Andros – Athens (Rafina)
Ferries to Athens
Andros – Athens (Rafina)
Ferries to Athens
The Andros to Athens (Rafina) ferry route is provided by 3 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Andros to Athens (Rafina) takes approximately 1 hour 55 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Andros to Athens (Rafina) ferry can range between 1 hour and 2 hours depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 14 weekly sailings from Andros to Athens (Rafina).
Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 1 sailing daily, 6 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 1 sailing daily, 2 sailings weekly. Golden Star Ferries provide 1 sailing daily, 7 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Andros Port at approximately 10:15 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 20:45. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Andros to Athens (Rafina) is with SeaJets in 1 hour.
The fastest ferries from Andros to Athens (Rafina) usually cost around $61.08.
There are currently no overnight ferries from Andros to Athens (Rafina).
There are cabins available on ferries from Andros to Athens (Rafina) with Golden Star Ferries and SeaJets.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Andros to Athens (Rafina) with Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Andros to Athens (Rafina) ferry with Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Andros Athens (Rafina) ferry with Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries.
Passengers travelling with SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries and Cyclades Fast Ferries can take a maximum of 50 kg of luggage per person at no additional cost. Please do not exceed this allowance otherwise you risk being charged a fee.
The price of a ferry from Andros to Athens (Rafina) can vary between $31.47 and $178.64 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $60.00, with prices ranging from $29 and $146. The average price of a car passenger is $139.67, with prices ranging from $88 and $255. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 October 2025
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Yes, you can do a day trip from Andros to Rafina by ferry, as the crossing is one of the shortest in the Cyclades. The ferry from Andros to Rafina usually takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the vessel, with multiple daily departures. This makes it possible to travel to Rafina in the morning, spend several hours there or connect onward to Athens, and return to Andros the same day. However, schedules vary seasonally, so it’s best to check ferry timetables in advance to ensure same-day round-trip options are available.
First class is available on ferries from Andros to Athens (Rafina) with Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries and SeaJets.
The best way to travel from Andros to Athens (Rafina) is by ferry. With 2 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Andros - Athens (Rafina) Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination Country | Athens | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | $61 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 14 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 55 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h | |
| First Ferry | 10:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:45 | |
| Distance | 44 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 October 2025.
Located in the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Andros is the northernmost island in the Cyclades and lies around 10 km to the south east of Euboea and about 3 km to the north of Tinos. The mainly mountainous island, with some well-watered valleys, is around 40 km long and 16 km wide, at its widest point. The island's largest towns are Andros, Gavrio, Batsi and Ormos Korthiou. A popular visitor attraction on the island is the Sariza spring at Apoikia where water flows out of a lion's head. Palaeopolis, the island's ancient capital, was built into a steep hillside, and its harbour's breakwater can still be seen underwater.
ferry connections from Andros depart to the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, the other islands of the Cyclades, Ios, Santorini, Kimolos, Naxos, Anafi, Amorgos, Crete, Rhodes, the Dodecanese Islands and the East Aegean Islands. Services are either by conventional ferry of high speed ferry with crossing times of between 1.5 and 3.5 hours depending on destination, route and operator.
The Greek town of Rafina lies on the east coast of the Attica region of mainland Greece, on the shores of the Aegean Sea. The town is close to the town's of Artemida and Nea Makri and also to the Greek capital, Athens, which is around 25 km to the west. because of its proximity to Athens Rafina is popular with many Athenians who visit to enjoy the town's many fish restaurants that can be found lining the harbour. It is not uncommon to see the day's catch lying on beds of ice outside each restaurant.
In ancient times Rafina was named Arafinidon Alon but its history dates back to prehistoric times, but more specifically to pre-Hellenic times. In Askitario, to the south of Rafina, archaeologists have found a unique vase with a dog painted on it which has been dated back to 2,800 BC. Another significant find was near the town's port where a bronze foundry was discovered and is thought to be one of the oldest in Europe, and dates back to 1800 BC.
After the Port of Piraeus, Rafina's port is the second largest in Attica. Ferry services operating from the port depart to the southern part of Euboea and to the Cyclades islands.
