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How to get from Ios to Naxos by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Ios to Naxos ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Ios to Naxos is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Ios to Naxos can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Ios to Naxos 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, Sea Jets or Golden Star Ferries. This way you can find the best deal on a Ios Naxos ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets 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 Ios to Naxos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Ios to Naxos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Ios
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Naxos
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
26 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries
Frequency of crossings
4 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
50 min
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Ferry Ios Naxos: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Ios to Naxos, you'll find tickets range from £19 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £237 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Ios to Naxos route is £100. The average ferry crossing time from Ios to Naxos is 1 hours 21 min. The slowest ferries will take 3 hours 25 min to reach Naxos, while the fastest boats will arrive in Naxos in 40 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Ios at 08:00. The last boat to Naxos leaves the port of Ios at 16:40.

Average price of a Ios to Naxos ferry crossing
£100
Price range of ferries Ios Naxos (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£19 - £237
Average crossing time Ios Naxos
1 hours 21 min
Departure time of first ferry to Naxos
08:00
Time last ferry leaves for Naxos
16:40
Arrival time of first ferry to Naxos
09:10
Arrival time of last ferry to Naxos
17:45

Why travel by ferry from Ios to Naxos?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Ios to Naxos ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Naxos. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Ios to Naxos is an ideal way to travel.

You get much more rest than in the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. The Ios Naxos ferry journey is the opposite! Ferries operated by Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets are designed with areas dedicated to relaxation or entertainment: lounges or cabins, outdoor solarium, bars and restaurants... No doubt you'll arrive in Naxos completely relaxed.
Enjoy the fresh sea air
The health benefits of sea air are numerous. In Ios, as soon as you leave the port, take a walk on the deck of the Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets boat and enjoy the sea spray and the invigorating oxygen-enriched sea air: a real thalasso cure and very effective for ventilating the lungs! The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will soothe you instantly. You'll arrive in Naxos feeling perfectly zen and energised.
It's much less boring than on a plane
As a general rule, a trip from Ios to Naxos is much quicker by plane. But it's not always pleasant to be tied to your seat for long hours. During the Ios Naxos ferry journey with Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways, there are countless opportunities to enjoy restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... You will never have so much freedom and entertainment during a flight!

Which companies operate between Ios and Naxos?

If you want to travel between Ios and Naxos by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets 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.

Hellenic Seaways Ios Naxos
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Naxos fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Ios and Naxos. More information about Hellenic Seaways
Golden Star Ferries Ios Naxos
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 Ios-Naxos fares and book a Golden Star Ferries ticket between Ios and Naxos. Golden Star Ferries operates 14 crossings a week to Naxos from Ios and the journey time is 50 min. More information about Golden Star Ferries
50 min
14 crossings a week
Blue Star Ferries Ios Naxos
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Ios-Naxos route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Naxos fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Ios and Naxos. Blue Star Ferries operates 8 crossings a week to Naxos from Ios and the journey time is 1 hours 10 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
1 hours 10 min
8 crossings a week
ANEK Lines Ios Naxos
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Ios-Naxos route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Naxos fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Ios and Naxos. More information about ANEK Lines
Sea Jets Ios Naxos
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company established in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Naxos fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Ios and Naxos. Sea Jets operates 4 crossings a week to Naxos from Ios and the journey time is 50 min. More information about Sea Jets
50 min
4 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Ios? Where do the boats arrive in Naxos?

Port of departure in Ios

Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets ferries depart for Naxos from the following ports in Ios:

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Port of arrival in Naxos

Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways ships arrive in Naxos from the following ports:

Naxos
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Ios to Naxos, it will take you at least 50 min to cover the 26 mi between Ios and Naxos.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Ios and Naxos in winter) and the ferry company (Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Sea Jets). There are currently 4 crossings a day between Ios and Naxos.

There are 5 ferry companies operating between Ios and Naxos: Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Sea Jets.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries.

Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Golden Star Ferries 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 Ios Naxos 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 Ios and Naxos, you will travel 26 mi.

To go by boat from Ios to Naxos, you can find prices ranging from £19 for the lowest, to £237 for the highest. The average price we observed was £100.

The first ferry leaves Ios at 08:00 for Naxos.

The last ferry to Naxos usually departs from Ios at 16:40.

What is the Ios to Naxos ferry crossing like?

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Ios and Naxos would be like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Ios to disembarkation in Naxos, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets and Golden Star Ferries. You will also find practical information about Ios and Naxos.

Ready for boarding in Ios

Before you set off on your Ios Naxos ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:

  • Presentation time in Ios port / You should arrive at the Ios ferry terminal within the time limit set by Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Ios - Naxos crossing / At the Ios ferry terminal, look for the Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets counters and present your passport and booking number. If you are travelling by car, please stand in the reserved lanes. Check-in will take place directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Naxos / From the Ios ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. If you are travelling by car, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries or Hellenic Seaways staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

Ios to Naxos crossing: on board the ship...

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets 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.

Disembarking the ferry in Naxos

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Naxos:

  • Naxos Harbour is in sight / You will not be able to return to your vehicle until the ferry has come to rest and tied up to the quay in Naxos Harbour. There is no need to rush. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Naxos from the outside deck.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Ios to Naxos in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Naxos.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Naxos / 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. In Naxos you are likely to pass a customs check. At last, your holiday in Naxos has begun!

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