Ferry Athens-Tinos

Discover the best ferries from Athens to Tinos, travel tips, prices, and much more. Here we go!

In brief, traveling from Athens to Tinos is very easy!
- Tinos is connected by ferry to Athens throughout the year.
- The route is operated by both conventional and high-speed ferries.
- A standard ticket costs between '35.00' 'EUR' (35.00 euros) and '59.00' 'EUR' (59.00 euros).

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Superferry of Golden Star Ferries at the port of Tinos

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Ferries from Athens to Tinos depart from the two main ports of Athens, Piraeus and Rafina.
During the high season, several crossings are available every day.
• From Piraeus Port: Between May and September, there are 1-2 daily connections from Piraeus to Tinos. A ferry operates on a nearly daily basis in the low season too.
• From Rafina Port: During the high season, there are 6-8 ferry connections per day between Rafina and Tinos. Throughout the rest of the year, 1-2 ferry connections are available nearly every day.
Occasionally, there may be a few routes to Tinos from the port of Lavrio.

A large ferry belonging to Fast Ferries at the port of Tinos

The route from Athens to Tinos is operated by both conventional and high-speed/catamaran vessels.

➜ Conventional vs High Speed: What ferry should you select?

The distance between Athens and Tinos is 77 nautical miles (88 miles or 142 kilometers).
The duration of the trip depends on the ferry type you are traveling with, as well as the port of departure. The journey with a high-speed vessel takes around 2-3 hours, while the trip with a conventional ferry can last from 3 hours and 15 minutes to 5 hours.
The fastest ferry is Superexpress by Golden Star Ferries, departing from Rafina.

A standard ticket costs between '35.00' 'EUR' (35.00 euros) and '59.00' 'EUR' (59.00 euros), depending on the company and the type of vessel, while the price of a business class/VIP ticket ranges from '49.00' 'EUR' (49.00 euros) to '95.70' 'EUR' (95.70 euros).

Some categories of passengers, including students, ISIC card holders, children under the age of 10, disabled passengers and families with more than 3 children may be eligible for ticket discounts of up to 50%. Also, most companies allow babies and toddlers to travel for free.

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Standard/economy seats are the most popular and affordable option. In conventional ferries, these seats are situated on deck or in internal lounges and are not numbered, so your ticket does not correspond to a specific seat. Therefore, in order to get a comfortable one, you need to board the ferry as soon as possible. Bear in mind that, in this case, you will have to keep an eye on your seat for the entire journey.
Another option is the airplane seats, which are located in separate lounges. They are more comfortable than economy seats and the most affordable option among the numbered types of seats. For luxury travel, there are also Business/VIP seats, which are situated in a separate lounge and are more expensive.
High-speed ferries only offer numbered seats, so a standard ticket corresponds to an airplane seat.

Aerial view over Rafina Port

Ferries to Tinos depart from Piraeus and Rafina. Piraeus is the biggest and busiest port of Athens and is located just 12 kilometers from the city center, while Rafina is the closest port to the International Airport of Athens. Rarely, there may be a few ferries from Lavrio.

In Piraeus Port, ferries departing for Tinos and the other Cycladic islands leave from gates E6, E7, E9 and E10. The departure gate will be indicated on your ferry ticket. Due to the size of the port, the distance between the gates is long, so it is better to check in advance which gate your vessel departs from.
On the other hand, Rafina Port is smaller and has no gates, so finding your vessel will be fairly easy. The same holds for Lavrio Port.
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Ferries bound for Tinos arrive at Tinos Port, which lies right in the heart of the island’s main town.

Make sure to arrive at the port at least 1 hour ahead of the scheduled departure time, as there tends to be a lot of traffic around it during the high season.

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Luggage policies in Greek ferries are quite flexible.
Most companies allow 40 kg or 0.5 cubic meters of luggage per passenger and provide a luggage storage area on each ferry.
If you wish, you can take your luggage to the lounges or the deck (if available). We recommend leaving bulky suitcases in the designated area and taking only your personal belongings (wallet, keys, mobile phone, etc.) with you upstairs.

You need to purchase a vehicle ticket to take your car or motorbike to Tinos.
Drivers should be at the port 1 hour to 1.5 hours before the official departure time.
For safety reasons, entering the garage while the ferry is sailing is prohibited.
Note: Many car rental companies do not allow customers to ferry their vehicles. We recommend avoiding purchasing a vehicle ticket before contacting your car rental company.

As there is no airport in Tinos, the only way to get there is by taking the ferry from Athens or other islands of the Cyclades. The closest island boasting an international airport is Mykonos, so you can catch a direct flight to the world-renowned party capital of the Aegean and proceed to Tinos by ferry from there. Alternatively, you can fly to Santorini, which also features an international airport receiving flights from several European countries.

The decorative and architectural styles of Tinos

Tinos is associated with one of the most significant religious monuments in Greece: the Church of Evangelistria. However, Tinos has much more to offer, as it boasts quaint whitewashed villages, pristine beaches and stunning natural landscapes dotted with traditional dovecotes that constitute true gems of Tinian folk architecture.

Check out the best things to see and do there in our mini-guide for Tinos.