How to get from Ios to Tinos in Greece by Ferry
The Ios to Tinos ferry is a seasonal service between two Cyclades islands. Crossings take from around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Ferry Snapshot: Ios to Tinos
- 1–2 sailings per day
- Crossing time from 1 h 55 min, up to 2 h 50 min
- Earliest departure 13:40, latest 15:15
- Operated by Golden Star Ferries and Seajets
- Tickets from €66
- Boats on this route typically have: vehicle garage, cafe bar, Wi-Fi, lift, pets allowed
Ios to Tinos September 2026 Ferry Timetable
Ios to Tinos October 2026 Ferry Timetable
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Ios Tinos Ferry Route
If you're looking to travel from Ios to Tinos by ferry, there are a few things you need to know about the Ios -Tinos ferry service.
The main point is that this is considered a tourist route, and so ferries don't operate between these two islands all the year round. Instead, the Ios ferry to Tinos sails in the high season in Greece, and the ferry snapshot above shows which months are running.
Ferry Tickets and Golden Star Ferries
You can generally expect faster ferries to have more expensive tickets prices. Check out Ferryscanner for Greek ferry tickets and up to date timetables.
If you want to travel outside of the tourist season, you could consider routes which go via other islands. Once such example might be a ferry from Ios to Mykonos and then Mykonos to Tinos. Another might be Ios to Syros and Syros to Tinos.
To see which ferry companies you could use in the shoulder season, and for ticket booking, use our ferry partners at Ferryscanner.
Tinos Travel Tips
Here's a few travel tips for visiting the island of Tinos that may help you plan an itinerary:- Ferries sail from the main ferry port, called Gialos in Ios. Arriving ferries dock at the island's port in Tinos Town in Tinos.
- For places to stay in Tinos, I recommend using Booking. as you'll find the widest selection of hotels in Greece. They have a great choice of where to stay in Tinos and areas to consider staying include Agios Sostis, Agios Romanos, Chora (Tinos town), Pyrgos, Kionia, and Agios Ioannis Porto.
- If you are traveling to Tinos in the busy summer months, I advise reserving hotels in Tinos a month or so in advance. I've a complete guide here to Tinos hotels: Best hotels in Tinos
- Tourists should visit the following beaches in Tinos: Agia Thalassa, Agios Sostis, Agios Ioannis Porto, Rochari, Kolimvithra, Pachia Ammos, and Agios Romanos.
- Ferryscanner is perhaps the easiest site to use if you want to buy tickets for the Tinos ferry online.
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- You might also like to read: How to get around Tinos
- Like the feel of a travel guide book? Read about our Travel guide book about Andros and Tinos!
How to travel from Ios to Tinos FAQ
Questions that people ask about traveling to Tinos from Ios include:
How do we get to Tinos from Ios?
The only way to make a trip from Ios to Tinos is by taking a ferry. Sailings to the Cyclades island of Tinos from Ios run in the summer season.
Is there an airport in Tinos?
There's no airport on Tinos island, so the only way to go to from Ios to Tinos is by taking a ferry. The closest airport to Tinos is at Mykonos.
How long is the ferry crossing from Ios to Tinos?
The ferries to the Greek island of Tinos from Ios take as little as 1 hour 55 minutes, and longer on the slower boats. Ferry operators on the Ios Tinos route may include Golden Star Ferries.
Where do I buy ferry tickets to Tinos?
The best place to look at Greek ferries online is Ferryscanner. Although I recommend you book your Ios to Tinos ferry tickets in advance, you could also use a local travel agency in Greece.
The Ios to Tinos Ferry Service is the only way to travel between these two popular destinations in the Cyclades islands group.
Have you taken any ferry trips on this route? Do you have any questions? Leave a comment below and I'll get back to you!
What time should I get to the port in Ios for the ferry to Tinos?
Aim to be at the harbour at least half an hour before your sailing is due to leave. That gives you time to swap a booking reference for a paper ticket if you still need to, and to find the right berth.
Dave is a UK travel writer living in Athens since 2015. With 20 years of firsthand travel experience and over 80,000 km of bicycle touring across six continents, he's been blogging at Dave's Travel Pages since 2005. Every guide is based on places he's actually been.
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