Rafina to Tinos Ferry Tickets
The ferry from Rafina to Tinos is run by 3 ακτοπλοϊκές εταιρείες (Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries και Seajets), with έως 5 αναχωρήσεις a day and crossings from 2 ώρες. You sail from the east coast of Attica straight to the island of the Virgin Mary, without going through Piraeus.
Rafina is the most convenient port if you are staying in the eastern suburbs or landing at Athens airport. A morning departure puts you on Tinos with the whole day ahead of you, while an afternoon sailing fits easily after half a day’s work. For every connection to the island, see our ferry tickets to Tinos.
Rafina to Tinos Ferry Timetable
High speed craft and conventional ferries sail from the port of Rafina to Tinos, with 28 δρομολόγια την εβδομάδα in total. To check seats on your day and book ferry tickets, use the booking form at the top.
Rafina to Tinos Route Information
The journey starts from an Attica port that is easy to reach by KTEL bus and ends at the main port of Tinos. Pets travel on this route too, under each company’s own terms for carriers, leads and where animals stay on board.
Το δρομολόγιο Ραφήνα Τήνος εκτελείται από 3 ακτοπλοϊκές εταιρείες, με έως 5 αναχωρήσεις την ημέρα και διάρκεια ταξιδιού από 2 ώρες.
| Δρομολόγιο | Ραφήνα - Τήνος |
|---|---|
| Ακτοπλοϊκές εταιρείες | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Seajets |
| Πλοία | Andros Queen, Champion Jet 3, Fast Ferries Andros, Superstar |
| Διάρκεια ταξιδιού | 2 ώρες έως 3 ώρες και 50 λεπτά |
| Αναχωρήσεις την ημέρα | 2 έως 5 |
| Πρώτη και τελευταία αναχώρηση | 07:20 και 20:00 |
| Ενδεικτική τιμή εισιτηρίου | από 24,70 € |
| Μεταφορά οχήματος | Ναι |
| Κατοικίδια | Ναι |
| Ηλεκτρονικό εισιτήριο | Ναι |
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Which ferry companies and vessels sail from Rafina to Tinos?
On the Rafina to Tinos route you travel with Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries και Seajets. The fleet on this route includes Andros Queen, Champion Jet 3, Fast Ferries Andros και Superstar.
Fast Ferries has departures from Rafina to Tinos. You will find its terms on luggage, pets and ticket changes on the company’s official website. With Golden Star Ferries you can also sail from Rafina to the port of Tinos. Before you pay, read the cancellation terms set by the company itself. Seajets also links Rafina with Tinos. Its policy on reduced fares and boarding with pets is on its website.When you book, the name of the vessel appears next to each departure, so you know in advance whether you will travel on a high speed craft or on a ship that carries cars, which affects both the price and the time you reach the island.
Fast ferry or conventional ferry to Tinos?
The quickest crossing from Rafina to Tinos takes 2 ώρες. The slowest takes 3 ώρες και 50 λεπτά.
That is a big gap for an island so close. A fast ferry saves you time, which helps when you are going for the weekend or want to arrive before lunch. A conventional ferry suits families with plenty of luggage and anyone travelling with a vehicle, because that is where you find a garage.
Then there is the price. Fares vary from ship to ship and from seat to seat, so compare the departures on the same day before you decide. Sometimes a sailing a little later costs less and arrives at almost the same time.
Ferry Prices, Tickets and Availability from Rafina to Tinos
Rafina to Tinos schedules and prices change with the company, the type of vessel and the season. A passenger ticket starts from 24,70 € for the cheapest seat. The price for your day is shown in the booking form, together with the seats still available.
On the crossing from Rafina to Tinos, the final cost depends mainly on the following.
- The vessel. High speed craft and conventional ferries have different fares, even when they leave within a short time of each other.
- The seat. Deck, an allocated seat or business class, where the ship has one.
- The season. Around the Feast of the Virgin Mary in mid August, Tinos fills with pilgrims and seats sell out much earlier than on other islands.
- The vehicle. A car or motorbike is charged separately from the passenger.
- The return. If you book your ticket back from Tinos at the same time, check whether the company offers a saving on return tickets.
Discounts
Each company sets its own reduced fares for certain groups of passengers. Check the company’s terms before you pay and carry proof of eligibility with you, because you may be asked for it at the boarding check in Rafina.
Ferry tickets online and electronic tickets
On bookferry.gr you choose a date, see every departure from Rafina and pay online. Your confirmation arrives by email. Electronic tickets are issued for the Rafina to Tinos route, so you do not need to stop at a port agency before boarding, as long as the company’s terms allow it.
Car and Motorbike Ticket Prices from Rafina to Tinos
Cars and motorbikes travel on this route, on the ships that have a garage. Your vehicle goes into the ship’s garage at Rafina and you drive it off at the port of Tinos.The vehicle fare depends on its length and height, its category (car, 4×4, caravan, motorbike) and the ship. It is not the same on every departure. In the booking form you enter your vehicle type and see the final price together with the driver’s ticket.
On Tinos, a car or motorbike lets you explore the mountain villages and the beaches of the north coast at your own pace. Garage space is limited, though. In August, book your vehicle as soon as your dates are fixed and enter the registration number correctly.
At Rafina, vehicles gather on the quay before foot passengers, so the driver needs more time in hand than the rest of the group.
Departure Times and Frequency from Rafina to Tinos
The first departure from Rafina is at 07:20 and the last at 20:00. The route has έως 5 αναχωρήσεις a day.
With this many sailings you can fit the trip around your plans. If you work until midday in Athens, you can still make an afternoon sailing, and if you want a swim on the island the same day, take the first morning boat. If you are arriving by plane, allow for the journey from the airport to the port before you pick a time.
The number of ships changes through the year.
Ferries today and daily departures
If you are looking for a ferry today or tomorrow, enter the date in the bookferry.gr search form. You will see the day’s departures from Rafina with the seats left and their price at that moment.
Journey Time and Stops from Rafina to Tinos
How long is the ferry from Rafina to Tinos? Between 2 ώρες and 3 ώρες και 50 λεπτά, depending on the ship you choose.
Speed is not the only factor. A ship that calls at another port before Tinos needs extra time for mooring, disembarking and boarding, and that shows in the arrival time. You can see the stops of each departure when you book, before you pay, along with the exact time you will dock on Tinos.
On such a short crossing most passengers do not need a cabin or business class.
Weather, Beaufort winds and sailing bans
Wind force is important on the Rafina to Tinos route, because in strong winds the port authorities may ban ships from sailing. That decision is theirs, not the ferry company’s.
The Greek Coast Guard publishes announcements of sailing bans and their lifting in the news section of hcg.gr. The port of Rafina is named there whenever a ban is in force. On a windy day, have a look before you set off for the port and watch for a message from your ferry company by phone or at the email address on your booking.
If your sailing is cancelled, your rights as a passenger are set out in Regulation (EU) 1177/2010 together with the company’s terms. Contact the company about changing your ticket or getting a refund.
No forecast can guarantee that the ship will sail.
Access and phone numbers at Rafina port and Tinos port
Rafina port
Inside the port of Rafina, kerb ramps lead from the pedestrian crossings to every part of the port area. This means you can easily reach the passenger waiting halls, the ticket agencies, the toilets and the KTEL bus stop, even with a pushchair or a wheelchair. Disabled parking spaces are at the port entrance, near the administration buildings and next to the Central Port Authority.
The Central Port Authority of Rafina is on Akti Andrea G. Papandreou, inside the port, telephone 22943 21201. The Rafina Port Organisation is based on the same waterfront and can be reached on 2294022840.
Tinos port
The Tinos Port Authority is at 10 Leoforos Stavrou Kionion, telephone 22830 22348 and 22830 22220. The Tinos and Andros Port Fund handles port matters and can be reached on (2283) 023754.
Once ashore, you can carry on by taxi, hire vehicle or local transport. If you have rented a car on the island, agree a meeting point at the port with the rental office.
Exploring Nearby Islands and Island Hopping from Tinos
Tinos has direct ferry links with several Cycladic islands. These are the easiest combinations if you want to carry on after reaching Tinos from Rafina.
- Mykonos. The best known neighbour, for anyone who wants to pair two very different islands. See the Tinos to Mykonos ferries.
- Andros. Ideal as a second stop, with hiking and mountain villages. More on the Tinos to Andros ferries.
- Syros. Ermoupoli lies just across the water, with the Tinos to Syros ferries.
- Paros and Naxos. If you want to head down to the central Cyclades, there are the Tinos to Paros ferries and the Tinos to Naxos ferries.
- Ios and Santorini. Further south, with the Tinos to Ios ferries and the Tinos to Santorini ferries.
You can see all the island’s connections on the interactive ferry connections map. If you are planning a round trip, start from Rafina and come back through another Attica port, as long as the island on your last leg has a link there.
Return ferries from Tinos to Rafina
For the way back, there are the Tinos to Rafina ferries. From Tinos to Rafina the schedule has up to 5 departures a day, with the last departure from the island at 20:25.
If you want a return trip from Rafina to Tinos, book both tickets in the same booking. You can check Tinos to Rafina ferries for today or any other day on the return route page, and check the wind forecast before a Sunday crossing, when many visitors head back at once.
Get Ready for Your Trip from Rafina to Tinos
A few practical steps for a stress free start.
- Book early for August. Around the big feast on Tinos, seats from Rafina sell out first, especially for vehicles.
- Plan how you get to Rafina. KTEL buses stop inside the port, within walking distance of the waiting halls. If you are driving, allow extra time for traffic in the eastern suburbs at rush hour.
- Have your ticket and ID ready. Your ID card or passport is checked at boarding, as is your proof of eligibility if you bought a reduced fare.
- Find your quay. Ships for different islands berth at Rafina, so check the name of your vessel before you walk on.
- If you need help at the port, contact the Port Authority. The phone numbers for both ports are listed earlier.
- When you arrive on Tinos, disembark when the crew makes the announcement. If you are driving, go back down to the garage shortly before the ship docks.
Have a good trip.
Frequently asked questions about the Rafina to Tinos route
How long is the ferry from Rafina to Tinos?
The fastest crossing takes 2 ώρες and the slowest 3 ώρες και 50 λεπτά. The difference comes from the type of vessel and the stops it makes before reaching the island. When you book, the arrival time on Tinos is shown next to each departure, so you can choose the one that suits you.
Is there a fast ferry from Rafina to Tinos?
Yes. Among the departures from Rafina there are high speed craft that reach the island in 2 ώρες. They are the obvious choice if you only have a few days. If you are taking a car or would like a calmer crossing, go for a conventional ferry with a garage.
Which companies operate the Rafina to Tinos route?
The Rafina to Tinos route is run by 3 ακτοπλοϊκές εταιρείες, namely Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries και Seajets. Each company has its own terms for changes, cancellations and reduced fares. In the bookferry.gr form you can compare them all for the day you want to travel.
What time does the first ferry leave Rafina for Tinos?
The morning ferry leaves Rafina at 07:20. It gets you to Tinos early, with the whole day to enjoy the island. In the evening the last option is at 20:00, handy if you are leaving Athens after work.
What is the phone number of the Rafina Port Authority?
The Central Port Authority of Rafina answers on 22943 21201. Call them about sailing bans or safety matters at the port. For Tinos, the Port Authority’s number is 22830 22348. For ticket changes or delays, contact your ferry company.
What happens if a sailing ban is issued?
The ship does not leave until the port authorities lift the ban. The company will tell you the new time or let you know of the cancellation. If your sailing is cancelled, you are entitled to a change or a refund, as set out in the European regulation on passenger rights and the company’s terms.