Tinos Athens (Rafina) Ferry

The Tinos Athens (Rafina) ferry route connects Cyclades Islands with Athens and is currently operated by 4 ferry companies. Blue Star Ferries operate their crossing up to 8 times per week, Cyclades Fast Ferries 13 times per week, SeaJets 6 times per week & the Golden Star Ferries service is available up to 2 times per day.

There are a combined 41 sailings available per week on the Tinos Athens (Rafina) crossing between Cyclades Islands and Athens and with 4 ferry companies on offer it is advisable to compare all to make sure you get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

Tinos to Athens (Rafina) Ferry Alternatives

- Tinos to Athens (Piraeus)

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Cyclades Islands to Athens page.

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Tinos Guide

Located in the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Tinos lies in the Aegean Sea and is situated close to the islands of Andros, Delos and Mykonos. Originally named Opiussa and Hydroessa in ancient times, the island is home to the Church of Virgin Mary, or Evangelistria Church, at Hora which is one of the grandest churches in the whole of Greece. The church was built on the site where the Orthodox Image of the Virgin Mary was found, following a vision by nun Pelagia, between 1823 and 1831. Of traditional architectural style, the spacious church has many arches and is made up of two floors with many other smaller buildings in its courtyard. Another popular attraction on the island is the Monastery of the Lady of the Angels at Kechrovouni which was built after three sisters had the same vision of the Virgin Mary telling them to build a monastery at a specific location at Kechrovouni, where they saw a strange light.

Tinos is connected by boat to the ports of Piraeus and Rafina and also to the islands of Andros, Syros and Mykonos, and to almost all of the Cycladic islands.

Athens (Rafina) Guide

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.

Tinos to Rafina Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 16/12/2024 and 22/12/2024

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Golden Star Ferries	08:25	12:10	3 hours 45 minutes	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Golden Star Ferries	12:45	16:40	3 hours 55 minutes	Sun
Golden Star Ferries	13:30	17:25	3 hours 55 minutes	Mon
Cyclades Fast Ferries	14:35	18:25	3 hours 50 minutes	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cyclades Fast Ferries	15:30	19:30	4 hours	Mon