Ferry from Athens to Naxos

Planning is the key to traveling by ferry from Athens to Naxos! Keep reading to discover the best ferry services from Athens to Naxos, availabilities, ferry schedules, connections, travel tips, prices and many more!

There are ferries from Athens to Naxos every day throughout the year. The ports that serve the route from Athens to Naxos are Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrion. A ferry ticket to Naxos costs approximately 40-60 euros. A ticket for a deck seat on a conventional ferry costs 40 euros and for a seat on a high-speed/ catamaran ferry costs approximately 50-60 euros. Ferries from Athens arrive at the port of Naxos at Naxos Chora.

Ferries from Athens to Naxos operate daily during the peak season and the low season. In the low season, there are usually 2 daily ferries from Athens to Naxos, while in the peak season there are several departures from 7.30 in the morning to 5.00 in the afternoon.

The types of ferries that travel from Athens to Naxos are conventional ferries and high-speed/ catamaran ferries. Conventional ferries are slower, while high-speed ferries are faster. 

The duration of the trip from Athens to Naxos is 3.5-8 hours, depending on the type of ferry. Conventional ferries (Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries) reach Naxos in about 5-8 hours. High-speed/ catamaran ferries (Seajets, Golden Star Ferries) reach Naxos in about 3.5 hours.

• Naxos sits in the heart of the Cyclades island complex, so it is the perfect starting point for island-hopping to other islands like Paros, Ios, Mykonos, Sifnos, Milos, and Crete.
• The best way to plan your trip from Athens to Naxos is to book your ferry tickets in advance, as Greek ferries may be fully booked, especially in July and August. This also applies to ferry tickets from Naxos to Athens.
• Keep in mind that high-speed/ catamaran ferries to Naxos might be canceled or delayed due to weather conditions. In any case, you will be informed by your ferry ticket provider.