Athens (Lavrio) – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Athens (Lavrio) – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Athens (Lavrio) to Ios. Athens (Lavrio) Ios ferries cost between 26€ and 62€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Athens (Lavrio) Ios ferries.
The first Athens (Lavrio) Ios ferry typically departs from Athens (Lavrio) at around 07:00. The last ferry usually departs at 08:00.
The Athens (Lavrio) Ios ferry trip can take around 6 hours 25 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 6 hours 25 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Athens (Lavrio) to Ios provided by Blue Star Ferries.
Athens (Lavrio) Ios ferry prices typically range between 26€* and 62€*. The average price is typically 49€*. The cheapest Athens (Lavrio) Ios ferry prices start from 26€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 49€*. The average price for a car is 137€*.
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 104.1 miles (167.5km) or 90.5 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Athens (Lavrio) and Ios. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Lavrio) and Ios.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Athens (Lavrio) and Ios.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Athens (Lavrio) to Ios with Blue Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Lavrio - Ios Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Hellenic Seaways & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 34 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 11h 55m | |
| First Ferry | 07:15 | |
| Distance | 90 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
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.
