Ios – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
Ios – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
Depending on the season their are usually 3 daily and 22 weekly sailings between Ios and Athens (Piraeus). 3 ferry operators provide the ferries from Ios to Athens (Piraeus), Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries. Ios Athens (Piraeus) ferries take around 6 hours. The ferry costs between $109.60 and $674.50, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Ios to Athens (Piraeus).
The earliest Ios Athens (Piraeus) ferry typically departs Ios at about 05:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 16:40.
Ferries from Ios to Athens (Piraeus) sail in around 6 hours. The fastest ferry is approximately 4 hours 25 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 22 weekly sailings from Ios to Athens (Piraeus) provided by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 7 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 15 sailings weekly. Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 12 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Ios to Athens (Piraeus) typically range between $109.60* and $674.50*. On average the Ios Athens (Piraeus) ferry is $271.97*. The cheapest Ios Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from $109.60*. The average price for a foot passenger is $266.96*. The average price for a car is $675.71*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Ios to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 136 miles (220km) or 119 nautical miles.
Yes, Ios Athens (Piraeus) ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries between Ios and Athens (Piraeus). To view car ferry tickets and prices between Ios and Athens (Piraeus) use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries allow foot passengers on Ios Athens (Piraeus) ferries.
Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets allow pets on ferries from Ios to Athens (Piraeus). Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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Forming one of the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Ios is located in the Aegean Sea and lies around mid way between the island of Naxos and the island of Santorini. The island's terrain is characterised by hills and cliffs that lead down to the sea on most sides of the island. Located on the north west coast is the island's port which is only a short distance from the village of Chora. The trip between Chora and the port can be made on foot which will take you along a steep donkey path, and takes around 15 minutes. The village is characterised by narrow paths and streets most of which have now been taken over by bars, restaurants, shops and night clubs to cater for tourists.
There are ferries from the island's port to Piraeus and Rafina with a crossing time of between 4 1/2 hours and 8 hours, depending on ferry type, route and destination. During the summer months Ios is also connected by ferry to the other islands of the Cyclades.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
