Take a ferry from Andros to Rafina and spend a few days in this port town, where you can have a good time, just outside of the capital of Athens!
Andros has no direct connection to the port of Piraeus but the port of Rafina is at a close distance which makes Andros ideal even for a short weekend getaway.
Rafina is the closest destination from the center of Athens in a distance of 28km and close to the International Airport of Athens. Rafina is a beautiful seaside town with many taverns, cafes, shops and a few hotels which make it an ideal place for island hopping as it’s also a very important port that connects the mainland with some of the most popular islands of the Cycladics like Paros, Naxos and Mykonos. From early morning to late afternoon you can take a stroll around the port, check out the ferries coming and going and enjoy a nice greek traditional meal in one of the many taverns on the seaside. Just next to the port of Rafina there is also a long sandy beach.
Either you want to spend a few days here or catch your flight or stay somewhere near Athens, book in advance your ferry tickets from Andros to Rafina.
Andros to Rafina ferry timetables and schedule
Rafina is the second busiest port of Athens and you can catch a ferry from Andros to Rafina throughout the year. Usually there are 3 daily routes from Monday to Friday and more than 4 daily routes on the weekends. There are three ferry companies serving this connection with routes that are more frequent in general from April to October when the demand for ferry is higher. The earliest ferry departs around 10 am and the latest ferry is in the afternoon but since the schedule is subject to change depending on the seasonality for more accurate information please check on our website.
Andros to Rafina ferry time
The ferry time from Andros to Rafina is approximately 2 hours, depending on the ferry operator.
Andros to Rafina ferry distance
The distance between the ferry port of Andros and the port of Rafina is approximately 66 km (36 nautical miles).
Helpful information for your ferry trip from Andros to Rafina
- Around the port of Rafina there are plenty of shops, restaurants, cafes and parking areas
- Visit our Rafina and Andros page and find more information regarding this destination
- Be at the port at least 1 hour before the scheduled departure time for check in and embarkation
- Check all the available routes and compare the prices on our online platform before you book your tickets