Rafina to Mykonos Ferry

Ferry operators on the Rafina to Mykonos route

Three companies operate the Rafina to Mykonos ferry route, all primarily during the April to October high season.

Fast Ferries runs conventional vessels with multi-stop itineraries that often include Tinos and Andros. Crossing times vary depending on the route taken.

Golden Star Ferries operates high-speed catamarans, including the SuperExpress, SuperSpeed, and SuperRunner series. The crossing typically takes around 2 hours 30 minutes. Golden Star runs daily service on this route in summer and offers a 30 percent return discount when booking same-day round trips.

SeaJets also runs high-speed catamarans on this route. The fastest crossings reach Mykonos in 2 hours 15 minutes.

How long is the ferry from Rafina to Mykonos?

The fastest crossing takes 2 hours 15 minutes, making this the shortest ferry route to Mykonos from any Athens port. Multi-stop itineraries via Tinos and Andros can take up to 4 hours 30 minutes. Most travelers choose direct services in the 2 hour 15 minute to 2 hour 45 minute range.

How much does the Rafina to Mykonos ferry cost?

Standard tickets start at €38, the cheapest mainland-to-Mykonos ferry option. Cars cost approximately €74 per crossing, motorcycles less. High-speed catamaran tickets are higher than conventional services. Prices rise during July and August.

Departure and arrival ports

Rafina port is located on the eastern coast of Attica, 25 kilometers from Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) and approximately 35 kilometers from central Athens. KTEL buses run from Athens airport to Rafina port (approximately 30-40 minutes) and from central Athens (approximately 1 hour). A taxi from the airport takes 25 to 30 minutes.

Ferries arrive at the New Port of Mykonos in Tourlos, 2 kilometers north of Mykonos Town. The port is the same arrival point as ferries from Piraeus.

When to book your Rafina to Mykonos ferry

For travel from June to September, book 1 to 2 months in advance. Schedules for the upcoming summer are typically published by ferry operators in March. Rafina is smaller and easier to navigate than Piraeus, with shorter check-in queues and a more relaxed boarding atmosphere.

Travel tip: Rafina is for arrivals from the airport

If you are flying into Athens International Airport and going directly to Mykonos, choose Rafina. The bus from the airport is faster and cheaper than reaching Piraeus, the port itself is smaller and less chaotic, and the ferry crossing is shorter. If you are sleeping in central Athens before traveling, Piraeus is more convenient (Metro from central Athens to Piraeus takes 25 minutes; reaching Rafina from central Athens takes around 1 hour).