Andros – Athens (Rafina)
Ferries to Athens
Andros – Athens (Rafina)
Ferries to Athens
The Andros to Rafina ferry route is provided by 3 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Andros to Rafina takes approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Andros to Rafina ferry duration can range between 1 hour and 2 hours depending on the weather conditions and the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 33 weekly sailings from Andros to Rafina. Cyclades Fast Ferries provide up to 3 sailings per day, Golden Star Ferries provide up to 3 sailings per day and SeaJets provide up to 7 weekly sailings. Please note that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves at approximately 10:15 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 21:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Andros to Rafina is with SeaJets in 1 hour.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Andros to Athens with Golden Star Ferries and SeaJets.
Pets are allowed onboard all ferries travelling from Andros to Rafina. SeaJets provide pet-friendly cabins, which can accommodate up to 2 pets with a combined weight of 30 kilograms. Alternatively, there are onboard kennels or they can stay in your vehicle. Please ensure that your pets are fully vaccinated before travelling and have valid documentation such as a health certificate.
The price of a ferry from Andros - Rafina can vary between $27 and $166 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $55, prices can range from $27 and $136. The average price with a car is $165. Car prices can range from $109 and $301. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
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With 5 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there is an alternative ferry to Athens if you require additional flexibility including the Santorini to Athens ferry.
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| Andros - Athens (Rafina) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $80* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 12 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 45m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 5m | |
| First Ferry | 10:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:30 | |
| Distance | 44 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Located in the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Andros is the northernmost island in the Cyclades and lies around 10 km to the south east of Euboea and about 3 km to the north of Tinos. The mainly mountainous island, with some well-watered valleys, is around 40 km long and 16 km wide, at its widest point. The island's largest towns are Andros, Gavrio, Batsi and Ormos Korthiou. A popular visitor attraction on the island is the Sariza spring at Apoikia where water flows out of a lion's head. Palaeopolis, the island's ancient capital, was built into a steep hillside, and its harbour's breakwater can still be seen underwater.
ferry connections from Andros depart to the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, the other islands of the Cyclades, Ios, Santorini, Kimolos, Naxos, Anafi, Amorgos, Crete, Rhodes, the Dodecanese Islands and the East Aegean Islands. Services are either by conventional ferry of high speed ferry with crossing times of between 1.5 and 3.5 hours depending on destination, route and operator.
The Greek town of Rafina lies on the east coast of the Attica region of mainland Greece, on the shores of the Aegean Sea. The town is close to the town's of Artemida and Nea Makri and also to the Greek capital, Athens, which is around 25 km to the west. because of its proximity to Athens Rafina is popular with many Athenians who visit to enjoy the town's many fish restaurants that can be found lining the harbour. It is not uncommon to see the day's catch lying on beds of ice outside each restaurant.
In ancient times Rafina was named Arafinidon Alon but its history dates back to prehistoric times, but more specifically to pre-Hellenic times. In Askitario, to the south of Rafina, archaeologists have found a unique vase with a dog painted on it which has been dated back to 2,800 BC. Another significant find was near the town's port where a bronze foundry was discovered and is thought to be one of the oldest in Europe, and dates back to 1800 BC.
After the Port of Piraeus, Rafina's port is the second largest in Attica. Ferry services operating from the port depart to the southern part of Euboea and to the Cyclades islands.
