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How to get from Rafina to Ios by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Rafina to Ios ferry ticket? 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, so 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 deal on a Rafina Ios ferry ticket to suit 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 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 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 hours 10 min
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Ferry Rafina Ios: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Rafina to Ios, you'll find tickets range from £66 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £204 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Rafina to Ios route is £135. The average ferry crossing time from Rafina to Ios is 5 hours 15 min. The slowest ferries will take 5 hours 15 min to reach Ios, while the fastest boats will arrive in Ios in 5 hours 15 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Rafina at 07:15.

Average price of a Rafina to Ios ferry crossing
£135
Price range of ferries Rafina Ios (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£66 - £204
Average crossing time Rafina Ios
5 hours 15 min
Departure time of first ferry to Ios
07:15
Arrival time of first ferry to Ios
12:30

Why travel by ferry from Rafina to Ios?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple 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 a ferry from Rafina to Ios 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 areas of the Golden Star Ferries or Blue Star Ferries ship to take a deep breath of air. The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will soothe you instantly. You'll arrive in Ios feeling perfectly zen and energised.
Resting in a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Rafina to Ios by booking a cabin, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Like real hotel rooms, they offer travellers beds, bathrooms and, in some suites, portholes and balconies. While their use is most obvious on an overnight crossing, it is perfectly possible to book one during the day.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
Every time we go on holiday on the coast, we look for the best view of 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 give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to make the most of its soothing power.

Which companies operate between Rafina and Ios?

If you want to travel between Rafina and Ios by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Golden Star Ferries 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.

Golden Star Ferries Rafina Ios
Golden Star Ferries
Golden Star Ferries is a ferry company based in Greece, offering 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 hours 40 min. More information about Golden Star Ferries
5 hours 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 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 hours 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 £66 for the lowest, to £204 for the highest. The average price we observed was £135.

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

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