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Book Rafina to Ios ferry tickets. Fastest crossing: 5h. Tickets from €46.50 with Golden Star Ferries & more. Compare schedules, prices & operators.
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The ferry from Rafina to Ios takes about 5h and fares start from €46.50. There are up to Peak season crossings a day in high season, run by Golden Star Ferries. Book online to compare departure times and secure the lowest fare.
Updated May 2026
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The Rafina to Ios ferry is one of the most popular Aegean crossings, operating seasonally with peak season sailings. The crossing takes between 5h and 8h depending on the vessel, with ticket prices starting from €46.50. The route is served by Golden Star Ferries. Vehicles including cars and motorcycles can be transported on conventional ferries on this route. Whether you are island-hopping across the Cyclades or heading directly to Ios, this guide covers everything you need to book with confidence.
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Sailing Timetable
A real high-season sailing day (Rafina to Ios). Departure times, durations and fares vary by date, operator and vessel.
| Operator | Vessel | Depart | Arrive | Duration | From | |
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| Golden Star Ferries | Superexpress | 07:20 | 11:45 | 4h 25m | €78 | Book |
Indicative timetable and fares sampled on 2026-08-12 · updated May 2026. Prices and departure times change by date, operator and vessel — check live availability for your exact travel date.
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| availability.table.month | availability.table.frequency | availability.table.duration | availability.table.from |
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| January | 2–3 days/week | 8h | €46.50 |
| February | 2–3 days/week | 8h | €46.50 |
| March | 2–3 days/week | 8h | €46.50 |
| April | 4–5 days/week | 5h | €53.47 |
| May | 4–5 days/week | 5h | €53.47 |
| June | 7 days/week | 5h | €53.47 |
| July | 7 days/week | 5h | €53.47 |
| August | 7 days/week | 5h | €53.47 |
| September | 7 days/week | 5h | €53.47 |
| October | 4–5 days/week | 5h | €53.47 |
| November | 2–3 days/week | 8h | €46.50 |
| December | 2–3 days/week | 8h | €46.50 |
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| pricing.table.passengers | Rafina → Ios | Ios → Rafina |
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| Economy / Deck seat | €46.50 | €46.50 |
| Airline-style numbered seat | €58.12 | €58.12 |
| Business / VIP class | €76.72 | €76.72 |
| 2-bed cabin | €116.25 | €116.25 |
| Car transport | €130.20 | €130.20 |
| Motorcycle | €41.85 | €41.85 |
| Children (5–10 yrs) | Up to 50% discount | Up to 50% discount |
| Infants (0–4 yrs) | Free | Free |
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Your ferry from Rafina to Ios offers more than just transport, it is part of the Greek island experience. On conventional ferries (Blue Star, Fast Ferries), expect open sun decks where you can watch the Aegean unfold, full restaurants and cafes, shops, ATMs, and spacious indoor lounges. High-speed catamarans (Seajets, Hellenic Seaways) trade outdoor space for speed: airline-style interiors, snack bars, and panoramic windows.
All vessels, regardless of type, provide air-conditioned interiors, clean restrooms, and bilingual (Greek/English) announcements. During peak summer season, arrive early to claim the best deck spots.
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Rafina Port, 30 min east of Athens city centre. Accessible by KTEL bus from Pedion tou Areos.
Ios Port (Ormos), 4 km from Ios Village (Chora). Bus/taxi available.
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The Rafina to Ios ferry takes between 5h and 8h, depending on the operator and vessel type. The fastest option is 5h.
Ferry tickets from Rafina to Ios start from €46.50 for an economy seat. Prices vary by operator, season, and ticket class.
Ferries on the Rafina to Ios route run Peak season. In summer (June–September) frequency increases significantly.
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Realtime afvaarten via Ferryhopper. Prijzen per volwassene.
| Rederij | Vertrek | Duur | Vanaf | |
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| GOLDEN STAR FERRIESGOLDEN PRINCESS | 07:20 | 4h 35min | €78 | Boeken |