Athens Naxos ferry

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

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In brief, there are ferry connections between Athens and Naxos every day throughout the year, although most itineraries per day are available during the summer season.
The ports of Athens that serve the route are Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrion. Piraeus is the closest to the city’s center, while Rafina is the closest to the International Airport of Athens.
A one-way ticket costs '22' 'EUR' (22 Euros) - '72.5' 'EUR' (72.5 Euros) for a standard seat. Business/VIP class seats (approximately '75' 'EUR' (75 Euros)) and cabins (approximately '120' 'EUR' (120 Euros)) are also available.
Both conventional and high-speed ferries travel to Naxos, so the ticket price depends on the vessel.
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World Champion Jet arriving at the port of Naxos

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Ferries from Athens to Naxos operate daily throughout the year.
In the low season, there are usually 1-2 daily ferries from Piraeus to Naxos, while in the peak season, there are several departures from all ports of Athens. In particular, 6-7 ferries from Piraeus and 2 ferries from Rafina are programmed to sail to Naxos per day. A Blue Star Ferry also departs from Lavrio port once a week, but its route is quite time-consuming.
The first ferry from Piraeus leaves at 07:00, while the last at 17:30.
Routes from Rafina operate during the high season (June to September).

Blue Star Naxos in the port of Naxos

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.
Keep in mind that some high-speed vessels have a limited capacity in terms of carrying vehicles due to their small size.
A conventional ferry needs around 5 hours to reach Naxos, while a high-speed/catamaran vessel needs about 3.5 hours.
The Blue Star company owns all conventional ferries going to Naxos, while Seajets has the most high-speed vessels. High-speed ferries by Minoan Lines and Fast Ferries also reach Naxos.

View our video presentation with some of the ferries operating between Athens and Naxos.

The distance between Piraeus port and Naxos (Chora Town) is 95 nautical miles (109 miles or 176 kilometers).
The duration of the trip from Athens to Naxos is 3.5 to 5 hours, depending on the type of ferry.
Conventional ferries (Blue Star Ferries) reach Naxos in about 5 hours.
High-speed/ catamaran ferries (Seajets, Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines) reach Naxos in about 3-4 hours.
The fastest ferry is Tera Jet by Seajets (from Rafina port).

Ticket prices range from '22' 'EUR' (22 Euros) to '145' 'EUR' (145 Euros).
Economy (standard) tickets cost up to '72.5' 'EUR' (72.5 Euros). Business/VIP class ticket prices are between '59' 'EUR' (59 Euros) and '115.70' 'EUR' (115.70 Euros) while booking a cabin in a conventional ferry can cost from '83' 'EUR' (83 Euros) to '145' 'EUR' (145 Euros).
Discounts are applicable for certain groups of passengers, such as ISIC cardholders and children up to 10 years old.

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Seats in the High Speed 4 by Hellenic Seaways

The type of seat you choose for your trip determines the ticket price.
Economy lounges or deck seats on conventional ships are the most affordable options. Keep in mind that it is not guaranteed that you will find one in a comfortable place, so it is highly recommended to board the ship as early as possible. Leaving your seat unsupervised should be avoided since other passengers are free to take it.
Airplane (numbered) seats can be found in different lounges on board the ships. Those are comfortable and reserve you a seat, which you can leave any time.
Business and VIP seats are more expensive and usually located in a luxurious lounge that is less crowded and more comfortable compared to the rest of the ship.
Note: Only conventional ferries offer economy lounges/deck seats.

Night view of Piraeus Port, the closest to Athens' center

Athens has three ports serving Naxos. The port of Piraeus is the closest port to Athens' center while Rafina is the closest to Athens' airport.
For the port of Piraeus, Gates E6, E7, E9 and E10 are usually used for ferries that depart to Naxos and other Cycladic islands. Due to the size of the port, the distance between gates is long, so it is better to double-check in advance. The gate of departure will be written on your ticket.
For the ports of Rafina and Lavrio, there are no gates. You will not have a hard time finding your ship.
Don't get lost! Get our Piraeus port map, Rafina port map and Lavrio port map.

The port of Naxos is located in Chora (Naxos Town) and serves all passenger ferries.

Make sure to arrive at the port at least 1 hour in advance, especially if you are traveling during the high season, since you will encounter traffic congestion.
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Luggage storage in the World Champion Jet by Seajets

The holder of a full ticket is allowed to carry luggage up to 40 kilos or 1 cubic meter free of charge. If you exceed this limit, you might be asked to pay an extra fee.
As soon as you enter the ship, you will find a luggage room where you can leave suitcases or other bulky items. If you do not wish to do so, bringing them on board is also an option.
Taking any personal or valuable items with you on the vessel is recommended.
No check-in is required.

Vehicle garage in ferry World Champion Jet

If you plan to bring a car, motorbike, or another vehicle to Naxos, you have to book a separate ticket for it. Also, make sure to arrive at the port at least 1-1.5 hours in advance to be able to board the ferry and park in time.
High-speed ferries with a garage can only carry a limited number of vehicles and tend to get fully booked easily.
Note that, for security reasons, you will not be allowed to stay in the garage during the trip.

Naxos has a national airport that serves flights to/from Athens, so it is possible to fly directly from one destination to the other.
Another option is to fly from Athens to Paros, Mykonos, Santorini, or Milos and then get to Naxos by ferry. Discover more info about the Mykonos to Naxos and the Paros to Naxos ferry routes.
Note that international flights are also available to Mykonos and Santorini.

Mikri Vigla (Sahara) beach in Naxos