Ferry from Naxos (Chora) to Tinos

The Naxos to Tinos ferry links two of the Cyclades’ most rewarding islands — the largest and most fertile of the group with the deeply sacred. Tinos is famous throughout the Orthodox world for the Church of Panagia Evangelistria, drawing pilgrims and curious travellers alike, while its inland villages and marble dovecotes offer a quieter, more contemplative side to Greek island life. Getting between the two by sea is a straightforward and scenic crossing.

The route runs from April through to October, with no winter sailings. Frequency builds sharply as summer approaches: expect around one departure daily in April, rising to a full five services per day through June, July, and August. Shoulder months see three to five sailings on most days in September, tapering back to one or two by October.

Naxos to Tinos Ferry Fares

Weekly Naxos to Tinos Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Hiring a car

Do you need a car in Tinos?

Not strictly, since Tinos has one of the Cyclades' better bus networks and buses reach most villages from Tinos Town, but only a handful of times a day. With well over 30 villages scattered across the island and many worth a stop, a hire car gives you the freedom to see more than the three or four the bus timetable allows; compare suppliers at Discover Cars.

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 Naxos to Tinos between 9 September 2026 and 22 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Naxos to Tinos ferry

• Expect a short walk into town – Naxos port sits right at the edge of Chora, with shops, cafés and the Portara landmark only a few minutes away, so you will not need a taxi if your accommodation is central.
• Arrive at least 45 minutes before departure and confirm your departure gate on the day, since Naxos is one of the busiest Cycladic ports, with several operators and vessels often docked at once.
• If you are catching the Express Skopelitis local ferry to the Small Cyclades, it usually berths away from the main quay used by Blue Star and the high-speed ferries, so check where it is tied up when you arrive.
• Short-hop vessels are often smaller and more susceptible to even minor chop – take seasickness precautions on exposed short routes if you are at all sensitive.
• In Tinos, the Church of Panagia Evangelistria in the island's main town is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in the Orthodox world, drawing hundreds of thousands of faithful each year. Beyond the port, the island's marble-carved villages and the distinctive marble-latticed dovecotes of the countryside make for rewarding exploration.

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