Ios - Athens (Piraeus)

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Ios - Athens (Piraeus)

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Ferry from Ios to Piraeus (Athens)

The Ios Piraeus ferry route connects the Cyclades Islands to Athens and is currently operated by 5 ferry companies. The Ios to Athens ferry is available for booking all year round, but most popular during the high season. Blue Star Ferries provide up to 7 weekly sailings, SeaJets provide up to 10 weekly sailings, Zante Ferries provide 2 weekly sailings, Golden Star Ferries provide up to 7 weekly sailings and Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 3 weekly sailings.

Fast Ferry Athens to Ios


Unfortunately, there is not a high speed ferry from Ios to Athens. However, conventional ferries are still able to transport passengers in a fast time, reaching speeds of up to 21 knots.

Choose between 29 ferries from Ios to Athens each week, with up to 5 sailings available per day. Passengers can currently bring their cars onboard this ferry route. However, please keep in mind that only 1 vehicle is allowed per booking.

Prices for the ferry from Ios to Athens might change depending on the season you want to travel. The cheapest ferry tickets are typically available during off peak, outside of the high season. Please visit our special offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry discounts.

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Ios - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 3
Operators Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries
Average Price $65*
Average Weekly Sailings 2
Average Sailing Duration 5h 25m
Fastest Sailing Duration 4h 25m
First Ferry 11:20
Last Ferry 16:40
Distance 118 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Most popular questions

Ios Guide

Ios Ferry

A small yet dazzling island, Ios is the perfect place to visit to see the quintessential Greek island, with cliffs, mountains, stretches of green, and glittering ocean as far as the eye can see. Home to continuously warm climates, picturesque villages, stunning landscapes, and friendly locals, getting to Ios by ferry has never been easier.

Is there a ferry from Ios?

Ios ferries are operated by SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines and Zante Ferries connecting Cyclades Islands, Greece with 21 destinations. Ios Ferries sail around 27 times a day and up to 127 times a week.

Where can I get a ferry from Ios?

Ios ferries sail from Ios to Santorini (Thira), Paros, Heraklion, Mykonos, Folegandros, Syros, Athens (Piraeus), Kythnos, Milos, Sifnos, Serifos, Sikinos, Thirasia, Naxos, Kimolos, Anafi, Katapola (Amorgos), Athens (Lavrio), Athens (Rafina), Tinos, Kea.

How long is the ferry from Ios?

Sailing time on a Ios ferry can vary between 15m and 11h 30m depending on the route, operator and season.

How much do ferries from Ios cost?

The price of a ferry from Ios starts at around $280.59. Ios ferries can range between $280.59 and $20.91 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.

What is the fastest ferry from Ios?

The fastest ferry from Ios is on the Ios - Sikinos ferry in 15m with SeaJets.

Is there a car ferry from Ios?

Car ferries do sail from Ios and are operated by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Zante Ferries and Cyclades Fast Ferries. View our Deal Finder to compare car ferry prices and tickets.

Can foot passengers travel on ferries from Ios?

Foot passengers can travel on ferries from Ios with SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines and Small Cyclades Lines.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Ios?

You can take your pet on the ferry from Ios with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Zante Ferries, Golden Star Ferries. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.

Are there cabins on ferries from Ios?

Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Ios. Operators that have cabins on ferries from Ios include Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Golden Star Ferries. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.

Ios Port Facilities

At Ios ferry port, you will find the basic amenities that can be expected of a port of such small size, such as a small seating area, but there is easy access to the rest of the island from this port, as it is in the centre of the main town of Chora, and all routes to the rest of the island run from this town, with taxis available no matter where you look.


Athens (Piraeus) Guide

Athens (Piraeus) Ferry

Is there a ferry from Athens (Piraeus)?

Athens (Piraeus) ferries are operated by connecting Athens, Greece with 66 destinations. Athens (Piraeus) ferries sail around 116 times a day and up to 589 times a week.

Where can I get a ferry from Athens (Piraeus)?

Athens (Piraeus) ferries sail to Santorini (Thira), Spetses, Poros (Saronic Islands), Serifos, Paros, Heraklion, Kavala, Aegiali (Amorgos), Oinousses, Psara, Folegandros, Kasos, Tilos, Symi (Simi), Kythnos, Naxos, Mykonos, Milos, Ermioni, Porto Heli, Mesta (Chios), Chios, Koufonissi, Hydra, Syros, Rhodes, Kalymnos, Kastelorizo, Chalki, Sitia, Schinoussa, Sifnos, Kimolos, Ios, Fournoi, Diafani, Nisyros, Agios Kirikos, Katapola (Amorgos), Kos, Leros, Chania, Astypalea, Lipsi, Agistri, Iraklia, Antikythira, Methana, Sigri, Aegina, Tinos, Thessaloniki, Kythira, Limnos (Myrina), Mytilene, Karlovassi, Evdilos, Patmos, Donoussa, Vathi, Karpathos, Anafi, Agistri Myli, Kissamos, Sikinos, Souvala (Aegina).

How long is the ferry from Athens (Piraeus)?

Sailing time on a Athens (Piraeus) ferry can vary between 40m and 26h 50m depending on the route, operator and season.

How much do ferries from Athens (Piraeus) cost?

The price of a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) starts at around $560.76. Athens (Piraeus) ferries can range between $560.76 and $46.21 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.

What is the fastest ferry from Athens (Piraeus)?

The fastest ferry from Athens (Piraeus) is on the Athens (Piraeus) - Aegina ferry in 40m with Aegean Flying Dolphins and Hellenic Seaways.

Is there a car ferry from Athens (Piraeus)?

Car ferries do sail from Athens (Piraeus) and are operated by SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Saronic Ferries, Anes Ferries, Zante Ferries. View our Deal Finder to compare car ferry prices and tickets.

Can foot passengers travel on ferries from Athens (Piraeus)?

Foot passengers can travel on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways, Alpha Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Saronic Ferries, Anes Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus)?

You can take your pet on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries, Zante Ferries, Minoan Lines, Anes Ferries. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.

Are there cabins on ferries from Athens (Piraeus)?

Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Athens (Piraeus). Operators that have cabins on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) include SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Zante Ferries. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.


Ios to Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 12/8/2025 and 12/14/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Cyclades Fast Ferries 10:30 19:00 8 hours 30 minutes Mon
Cyclades Fast Ferries 10:30 19:45 9 hours 15 minutes Wed
Cyclades Fast Ferries 10:30 20:25 9 hours 55 minutes Fri
Blue Star Ferries 14:20 23:20 9 hours Mon, Wed, Fri
Blue Star Ferries 16:40 23:20 6 hours 40 minutes Thu, Sat

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