The Ios to Mykonos ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article.

Mykonos is a lovely Greek island and a great base to start exploring the area. If you plan to take a day trip, Ios should be on your radar. This small island is famous for the incredible beaches, traditional villages and lively nightlife (but totally different than the one in Mykonos). The island is also home to Homer’s tomb and a lovely old castle.

How long does it take to get from Mykonos to Ios?

The fastes ferry ride between Mykonos and Ios takes between 1h 15 min and 4h 45min, depending on the company, vessel, and routing.

Is there a high speed ferry between Mykonos and Ios?

Yes, the fastest ferry takes only 1h 15 min to get between the two islands, although a 2 hours connection is provided by a high speed ferry (no vehicles).

How much does it cost to get from Mykonos to Ios by ferry?

The price depends on the company and type of seat you choose.
On the ferry operated by Golder Star Ferries, the single price starts at €57.50.

Whereas on the ferry operated by Sea Jets, a single adult fare starts at €65.70.

Fast Ferries also operate on the route and the single fare starts at €62.

And on the Saos Ferries boats the single fare starts at €35.

How many ferries per day depart from Mykonos to Ios during the low season?

During the 2024 low season (September- October), the following ferries connect Mykonos to Ios:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Daily	9:50 AM	till 30-Sept
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	9:50 AM	till 15-Sept
Wednesday	12:50 PM	from 23-Jul to 3-Sept
Friday	12:50 PM	from 26-Jul to 6-Sept

How many ferries per day depart from Mykonos to Ios during the high season?

During the 2024 high season (July & August), the following ferries connect the two islands:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Tuesday, Saturday	8:00 AM	till 31-Aug
Daily	9:50 AM	till 30-Sept
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	9:50 AM	till 15-Sept
Wednesday	12:50 PM	from 23-Jul to 3-Sept
Friday	12:50 PM	from 26-Jul to 6-Sept

Are there any overnight journeys between Mykonos and Ios ?

No.

How about the ferries from Ios to Mykonos ?

During the 2024 high season, the following ferries connect Ios to Mykonos:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday	8:15 AM	till 30-Sept
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	8:15 AM	from 28-Jun to 29-Sept
Tuesday	10:10 AM	till 8-Oct
Friday	10:10 AM	till 27-Sept
Sunay	10:10 AM	till 29-Sept
Monday,Thursday, Saturday	10:45 AM	till 12-Oct
Monday,Thursday, Saturday	11:00 AM	till 14-Oct
Wednesday	12:25 PM	till 28-Aug
Sunday	12:25 PM	till 25-Aug
Daily	12:55 PM	till 30-Sept
Tuesday	2:45 PM	from 23-Jul to 3-Sept
Friday	2:45 PM	from 26-Jul to 6-Sept
Daily	3:15 PM	till 16-Sept

During the 2024 low season, the following ferries connect Ios to Mykonos:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday	8:15 AM	till 30-Sept
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	8:15 AM	from 28-Jun to 29-Sept
Tuesday	10:10 AM	till 8-Oct
Friday	10:10 AM	till 27-Sept
Sunay	10:10 AM	till 29-Sept
Monday,Thursday, Saturday	10:45 AM	till 12-Oct
Monday,Thursday, Saturday	11:00 AM	till 14-Oct
Daily	12:55 PM	till 30-Sept
Tuesday	2:45 PM	from 23-Jul to 3-Sept
Friday	2:45 PM	from 26-Jul to 6-Sept
Daily	3:15 PM	till 16-Sept

Where can I buy tickets from?

There are several ways to get tickets: online right here, from the ferry companies’ website and even from travel agencies. However, the simplest way is to get the tickets directly from the port. Just remember that if you plan to travel during the high season (July & August), make sure to buy the tickets several days in advance.

Does everyone charge the same prices?

The prices are the same, no matter where you get the tickets from.

Important note:

Please note that the ferry companies submit their schedules every Friday to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine and in some cases the schedules for July & August become available on online booking sites only several days before the vessels start operating on that route.

Read more about:

>> Ferries in Greece
>> Ferries from Athens: How to deal with the Port of Piraeus
>> Ferries from Athens to Aegina
>> Ferries from Athens to Crete
>> Ferries from Athens to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Hydra
>> Ferries from Athens to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Rafina to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Athens to Patmos
>> Ferries from Athens to Santorini
>> Ferries from Santorini to Crete
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Syros
>> Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Naxos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skopelos
>> Ferries from Corfu to Patras
>> Ferries from Rhodes to Kos
>> Ferries to and from Santorini
>> Ferries from Athens to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Crete
>> Ferries from Santorini to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Lesvos
>> Ferries to and from Mykonos
>> Ferries from Crete to Gavdos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Santorini to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Tinos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Athens to Naxos
>> Ferries from Athens to Thessaloniki
>> Ferries from Santorini to Syros
>> Ferries from Kavala to Thassos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skiathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Lesvos (Lesbos)
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Kos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Chios

Note: The article was first published in 2009; latest low season schedule and price update was made as of July 2024.
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