Ferry from Anafi to Naxos (Chora)
3h 45m · from €31.00 · 1 operator
Anafi to Naxos at a glance
Ferries from Anafi to Naxos (Chora) are scheduled 3 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. Departures in that window are at 05:00. The crossing takes 3h 45m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €31.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 August 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €31.50 | Book now |
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 31 August 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Anafi to Naxos Route Map
Anafi to Naxos is a northward run through the Cyclades on the Blue Star 1, operated by Blue Star Ferries. The crossing takes around three and three-quarter hours, generally calling at Santorini and sometimes Ios on the way. It is a large conventional ferry, so it handles the open stretches well even when the meltemi is up.
Naxos is the largest island in the Cyclades, with mountains, farmland and long sandy beaches. Ferries arrive at Naxos Town, where the Portara, a huge freestanding marble doorway from an unfinished Temple of Apollo, stands at the harbour entrance. The Venetian Kastro sits above the old town, and inland the mountain villages of Halki and Apiranthos are an easy day out.
Sailings run a couple of times a week, and the current timetable and fares are shown below. Fares start around thirty-one euros. Naxos is a major hub, with frequent boats to Paros, Mykonos, Santorini, Piraeus and the small islands of Koufonissia, Schinoussa and Iraklia.
Anafi to Naxos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €31.50 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €31.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 |
Weekly Anafi to Naxos Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 conventional | 05:00 | 08:45 | 3h 45m | €31.50 | now to 2026-08-31 | Book the Blue Star 1 sailing |
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Hiring a car
Is it worth hiring a car on Naxos?
Yes, it is worth it. Naxos is the largest Cycladic island, and its best beaches and mountain villages, Apollonas, Halki, the Tragaea, are 30 to 45 minutes' drive from Naxos Town. Rental desks sit right at the ferry quay, a one-minute walk from the bus terminal. Buses cover the main coast road, but a car gets you into the interior. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Anafi to Naxos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 05:00 | 08:45 | 3h 45m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 05:00 | 08:45 | 3h 45m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 05:00 | 08:45 | 3h 45m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Anafi to Naxos?
Ferries from Anafi to Naxos (Chora) are scheduled 3 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 August 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Anafi to Naxos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Anafi to Naxos (Chora) today. Departure time: 05:00.
How many ferries run from Anafi to Naxos this week?
2 sailings from Anafi to Naxos (Chora) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Mondays.
What time is the first ferry from Anafi to Naxos?
Scheduled departures from Anafi to Naxos (Chora) leave at 05:00.
How long is the ferry from Anafi to Naxos?
The crossing from Anafi to Naxos (Chora) takes 3h 45m.
How much does the Anafi to Naxos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Anafi to Naxos (Chora) ferry start from €31.50 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Anafi to Naxos route?
The Anafi to Naxos (Chora) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Anafi to Naxos ferry
- Pets travel in a dedicated area on most Greek ferries; book your pet's space when you book your own ticket as places are limited.
- Pack a reusable water bottle in an accessible pocket – hydration is important in summer and onboard water is expensive.
- A Force 6 wind produces wave heights of 2–3 metres; even passengers who do not normally feel seasick may be affected in these conditions.
- Catamarans offer a faster crossing but have a lower wind-speed tolerance; in July and August, a booking on a conventional ferry is more likely to run on schedule.
- Once you arrive in Naxos, the largest of the Cyclades, the giant marble Portara gateway standing on a small islet at the entrance to the harbour is an unmissable landmark. The island offers the full range of Greek island experiences: long sandy beaches, mountain villages, ancient ruins, and a fertile interior producing excellent local cheeses and wines.
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