Mykonos is one of the most beautiful Greek island, famous for its windmills, “Little Venice” and night life. When the weather gets hot and the island too crowded, it’s time to take a short trip to one of the islands located near-by.
And what better way to do that than on a ferry. Ferries in Greece have always been a great way to do some island hopping on a relatively low budget and an incredible way to meet fellow travelers and locals alike.
Mykonos is connected to the following ports:
Andros
The small island of Andros is a lovely beach destination. The ferry ride takes 2 h 30 min and an economy class ticket costs €10 per person, one way. There are several ferries per day connecting the two islands during the high season.
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Chios
The island is popular for the production of olives, cheese and wine. The ferry ride takes 3 hours and there is only one ferry on Thursday and Sunday (from late June to early September). The deck ticket costs €28.50 per person, one way.
Herkalio (Crete)
Crete is a big and popular island but it’s totally different than Mykonos. The fastest ferry takes 2 h 40 min to connect the two islands and an economy ticket costs €70 per person, one way. There are two ferries per day (except on Wed , Tue & Thu) during the high season.
>>more information on Ferries from Mykonos to Crete
Ios
Ios is part of the Cyclades and although it’s small, here you can find some of the best beaches in the entire Europe. It’s located close to Santorini and Mykonos. The ferry from Mykonos takes only 2 hours to get to Ios. An economy class ticket costs €28 per person, one way and there are two ferries per day (except on Wed; the ferries run on Wed only during July).
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Mytilini (Lesvos )
Lesvos is the third biggest island in Greece and is famous for the traditional villages, beaches and the medieval castle. The ferry from Mykonos takes about 5 h 30 min and an economy numbered seat costs €46 per person, one way. There’s only one ferry connecting the two islands and departs each Thu and Sun between end of June and early September.
Naxos
The largest of the Cyclades islands, Naxos is blessed with fertile lands, perfect for agriculture. But it doesn’t lack historical sites either.
>>more information on Ferries from Mykonos to Naxos (and return)
Paros
Paros is located close to Naxos and is one of the most popular travel destinations in Greece. It’s famous both for the incredible beaches and the charming traditional villages. The ferry from Mykonos takes only 40 min and an economy ticket costs €19 per person, one way. There are four ferries per day during the high season (mid June to end of August/early September).
>>more information on Ferries from Mykonos to Paros (and return)
Piraeus (Athens )
The fastest ferry between the two ports takes 3 h 10 min and an economy non-smoking seat costs €47 per person, one way. There are three daily departures during the high season (mid June to end of October).
>>more information on Ferries from Athens to Mykonos (and return)
Rafina
The fastest ferry between Mykonos and Rafina takes 2 h 10 min and an economy non-smoking seat costs €45 per person, one way. There are up to 7 connections per day during the high season (June to October).
>>more information on Ferries from Rafina to Mykonos (and return)
Samos
The fastest ferry between Mykonos and Samos (ports of Vathi and Karlovassi) takes 3 h 40 min. There are connections daily, except on Mondays.
>>more information on Ferries from Mykonos to Samos (and return)
Syros
Syros is usually off the beaten tourist track, which makes it a lovely getaway if you are looking for some peace and quiet. The fastest ferry takes 30 min to connect Mykonos to Syros and an economy non-smoking seat costs €14.50 per person, one way. There are up to 4 connections per day during the high season (late June to early September).
>>more information on Ferries from Mykonos to Syros (and return)
Santorini/Thira
The fastest ferry between Mykonos and Santorini takes only 2 h 15 min and an economy seat costs €40 per person, one way. There are up to 3 connections per day during the high season (with the exception of Tue & Wed; the ferries on Wed only run during July).
>>more information on Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos (and return)
Tinos
The ferry from Mykonos only takes 15 min (the slowest takes 35 min) and an economy non-smoking seat on the high speed ferry costs €10.50 per person, one way. There are up to 9 connections per day during the high season (mid June to early September).
>>more information on Ferries from Mykonos to Tinos
Booking tickets
You can book tickets online here , via a travel agent or directly from the ports.
More information about ferries in Greece
>>Ferries from Athens
>>Ferries to and from Santorini
>>Ferries in Greece
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What about ferries from Mykonos to Athens in May (low season). Do they have daily trips? Which company? Also you said the trip took 4 to 5 hours and another place on the web site said it took 3 hours and 10 mins. Is there a non stop? Thanks for your help!
@Helen: the low season schedule is not available yet. there are several types of ferries, therefore the journey can take up to 4-5 hrs. the fastest ferries take less. yes, there are non stop connections between piraeus and mykonos