Ferry from Athens (Lavrio) to Ios
12h 10m · from €23.00 · 1 operator
Lavrio to Ios at a glance
Ferries from Athens (Lavrio) to Ios are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. Departures in that window are at 07:00. The crossing takes 12h 10m. The route is served by 1 operator: Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €23.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €23.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| Children 5-10 years old | €12.00 | Book now |
| Moto | €18.00 | Book now |
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 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Lavrio to Ios Route Map
Hellenic Seaways' Artemis runs from Lavrio to Ios in around twelve hours, a long conventional crossing with several island calls along the way. Fares start around €23, which reflects the time taken rather than the distance. For most people the fast ferries from Piraeus will make more sense, but this is the cheap and unhurried option.
Ios lies between Naxos and Santorini and has a long-standing reputation as a party island, though that is concentrated in Chora and in the summer months. The ferry docks at the harbour village of Ormos, a few kilometres below the hilltop Chora, with buses running between the two and on to Mylopotas, the island's main beach. Away from the centre there are quieter bays and a good deal of open hillside.
This sailing operates about once a week, so the timetable below is worth checking carefully against your dates. Current departures and fares are shown there. Ios is well connected in season to Santorini, Naxos, Paros and Mykonos, so it is easy to move on in either direction.
Lavrio to Ios Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €23.50 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 | €23.50 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
Ticket classes by operator
Published tariffs for a single adult or vehicle, one way. These are operator list prices and do not vary by vessel.
Hellenic Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Children up to 5 years old | passenger | €0.00 |
| Children 5-10 years old | passenger | €12.00 |
| Adult | passenger | €23.50 |
| Moto | vehicle | €18.00 |
| Moto 3/4 Wheels | vehicle | €30.00 |
| Auto | vehicle | €67.00 |
| Boat Trailer < 5m | vehicle | €80.00 |
Weekly Lavrio to Ios 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 07:00 | 19:10 | 12h 10m | €23.50 | now to 2026-10-30 | Book the Artemis sailing |
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Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Ios?
Yes. The port sits about 2km from Chora, with rental desks at both. A car isn't essential for the Chora to Mylopotas stretch, which is walkable and bus-served, but it's worth having to reach quieter spots like Manganari beach, roughly 19km to the south. Check current rates at Discover Cars.
Can you rent a car at Lavrio port?
Rental desks at Lavrio itself are scarce; the port is a working harbour about 60km southeast of Athens and roughly 40km from Athens airport, a 30-40 minute drive. Most people picking up a car for a Cycladic ferry from here collect it at the airport or in Athens beforehand, or arrange supplier delivery to the port; compare options at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Lavrio to Ios between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Lavrio to Ios?
Ferries from Athens (Lavrio) to Ios are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Lavrio to Ios today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Athens (Lavrio) to Ios today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 28 August 2026, at 07:00. Departures fall on Friday.
How many ferries run from Lavrio to Ios this week?
1 sailing from Athens (Lavrio) to Ios is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Lavrio to Ios?
Scheduled departures from Athens (Lavrio) to Ios leave at 07:00.
How long is the ferry from Lavrio to Ios?
The crossing from Athens (Lavrio) to Ios takes 12h 10m.
How much does the Lavrio to Ios ferry cost?
Published fares for the Athens (Lavrio) to Ios ferry start from €23.50 on a conventional ferry. Taking a vehicle is published from €18.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Lavrio to Ios route?
The Athens (Lavrio) to Ios route is served by Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Lavrio to Ios ferry
- Some routes in the Dodecanese chain only operate in full summer mode from June; May sailings may be less frequent than the website implies.
- The sirocco (southerly warm wind from North Africa) brings haze and uncomfortable heat to Greek ports in late spring and early summer; it rarely lasts more than a day or two.
- In Ios, the whitewashed Chora draws visitors with its narrow footpaths, windmills, and the climb to the Church of Panagia Gremiotissa for sweeping views across the Aegean. The island's beaches are among the finest in the Cyclades – Mylopotas, Manganari, and Magganari are the most celebrated – while Homer's reputed tomb lies on the northern hillside.
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