Athens (Lavrio) – Ios
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Athens (Lavrio) – Ios
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
There is usually one weekly sailing from Athens (Lavrio) to Ios.Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Athens (Lavrio) to Ios. Athens (Lavrio) Ios ferries take around 6 hours 25 minutes. The ferry costs between $49.53 and $119.10, 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 Athens (Lavrio) to Ios.
The earliest Athens (Lavrio) Ios ferry typically departs Athens (Lavrio) at about 07:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 08:00.
Ferries from Athens (Lavrio) to Ios sail in around 6 hours 25 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 6 hours 25 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Athens (Lavrio) to Ios provided by Blue Star Ferries.
The price of a ferry from Athens (Lavrio) to Ios typically range between $49.53* and $119.10*. On average the Athens (Lavrio) Ios ferry is $93.71*. The cheapest Athens (Lavrio) Ios ferry prices start from $49.53*. The average price for a foot passenger is $93.71*. The average price for a car is $260.83*.
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 Athens (Lavrio) to Ios is approximately 104 miles (168km) or 90 nautical miles.
Yes, Athens (Lavrio) Ios ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Athens (Lavrio) and Ios. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Athens (Lavrio) and Ios use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Athens (Lavrio) Ios ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Athens (Lavrio) to Ios. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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The Greek town of Lavrio, or Laurium as it is sometimes called, is in the Attica region in the south east of the country. The town is situated around 60 km to the south east of Athens, the capital of Greece, and to the north of Cape Sounio. With a long history in mining for silver, the town was at one time a major source of income for the State. The town's seaport is a suburb of Athens but is of lesser importance than the port of Piraeus. The town's residential area is laid out in a grid system with port at the town's heart. It is now connected to the new Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and the Attiki Odos highway. The nearest towns are Sounion and Keratea.
The port of Lavrio is home to many passenger ferry services, yachts, commercial boats and fishing vessels. because of its location, ferries departing the port have a shorter crossing time to the islands in the Cyclades and the eastern Aegean islands which makes it more convenient than other nearby ports. From Lavrio a ferry can be taken to Kea (Tzia), Kythnos, Syros, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Ios, Sikinos, Folegandros, Kimolos, Milos, Amorgos, Kythnos, Tinos and Andros.
The Greek island of Ios is part of the Cyclades group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea between the islands of Santorini and Naxos. The island has a popular night economy, lovely beaches and a number of historical monuments which are popular with visitors. The island has been popular with tourists from around the world for many years and is definitely one of the most popular of the Cyclades islands. Chora is a typical Greek village on the island with traditional whitewashed buildings, winding streets and many colourful flowers. However, at night the sleepy village comes alive with many places to socialise.
Around the island there are many beaches with soft white sand just waiting to be explored, all of which are blessed with crystal clear waters. Perhaps the island's most popular beach is Mylopotas which is lined with bars, restaurants and places to hire water sport related equipment, and is over 1 km long. However, if you require a more secluded beach experience then Valmas or Kolitsani beaches are a good choice.
