Athens to Ios Ferries
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How to get from Athens to Ios by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Athens to Ios ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Ios is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Ios can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Athens 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 Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line or Cyclades Fast Ferries. This way you can find the best deal on a Athens Ios ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.
To find the best deals on ferries from Athens to Ios simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Athens to Ios Ferry Information
Ferry Athens Ios: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Athens to Ios, you'll find tickets range from £34 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £258 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens to Ios route is £133. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Ios is 6 hours 29 min. The slowest ferries will take 11 hours 30 min to reach Ios, while the fastest boats will arrive in Ios in 4 hours 5 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 06:45. The last boat to Ios leaves the port of Athens at 22:30.
Why travel by ferry from Athens to Ios?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Athens to Ios ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Ios. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Athens to Ios is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Athens and Ios?
If you want to travel between Athens and Ios by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Blue Star Ferries who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.
Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Ios?
Port of departure in Athens
LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ferries depart for Ios from the following ports in Athens:
Port of arrival in Ios
Aegean Sea Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Zante Ferries ships arrive in Ios from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Athens to Ios, it will take you at least 4 hours to cover the 122 mi between Athens and Ios.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Ios in winter) and the ferry company (LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways and Blue Star Ferries). There are currently 5 crossings a day between Athens and Ios.
There are 8 ferry companies operating between Athens and Ios: LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways and Blue Star Ferries.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines, Minoan Lines.
Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines, Minoan Lines on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Athens Ios 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 non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Athens and Ios, you will travel 122 mi.
To go by boat from Athens to Ios, you can find prices ranging from £34 for the lowest, to £258 for the highest. The average price we observed was £133.
The first ferry leaves Athens at 06:45 for Ios.
The last ferry to Ios usually departs from Athens at 22:30.
Experience a Athens to Ios ferry crossing
It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Athens to Ios crossing will be like, especially if you're not familiar with this mode of transport. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Aegean Speed Lines, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line or Cyclades Fast Ferries ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Athens to disembarking in Ios. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Athens and Ios.
Ready for boarding in Athens
Here are the steps to embark before your Athens Ios ferry journey begins:
- Presentation at the port of Athens / You should arrive at the Athens ferry terminal within the time limit set by LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Blue Star Ferries. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Athens Ios crossing / In Athens, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Aegean Sea Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Zante Ferries ticket offices at the Athens ferry terminal. If you have a car, you can check in from the vehicle queue.
- Boarding the ferry to Ios / Information messages are broadcast in the Athens ferry terminal to invite you to board. If you are travelling by car, Aegean Sea Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets or Zante Ferries staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.
On board the Athens to Ios ferry
During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the LANE Sea Line, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways or Blue Star Ferries ship as they wish. While some people will be inclined to relax in a cosy lounge, others will be keen to shop in the boutiques or eat at the self-service restaurant.
Ferry arrival in Ios
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Ios:
- The ferry enters Ios Harbour / Access to the garage to retrieve your vehicle will not be allowed by the crew until the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Ios harbour from the deck of the boat.
- Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Athens to Ios in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Ios.
- Leaving the ship and exploring Ios / You can get your car out of the ferry's huge garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Ios harbour can give you a check. Finally, leave the port and Ios is waiting for you!
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