Rafina to Tinos Ferry Guide
Ferry Snapshot: Rafina to Tinos
- 10–13 sailings per day
- Crossing time from 1 h 30 min, up to 9 h
- Earliest departure 07:10, latest 20:30
- Operated by Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries and Seajets
- Tickets from €24
- Boats on this route typically have: vehicle garage, cafe bar, shop, Wi-Fi, outside deck, lift
Rafina to Tinos September 2026 Ferry Timetable
| Departs | Days | Duration | Ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:10 | Daily | 1 h 30 min | Seajets – Tera Jet 1 | Book |
| 07:20 | Daily | 1 h 50 min | Golden Star Ferries – Golden Princess | Book |
| 07:20 | Fri–Sun | 3 h 45 min | Seajets – Superstar | Book |
| 07:30 | Daily | 3 h 35 min | Fast Ferries – Fast Ferry Andros | Book |
| 07:40 | Daily | 2 h | Seajets – Tera Jet 2 | Book |
| 07:50 | Daily | 3 h 45 min | Golden Star Ferries – Andros King | Book |
| 08:05 | Daily | 3 h 15 min | Golden Star Ferries – Superferry | Book |
| 08:35 | Mon–Fri | 8 h | Golden Star Ferries – Superferry | Book |
| 08:35 | Sat, Sun, from 20 Sep | 9 h | Golden Star Ferries – Superferry | Book |
| 11:15 | Mon–Sat | 1 h 40 min | Seajets – Champion Jet 3 | Book |
| 12:00 | Sun only | 1 h 35 min | Seajets – Champion Jet 3 | Book |
| 14:00 | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, until 19 Sep | 2 h 15 min | Golden Star Ferries – Superexpress | Book |
| 14:20 | Daily | 2 h 10 min | Seajets – Superrunner Jet | Book |
| 15:30 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | 3 h 50 min | Fast Ferries – Theologos P | Book |
| 15:30 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | 3 h 50 min | Golden Star Ferries – Andros Queen | Book |
| 16:00 | Fri, Sun, from 18 Sep until 20 Sep | 3 h 50 min | Golden Star Ferries – Andros Queen | Book |
| 16:30 | Mon–Fri | 2 h 45 min | Seajets – Superstar | Book |
| 17:30 | Tue–Sat | 3 h 50 min | Fast Ferries – Theologos P | Book |
| 17:30 | Mon–Sat | 3 h 50 min | Golden Star Ferries – Andros Queen | Book |
| 19:15 | Sun only, from 20 Sep | 3 h 15 min | Seajets – Superstar | Book |
| …and more departures – check the booking link for the full list. | ||||
Rafina to Tinos October 2026 Ferry Timetable
| Departs | Days | Duration | Ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:10 | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, until 5 Oct | 1 h 30 min | Seajets – Tera Jet 1 | Book |
| 07:20 | Daily | 1 h 50 min | Golden Star Ferries – Golden Princess | Book |
| 07:20 | Sat, Sun | 3 h 45 min | Seajets – Superstar | Book |
| 07:30 | Daily | 3 h 35 min | Fast Ferries – Fast Ferry Andros | Book |
| 07:40 | Mon–Fri, from 6 Oct until 16 Oct | 2 h | Seajets – Champion JET1 | Book |
| 07:50 | Daily | 3 h 45 min | Golden Star Ferries – Andros King | Book |
| 11:15 | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, until 5 Oct | 1 h 40 min | Seajets – Champion Jet 3 | Book |
| 12:00 | 4 Oct only | 1 h 35 min | Seajets – Champion Jet 3 | Book |
| 14:20 | Daily | 2 h 10 min | Seajets – Superrunner Jet | Book |
| 15:30 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, from 6 Oct | 3 h 50 min | Fast Ferries – Theologos P | Book |
| 15:30 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | 3 h 50 min | Golden Star Ferries – Andros Queen | Book |
| 16:00 | Fri, Sun | 3 h 50 min | Fast Ferries – Theologos P | Book |
| 16:00 | Fri, Sun, from 9 Oct until 18 Oct | 3 h 50 min | Golden Star Ferries – Andros Queen | Book |
| 16:30 | Mon–Fri | 2 h 45 min | Seajets – Superstar | Book |
| 17:30 | Mon–Sat | 3 h 50 min | Fast Ferries – Theologos P | Book |
| 17:30 | Mon–Sat | 3 h 50 min | Golden Star Ferries – Andros Queen | Book |
| 18:00 | Sun only, from 11 Oct until 18 Oct | 3 h 45 min | Fast Ferries – Theologos P | Book |
| 18:00 | Sun only, until 25 Oct | 3 h 45 min | Golden Star Ferries – Andros Queen | Book |
| 19:15 | Sun only, until 25 Oct | 3 h 15 min | Seajets – Superstar | Book |
On this page
- Tinos Island Greece
- Rafina - Tinos Ferry
- Ferry Operators Rafina Tinos
- Rafina to Tinos on the SeaJets
- Going from Rafina to Tinos on the Golden Star Ferries
- Taking the Fast Ferries from Rafina to Andros
- My experience on the Rafina – Tinos ferries
- Piraeus - Tinos Ferry
- Where to stay in Tinos
- Rafina to Tinos ferry FAQ
The only way to get from Athens to Tinos is by ferry. Ferries to Tinos mainly leave from Rafina Port, although there are longer ferry trips from Piraeus.
Tinos Island Greece
The Greek island of Tinos is as little as 1 hour 30 minutes away from Athens by ferry, depending on which ferry you take. This means it's possible to go to Tinos island for a short break, or to visit as a starting point on a Greek island-hopping trip.
Whatever your reason for visiting Tinos for your holidays, this amazing Greek island has tons to offer. From stunning villages to beautiful, quiet beaches, it turned out to be one of our favourite Greek islands so far.
This guide will show you how to get from Athens to Tinos via both Rafina and Piraeus ports in Athens. You should note that if you plan to arrive in Greece at Athens airport, and want to go straight to Tinos, then Rafina port will be your best option.
Most boats depart early in the morning, but there are also some evening options.
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Rafina - Tinos Ferry
If you've never heard of Rafina port before, don't worry! It's a much smaller port than Piraeus, and it's also closer to the airport.
As such, if you plan to arrive in Greece at Athens airport, and want to go straight to Tinos, Rafina port is your best option.
Rafina port is marginally closer to Tinos island than Piraeus. If you are looking for the best option on how to get to Tinos, the quickest way is to leave from Rafina port.
There are several ferries and highspeed ferries departing on a daily basis in summer. There are ferries leaving for Tinos early in the morning, in the afternoon, and also in the evening on certain days. In winter, there are typically fewer options.
Depending on the type of ferry you choose, you can get to Tinos in as little as 1 hour 30 minutes.
The best place to check ferry schedules and to book ferry tickets online is at Ferryscanner.
Ferry Operators Rafina Tinos
The Greek ferries sailing from Rafina to Tinos are operated by the ferry companies SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries and Fast Ferries.
These ferries can also carry vehicles, if you have your own. If you are island hopping and renting cars, it will be more cost effective to hire a vehicle on each island.
Plus, many companies won't allow their cars to be taken on ferries. Make sure you check their individual policies. The larger ferries can also carry vehicles, if you have your own.
It will, however, be more cost effective for most visitors to travel as a foot passenger, and then hire a vehicle on the island.
Rafina to Tinos on the SeaJets
SeaJets are one of the companies operating ferries from Rafina port to Tinos.
If you have used other SeaJets ferries in the past when traveling around the Cyclades islands, you may be familiar with the smaller vessels that only take passengers.
The SeaJets ferries going from Rafina to Tinos also have vehicle capacity, and are quite large.
Going from Rafina to Tinos on the Golden Star Ferries
Another company serving the Rafina – Tinos is route are Golden Star Ferries.
This company also operates a fast, direct ferry from Rafina to Tinos, called Superexpress. This has no deck option, so if you like sitting outdoors it's best to avoid it.
Taking the Fast Ferries from Rafina to Andros
Another company serving the Rafina – Tinos route is Fast Ferries.
Two of their ships, called Theologos P and Fast Ferries Andros, stop at Andros first, whereas Ekaterini P goes directly to Tinos.
My experience on the Rafina – Tinos ferries
In 2019, we used the Aqua Blue ferry, operated by Seajets, which doesn't serve the route anymore. This was a large, conventional ferry similar to the ones operated by Golden Star and Fast Ferries.
We travelled during the windy Meltemi season, towards the end of August. As a result, a short part of the route was pretty rough. We could feel it even though we were on the large ferry.
In our opinion, if you get seasick easily, it's best to book tickets for the largest ferries. It might take you a little longer to get to Tinos, but you will be in one piece!
Pro-tip: If you are travelling during the windy Meltemi season of July, August and early September, we would strongly suggest avoiding the faster, smaller ferries, as the sea can get pretty rough.
Getting to Rafina port is fairly straightforward. For more information, check out this article: Rafina Port in Athens
Tickets also available through Ferryscanner.
Piraeus - Tinos Ferry
There are also ferries to Tinos from Piraeus, the main port of Athens.
Ferries from Piraeus stop at Syros on the way. If you book well in advance, you can get non-transferable, non-refundable tickets for less, so it's an option if you are on a budget.
This article provides more information on Piraeus port.
Book tickets online via: Ferryscanner
How to get to Tinos from Santorini
If you have already visited cosmopolitan Santorini, you will definitely love Tinos, which is quieter and wilder. Tinos is rarely included in visitor's itineraries from Santorini, even though there are direct ferries connecting the two islands.
You can take either the Superferry, which is a large, slow ferry, or the Superrunner, which will take you from Santorini to Tinos in just 3.5 hours.
Book tickets online via: Ferryscanner
How to get to Tinos from Mykonos
Tinos and Mykonos are very well connected, with ferries running several times a day. Travel time is 20-35 minutes, so if you were looking to visit another island after Mykonos, definitely look into Tinos.
Book tickets online via: Ferryscanner
How to get to Tinos from other islands
There are direct ferries from Tinos to several other Greek islands, such as Andros, Syros, Paros and Naxos. You can also take a ferry from Santorini to Tinos during the summer.
If you are Greek island hopping, try to include Tinos in your itinerary – you will discover an authentic, picturesque place with fewer foreign tourists than other Greek islands.
Where to stay in Tinos
One you've organized your journey to Tinos on the ferry, you'll want to find somewhere to stay.
The best locations on the island to consider staying include Agios Sostis, Agios Romanos, Chora (Tinos town), Pyrgos, Kionia, and Agios Ioannis Porto.
When it comes to choosing a hotel for your vacation, it is important to do your research and find one that meets your needs. Some factors to consider when making your decision include the cost, location, amenities, and reviews from other guests.
How to get to Tinos – Your experience
Have you been to Tinos, and how did you get there? Let us know in the comments!
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Rafina to Tinos ferry FAQ
Frequently asked questions about this ferry route:
How long is the ferry from Rafina to Tinos?
Depending on the boat you choose, the crossing takes as little as 1 hour and 30 minutes. Sailings that call at other islands on the way can take a good deal longer, up to around 9 hours.
How often do ferries sail from Rafina to Tinos?
In summer there are several departures a day, with boats in the morning, the afternoon and on some days the evening. In winter there are typically fewer options.
How much is a ferry ticket from Rafina to Tinos?
Fares start from around 24 euros. The price depends on the operator and the type of boat.
Should I use Rafina or Piraeus to get to Tinos?
Rafina is the quicker option and it is closer to Athens airport, so it suits anyone heading straight to Tinos on arrival. Ferries do also run from Piraeus, stopping at Syros on the way.
Where do I book Rafina to Tinos ferry tickets?
Book online through Ferryscanner, which lists the current schedules for the route. The larger ferries can also take a vehicle if you are driving.
How early should I be at Rafina port?
Half an hour ahead of departure is enough at Rafina, which is a small port and quick to get around. If your plans shift and you end up sailing from Piraeus instead, allow a full hour there.
Is it worth booking a cabin on this crossing?
On a daytime hop a seat is fine. If your sailing runs overnight, or the crossing stretches much beyond six hours, pay for a cabin and you will arrive rested.
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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