Greece › Greek Ferries › Athens (Rafina) to Mykonos
Updated: November 29, 2025 • By Santorini Dave
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The Rafina ferry port near Athens. It’s much smaller and easier to get around than the Piraeus ferry port. All ferries here are within steps of each other. Tickets can purchased in Rafina but it’s much better to buy ferry tickets in advance.
Ferries from Athens (Rafina) to Mykonos
Mykonos is a short ferry ride from the Rafina Ferry Port, which is the best departure point if you are arriving at Athens Airport.
- Travel Time: 2.5 hours by high-speed catamaran (SeaJets, Golden Star) and 4 to 4.5 hours by conventional car ferry (Fast Ferries, Golden Star).
- The Route: Unlike Piraeus ferries, most ships from Rafina stop in Andros and Tinos before reaching Mykonos.
- Frequency: In high season (May to October), there are 6 to 9 ferries per day, mostly departing in the morning (7:00 AM to 8:00 AM) and late afternoon. In winter, there is at least one daily ferry.
Getting from Athens Airport to Rafina Port: Rafina is only a 20 to 30-minute drive from the airport (compared to 60+ minutes to Piraeus).
- By Taxi: The easiest option. Taxis line up at the official stand outside Arrivals. Cost is ~€35–€40 (daytime) and takes about 25 minutes.
- By Bus: The orange KTEL bus departs from the Arrivals level (usually between Exits 2 and 3). It runs roughly every hour, takes 30-40 minutes, and costs about €4. Tickets are bought from the driver.
• How to buy ferry tickets: Ferryhopper.com • Best seats: On high-speed ferries, I recommend Business or VIP for a less crowded, more comfortable ride. On conventional ferries (like Fast Ferries), Economy is great as you can sit on the open deck. • When to book tickets: For travel in July and August, book 2 to 3 months in advance. For other months, a few weeks in advance is sufficient.
Example Rafina to Mykonos Ferry Schedule
Rafina-Mykonos ferry schedule on ferryhopper.com.
The main Mykonos ferry port (also called Tourlos or the New Ferry Port) is 2 km north of Mykonos Town. The port is well served by bus and taxi which stop directly in front of the ferries.
Two buses will be at the Mykonos Ferry Port for all arriving ferries. One bus to the airport and Fabrika bus station (for buses to most Mykonos beaches) …
… and one bus to the Old Port (in Mykonos Town) and Agios Stefanos.
Common Ferries from Athens (Rafina) to Mykonos
The SeaJets Paros Jet is the fastest ferry from Rafina to Mykonos.
The SeaJets SuperStar ferry from Rafina to Mykonos.
The Golden Star SuperExpress from Rafina to Mykonos.
The Golden Star SuperFerry from Rafina to Mykonos.
The Fast Ferries Andros from Rafina to Mykonos.
The Fast Ferries Ekaterini P. from Rafina to Mykonos.
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