Athens (Piraeus) – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Athens (Piraeus) Ios ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies; Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries.Athens (Piraeus) Ios ferries take around 5 hours 30 minutes. The ferry costs between €89.10 and €495.89, 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 (Piraeus) to Ios.
The first Athens (Piraeus) Ios ferry typically departs from Athens (Piraeus) at around 07:00. The last ferry usually departs at 20:30.
The Athens (Piraeus) Ios ferry trip can take around 5 hours 30 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 4 hours 15 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 21 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Ios provided by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 5 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 15 sailings weekly. Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 12 sailings weekly.
Athens (Piraeus) Ios ferry prices typically range between 89€* and 496€*. The average price is typically 198€*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Ios ferry prices start from 89€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 193€*. The average price for a car is 564€*.
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 (Piraeus) to Ios is approximately 136.4 miles (219.5km) or 118.5 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Ios. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Ios.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Cyclades Fast Ferries ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Ios.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Athens (Piraeus) to Ios with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. 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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| Athens (Piraeus) - Ios Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries | |
| Average Price | 105 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4h 37m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3h 25m | |
| First Ferry | 07:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 07:30 | |
| Distance | 118 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
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.
