Ferry from Athens (Lavrio) to Naxos (Chora)
9h 45m · from €22.00 · 1 operator
Lavrio to Naxos at a glance
Ferries from Athens (Lavrio) to Naxos (Chora) are scheduled 1 time over the next 7 days, about once a week. Departures in that window are at 07:00. The crossing takes 9h 45m. The route is served by 1 operator: Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €22.00 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 | €22.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Deck | €22.00 | 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 Naxos through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in October (about once a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| November 2025 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| December 2025 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| January 2026 | 3 | 3 of 31 | less than once a week |
| February 2026 | 3 | 3 of 28 | about once a week |
| March 2026 | 3 | 3 of 31 | less than once a week |
| April 2026 | 3 | 3 of 30 | less than once a week |
| May 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| June 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| July 2026 | 5 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| August 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| September 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Lavrio to Naxos Route Map
Hellenic Seaways runs the Artemis from Lavrio down through the Cyclades to Naxos, a passage of around nine and three quarter hours. It is a conventional ferry working a multi-stop line, so much of that time is island calls rather than open sea. Slow, but a cheap and unhurried way into the middle of the Cyclades without going near Piraeus.
Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades and the ferry berths right at Naxos Town, with the Portara, the freestanding marble doorway of an unfinished temple of Apollo, standing on its islet by the harbour entrance. Behind the quay the Venetian Kastro quarter climbs through the old town. The island has long sandy beaches down the west coast, mountain villages such as Apiranthos and Halki inland, and enough farmland to sustain a food culture of its own.
This sailing runs roughly once a week, so it is worth comparing it with the far more frequent departures from Piraeus and Rafina. The current timetable and fares are listed below. Once on Naxos you are on one of the best-connected islands in the group, with links to Paros, Mykonos, Santorini and the small islands of Koufonissia, Schinoussa and Iraklia.
Lavrio to Naxos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €22.00 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 | €22.00 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Hellenic Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Deck | passenger | €22.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Weekly Lavrio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 07:00 | 16:45 | 9h 45m | €22.00 | 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Artemis 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.
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 Naxos between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 2026-10-30 | 07:00 | 16:45 | 9h 45m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Lavrio to Naxos?
Ferries from Athens (Lavrio) to Naxos (Chora) are scheduled 1 time over the next 7 days, about once 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 Naxos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Athens (Lavrio) to Naxos (Chora) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 30 October 2026, at 07:00. Departures fall on Friday.
How many ferries run from Lavrio to Naxos this week?
1 sailing from Athens (Lavrio) to Naxos (Chora) 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 Naxos?
Scheduled departures from Athens (Lavrio) to Naxos (Chora) leave at 07:00.
How long is the ferry from Lavrio to Naxos?
The crossing from Athens (Lavrio) to Naxos (Chora) takes 9h 45m.
How much does the Lavrio to Naxos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Athens (Lavrio) to Naxos (Chora) ferry start from €22.00 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 Lavrio to Naxos route?
The Athens (Lavrio) to Naxos (Chora) route is served by Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Lavrio to Naxos ferry
- Luggage can be stored in the overhead racks inside the seating areas or along the corridors; there is no formal left-luggage system.
- The school summer holidays begin in mid-June and domestic travel volumes rise sharply; prices and demand increase from this point.
- The smell of diesel and engine exhaust is stronger at the stern in summer heat; if you are sensitive to it, choose a bow-facing seat or the upper deck.
- 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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