rafina to Naxos run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 38m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 8 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 06:45, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 85 nautical miles (158 km) distance in 3h 15m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Rafina to Naxos are available to foot passengers.




Distance 85 nautical miles (158 km) |
Average sailing duration 4h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Ferries per day 8 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 3h 15m |
First ferry 6:45 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 5 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 04:00 | Arrival Time 13:45 | Duration 9h45 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 14:30 | Arrival Time 21:30 | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 11:20 | Arrival Time 15:35 | Duration 4h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Rafina to Naxos ferries for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:20 Rafina | 4h15 | 15:35 Naxos | 0 changesdirect | |
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Atmospheric old town of lanes, arches and small squares around the castle. Ideal for walking, shopping, and discovering layered island history.
Long seafront promenade beside Naxos Town and Agios Georgios beach, popular for easy walks, harbour views and evening sunsets.
Marble-paved mountain village with towers, alleys and craft shops. A rewarding inland stop with a strong local character and excellent walking atmosphere.
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Arseniko is a hard, piquant aged goat’s and sheep’s milk cheese from mountain villages, prized as one of Naxos’s most distinctive traditional products.
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Moderate for a Greek island: summer rooms and dining rise, but buses are affordable and budget tavernas, bakeries and cafés keep daily costs manageable.
A service charge is uncommon. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up in cafés and taxis, but tipping is not obligatory.
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