Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Tinos

Tinos is one of the more reliably served Cycladic islands from Athens, with both conventional and high-speed options on the Piraeus run. Seajets vessels such as the Worldchampion Jet and Champions League Jet 2 cover it in around two and a half hours, while the Blue Star Paros takes closer to five, calling at Syros on the way. The longer sailing is generally the cheaper and more comfortable of the two, and it carries vehicles.

Ferries dock at Tinos Town, the island's Chora, with the Panagia Evangelistria church visible on the rise above the harbour as you come in. It is the biggest Orthodox pilgrimage site in Greece, and the town has a working, year-round feel rather than a purely seasonal one. Beyond the port, Tinos is known for its marble-carving villages, hundreds of ornamented dovecotes and beaches that stay far quieter than those on neighbouring Mykonos.

Departures run at least once or twice a day in season, and the island is busy enough to keep a decent winter service. Timings and current fares are in the table below, with tickets from around €35. Note that traffic spikes hard around the Assumption feast on 15 August, when booking well ahead is essential; Tinos also connects easily onward to Mykonos, Syros and Andros.

Piraeus to Tinos Ferry Fares

Weekly Piraeus 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.

Can you rent a car in Piraeus?

Yes, several agencies meet passengers directly at the ferry gates (E1 to E12), so there is no need to arrange transport into central Athens first. It suits travellers continuing on to the mainland rather than islanders, since central Athens is only 20 minutes away and has good metro and bus links. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Piraeus to Tinos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Piraeus to Tinos ferry

• Piraeus port is large, with departure gates E1 to E10 spread along the waterfront – allow extra time to find yours, as it can be a 15–20 minute walk from the metro station, and check the gate number printed on your ticket.
• Ferries to the Saronic islands – Aegina, Hydra and the nearby islands – depart from Gate E8, while Cyclades sailings (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos) leave from gates in the E6–E10 range, so double-check your specific gate on arrival.
• Take Metro Line 1 or Line 3 to Piraeus station, then use the free shuttle bus that circulates around the port roughly every 10–15 minutes, linking the metro to all gates – useful if your ferry departs from a distant terminal such as E2 or E3.
• There is no parking inside the port itself, so if you are driving, use one of the private car parks nearby rather than looking for a space at the gate; ticket booths at each gate can print e-tickets if you have not already.
• 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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