- Fastest
- A day, in season
- ≈5
- Operators
- 3
- and foot passengers
- Cars
Three companies sail from Ios, in the Cyclades, to Piraeus, in Athens, about five times a day in season between them: Seajets, Blue Star Ferries and Fast Ferries. The ferries call at other ports in the Cyclades on the way, and the trip takes 4½ to 10¾ hours. You can take your car. Some sailings are seasonal.
Operators
3SeajetsAbout 3 a dayCarsHigh speedSeasonal
4h 30m–6h 15m- Round trip from Piraeus, via Naxos, Mykonos and SyrosDaily4h 30m
Late May to September: daily around 14:00.
- From Santorini, via Naxos, Mykonos and Syros3 a week4h 35m
Late April to mid-May and early October to mid-October: Wed, Sat, Sun around 13:15.
- From Santorini, via Naxos, Paros and SyrosDaily4h 50m
Early June to September: daily around 08:55.
- Round trip from Piraeus, via Santorini, Folegandros, Milos, Sifnos and SerifosDaily6h 15m
Late May to September: daily around 11:25.
6h 45m–9h- From Santorini, via Naxos and ParosTwice a week6h 45m
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat around 16:40.
Not every sailing calls at Ios.
Calls at Ios on Wednesday and Friday.
- Via Santorini, Naxos and Paros3 a week9h
Tue, Thu, Sun at 14:20.
7h 45m–10h 30m- From Santorini, via Sikinos, Folegandros and SifnosSeasonalOvernightWeekly7h 45m
Mid-July to August: Fri around 21:00 (overnight).
- From Santorini, via Sikinos, Folegandros and MilosSeasonalOvernightWeekly8h 15m
Mid-July to August: Wed around 21:00 (overnight).
- From Santorini, via Sikinos, Folegandros, Sifnos and SerifosSeasonalWeekly8h 30m
November to January: once a week.
In winter the day and time change from week to week.
- From Santorini, via Sikinos, Folegandros, Kimolos, Sifnos and SerifosTwice a week9h 15m
| Mar – early Jul, Sept – Oct | | twice a week, around 10:30 |
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| Mid-Jul – Aug | Tue | around 10:30 |
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| Nov – Feb | | once a week |
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In winter the day and time change from week to week.
- From Santorini, via Sikinos, Folegandros, Milos and SifnosSeasonalWeekly10h
November to January: once a week.
In winter the day and time change from week to week.
- From Santorini, via Sikinos, Folegandros, Milos, Sifnos and SerifosSeasonalWeekly10h 30m
In February: Thu. March to early July and September to October: Thu around 10:30.
In February the day and time change from week to week.
Questions
How long is the ferry from Ios to Piraeus?+
4½ to 10¾ hours, depending on where the ferry calls on the way. Seajets is the fastest, in 4½ hours.
How often does the ferry from Ios to Piraeus run?+
About five times a day in season. By company: three a day with Seajets, one with Fast Ferries and five a week with Blue Star Ferries.
Is there a direct ferry from Ios to Piraeus?+
No. Sailings go via some of Naxos, Mykonos, Syros and eight other ports and take 4½ to 10¾ hours.
Can I take my car on the ferry from Ios to Piraeus?+
Yes. You can take your car.
Does the ferry from Ios to Piraeus run all year?+
Yes. Blue Star Ferries and Fast Ferries sail all year round, every day; Seajets sails late April to mid-October.