Ferry leaving Rafina port for the Cyclades

Rafina to Tinos ferry

Greece's pilgrimage island, an easy hop away

Ferries cross from Rafina to Tinos in about 1½–2 hours — often on the same route as Mykonos. With Rafina only ~25 km from Athens Airport, it's a quick, low-stress connection. Check live times and book below.

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Rafina → Tinos at a glance

Crossing
~1h30m–2h
Operators
Fast Ferries · Golden Star · SeaJets
Arrives
Tinos
Vessel
both (high-speed & conventional)
Runs
year-round

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Top things to do on Tinos

Going to Tinos? A handful of tours worth booking — villages, beaches and the island's famous pilgrimage church.

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A traveller's ferry crossing from Rafina to Tinos aboard the Andros Queen.

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The Rafina–Tinos crossing

Tinos is famous across Greece for the church of Panagia Evangelistria, drawing pilgrims year-round, but it's also a quietly beautiful island of villages, dovecotes and great food. From Rafina the crossing takes about 1½ to 2 hours, and many sailings continue on to Mykonos — handy if you're island-hopping.

With Rafina just ~25 km from Athens International Airport, Tinos is an easy same-day connection from your flight. Service is busiest from spring to autumn, with extra sailings around the major religious feast days.

Tips for this route

  • Book well ahead around 15 August (the Dormition feast) — Tinos is extremely busy.
  • Pair it with Mykonos — many ferries serve both on one route.
  • Arrive 30–45 minutes early and keep your e-ticket handy for the gate.

At a glance

Crossing time
~1h30m–2h
From
Rafina
Operators
Fast Ferries · Golden Star · SeaJets
Frequency
Several daily in summer
Often with
Mykonos (same route)
Vessels
High-speed & conventional

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Rafina–Tinos FAQ

How long is the Rafina to Tinos ferry?
About 1½ to 2 hours, depending on the vessel and whether it stops en route. High-speed services are quickest.
How much does the ferry cost?
Fares vary by operator, vessel and season. Check the live prices in the search above and book early around feast days.
How many ferries run per day?
Several daily in summer, fewer in spring and autumn, with extra sailings around the major religious festivals.
Which companies sail Rafina–Tinos?
Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries and SeaJets, with a mix of high-speed and conventional vessels.
Can I continue to Mykonos?
Yes — many Rafina–Tinos ferries carry on to Mykonos, so the two islands pair perfectly for island-hopping.

Rafina to Tinos: the closer route

Rafina is on Attica’s east coast, a short, direct crossing to Tinos and minutes from the airport — while ferries from Piraeus sail the long way round the peninsula.

Ferry routes from Rafina and Piraeus to the Cyclades Rafina, on the east coast of Attica near Athens airport, has a short, direct sea route to the Cyclades. Piraeus, southwest of Athens, must sail the long way south around the Attica peninsula. ATTICA AndrosTinosSyrosMykonosParosNaxosIosSantorini Athens Athens Airport 20–30 min PIRAEUS RAFINA ≈ 1 hour faster shorter crossing + skip Athens traffic From Rafina — short & direct From Piraeus — the long way round

Stylised map for orientation; island and port positions are approximate. Sailing times vary by vessel and season — check live times in the ferry search.