# rafina.info — local guide to Rafina port, Greece > Independent, locals-run travel guide to Rafina, the east-Attica port that is the fastest ferry gateway from Athens International Airport (ATH) to the northern Cyclades — Andros, Tinos and Mykonos — and beyond. Honest, practical, checkable answers about ferries, airport transfers, the port itself, beaches and food. Guide-first, no paid listings. _Last updated: June 2026 — facts reflect the 2026 ferry season; always confirm live ferry times and prices before travelling._ rafina.info is written by people who live in Rafina, Greece. It answers the practical questions a traveller actually has before and during a trip through Rafina port: how to get there from the airport, which islands you can reach and how long each crossing takes, where to park, how early to arrive, where to eat and where to stay. Every figure is specific and verifiable. The site earns through affiliate partners (ferry tickets, transfers, tours, stays) but stays guide-first — recommendations reflect local knowledge, not payment for placement. Quick reference facts (accurate as of the 2026 season): - **Where:** Rafina, east coast of Attica, ~25 km east of Athens. About 20–30 minutes from Athens International Airport (ATH) — noticeably closer than Piraeus. - **From the airport:** Taxi or private transfer is fastest (~20–30 min, fixed transfers from €45). There is **no direct train**. From central Athens, KTEL buses run from Nomismatokopio (Metro Line 3) to Rafina port for **€2.40**, paid in cash on board. - **Ferry operators from Rafina:** Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets and Olympian Ferries (mix of high-speed and conventional vessels). - **Islands reached directly from Rafina:** Andros, Tinos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Ios, plus Marmari on Evia. - **At the port:** No free parking on the quay; paid municipal parking is within walking distance. Arrive 30–45 minutes before departure (more in July–August); boarding usually opens 20–30 minutes before sailing. - **Contact:** WhatsApp/phone +30 698 330 5681 · hello@rafina.info · all times local (EEST). ## Ferry routes from Rafina - [Rafina ferries & fleet](https://rafina.info/rafina-ferries): the vessels and companies sailing from Rafina (Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets, Olympian Ferries) with ship types and routes. - [Ferry schedule & timetable](https://rafina.info/ferry-schedule): search live times and prices to the Cyclades, or open the full Rafina timetable. - [Rafina → Andros (Gavrio)](https://rafina.info/rafina-andros): crossing ~1–1½ hours. Andros is reached from Rafina, not Piraeus. - [Rafina → Tinos](https://rafina.info/rafina-tinos): crossing ~1½–2 hours; often combined with Mykonos. - [Rafina → Mykonos](https://rafina.info/rafina-mykonos): crossing ~2–2½ hours; the fast mainland gateway to Mykonos. - [Rafina → Paros](https://rafina.info/rafina-paros): ~2½–3 hours by high-speed. - [Rafina → Naxos](https://rafina.info/rafina-naxos): ~3½–4 hours by high-speed in summer. - [Rafina → Santorini](https://rafina.info/rafina-santorini): limited seasonal high-speed sailings, ~5–6½ hours; many travellers connect via Piraeus instead. - [Rafina → Ios](https://rafina.info/rafina-ios): limited seasonal high-speed sailings, ~4½–5½ hours. - [Rafina → Marmari (Evia)](https://rafina.info/rafina-marmari): short conventional car-ferry crossing, ~1–1½ hours. - [Island hopping from Rafina](https://rafina.info/island-hopping): the Andros–Tinos–Mykonos corridor and onward to Paros, Naxos and Santorini. ## Getting to & around Rafina - [Rafina port guide](https://rafina.info/rafina-port): how to reach the port from Athens Airport, where to park, terminals, the ferries, and honest local tips. The site's most complete page. - [Athens Airport ↔ Rafina transfers](https://rafina.info/transfers): private transfers from €45, English-speaking drivers, flight tracking and meet-and-greet; plus the direct airport KTEL bus (fixed €4.00) and taxi, compared. - [Rafina vs Piraeus](https://rafina.info/rafina-vs-piraeus): which Athens ferry port to use — Rafina is ~25 km from the airport (20–30 min) vs ~50 km to Piraeus, and is the gateway to Andros, Tinos and Mykonos. - [Parking at Rafina port](https://rafina.info/rafina-parking): no free parking on the quay; paid lots are a short walk away and street parking is limited — use a paid lot for a multi-day trip. - [Getting around](https://rafina.info/getting-around): reaching Rafina by transfer, taxi or KTEL bus (€2.40), plus getting around town and to the beaches. No direct train. - [Car rental](https://rafina.info/car-rental): picking up a hire car at Athens Airport and driving over (~20–30 min), or skipping the car with a transfer. - [Weather & when to visit](https://rafina.info/weather): current Rafina forecast and how the ferry season runs through the year. ## Plan your trip - [Weekend & week in Rafina](https://rafina.info/rafina-weekend): free ready-made 3-day and 7-day itineraries mapped by locals, with ferries, transfers, tours, car hire and stays. - [Things to do & day trips](https://rafina.info/activities): island day trips, beaches, fresh-fish lunches, the history of Marathon, plus bookable tours. - [Where to stay](https://rafina.info/where-to-stay): hotels in Rafina, Nea Makri and Artemida — useful for an early ferry or late arrival — plus flights to Athens. ## Eat, beaches & local tips - [Where to eat in Rafina](https://rafina.info/restaurants): Rafina is one of Athens' favourite spots for fresh fish — harbour tavernas, what to order, local favourites. - [Beaches near Rafina](https://rafina.info/beaches): the best beaches around Rafina and Artemida (Marikes, Ble Limanaki, Kokkino Limanaki, Schinias) with distances and directions. - [Local guide & tips](https://rafina.info/guide): honest local know-how on the port, beaches, food and getting around. - [Doctors & useful services](https://rafina.info/doctors): a local directory of doctors, the Rafina Health Centre and emergency numbers. - [FAQ](https://rafina.info/faq): quick answers on getting there, ferries, transfers, parking and the port. ## About & practical info - [About rafina.info](https://rafina.info/about): who runs the site, the guide-first / no-paid-listings principle, and how it earns. - [Contact a local](https://rafina.info/contact): WhatsApp, Viber, Messenger, Instagram, email and phone — free, friendly help. ## Optional - [llms-full.txt](https://rafina.info/llms-full.txt): the full guide content — every key fact, route and answer — as a single markdown file for deeper context. - [News & seasonal updates](https://rafina.info/news): ferry-season news and travel tips. - [Privacy policy](https://rafina.info/privacy): analytics, cookies, newsletter and affiliate-link handling. - [Terms of use](https://rafina.info/terms): affiliate disclosure and accuracy of third-party information.