Tinos – Athens (Rafina)
Ferries to Athens
Tinos – Athens (Rafina)
Ferries to Athens
The Tinos to Rafina ferry route is provided by 4 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Tinos to Rafina takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Tinos to Rafina ferry duration can range between 1 hour 40 minutes and 4 hours 55 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 40 weekly sailings from Tinos to Rafina. Blue Star Ferries provide up to 9 weekly sailings, Cyclades Fast Ferries provide up to 3 sailings per day, SeaJets provide up to 7 weekly sailings and Golden Star Ferries provide up to 3 sailings per day. Please note that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Tinos at approximately 08:25 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 22:45. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Tinos to Rafina is with Blue Star Ferries in 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Yes, you can book cabins on ferries that sail from Tinos to Athens with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets and Golden Star Ferries.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Tinos to Athens with SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries and Cyclades Fast Ferries. SeaJets provide pet-friendly cabins with enough room to accommodate 2 pets weighing a combined maximum weight of 30 kilograms. Please ensure that dogs are muzzled and remain on a lead when travelling around the ship.
The price of a ferry from Tinos to Rafina can vary between $38 and $219 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $77, prices can range from $38 and $193. The average price with a car is $202. Car prices can range from $148 and $551. 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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| Tinos - Athens (Rafina) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $76* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 12 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 27m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 10m | |
| First Ferry | 08:25 | |
| Last Ferry | 14:35 | |
| Distance | 73 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 Tinos lies in the Aegean Sea and is situated close to the islands of Andros, Delos and Mykonos. Originally named Opiussa and Hydroessa in ancient times, the island is home to the Church of Virgin Mary, or Evangelistria Church, at Hora which is one of the grandest churches in the whole of Greece. The church was built on the site where the Orthodox Image of the Virgin Mary was found, following a vision by nun Pelagia, between 1823 and 1831. Of traditional architectural style, the spacious church has many arches and is made up of two floors with many other smaller buildings in its courtyard. Another popular attraction on the island is the Monastery of the Lady of the Angels at Kechrovouni which was built after three sisters had the same vision of the Virgin Mary telling them to build a monastery at a specific location at Kechrovouni, where they saw a strange light.
Tinos is connected by boat to the ports of Piraeus and Rafina and also to the islands of Andros, Syros and Mykonos, and to almost all of the Cycladic islands.
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.
