Tinos to Naxos Ferry
🚢 Tinos → Naxos — this week
27 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 4/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 4 ferries — first at 11:30
Tinos to Naxos Ferry
Tinos to Naxos -- At a Glance
- Season: Timetables are currently published through 4 October 2026.
- Frequency: Several ferries per day (4 daily) during the season.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes.
- Operators: SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries.
- Tickets from: €25 – €70 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The crossing from Tinos to Naxos is one of the great short hops of the Cyclades -- two islands with very different personalities separated by a straightforward ferry ride. Tinos carries a quieter, more devotional character, famous for the Church of Panagia Evangelistria and its unhurried harbour town. Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades, is altogether bolder: bigger beaches, more villages, a rugged mountainous interior. Getting between them is easy, and in high summer you have real flexibility when it comes to timing your departure.
Service runs from April through to October. In the shoulder months -- April and October -- expect around one sailing per day, so it pays to check the timetable before you plan your onward travel. From June to August the frequency climbs to four departures daily, giving you plenty of options whether you want an early start or a leisurely late-morning crossing.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Tinos to Naxos:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Not yet published | – |
| March | Not yet published | – |
| April | Yes | 1.0 |
| May | Yes | 1.8 (1–4) |
| June | Yes | 3.9 (3–4) |
| July | Yes | 3.8 (3–4) |
| August | Yes | 3.9 (3–4) |
| September | Yes | 3.2 (2–4) |
| October | Yes | 2.0 |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Tinos to Naxos — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 6 Aug | 4 | 11:30, 12:05, 16:25, 16:40 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 4 | 11:30, 12:05, 16:25, 16:40 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 4 | 11:30, 12:05, 16:25, 16:40 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 4 | 11:30, 12:05, 16:25, 16:40 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 4 | 11:30, 12:05, 16:25, 16:40 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 3 | 11:30, 12:05, 16:40 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 4 | 11:30, 12:05, 16:25, 16:40 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 4 | 11:30, 12:05, 16:25, 16:40 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 4 | 11:30, 12:05, 16:25, 16:40 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 4 | 11:30, 12:05, 16:25, 16:40 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 4 | 11:30, 12:05, 16:25, 16:40 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 4 | 11:30, 12:05, 16:25, 16:40 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 3 | 11:30, 12:05, 16:40 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 4 | 11:30, 12:05, 16:25, 16:40 |
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Tips for the Tinos–Naxos Ferry
- Tinos has two ports – most ferries now use the new port about ten minutes from town, while only the Flyingcat catamaran still departs from the old port right in Tinos Town centre. Check which one is named on your ticket.
- If you are travelling with a vehicle, check in at least an hour before departure. Foot passengers can check in from 30 minutes before sailing, though it is worth allowing extra time in Tinos during busy summer sailings.
- The port sits a short walk from the Panagia Evangelistria church, so around 15 August – the island's main pilgrimage day – expect the harbourfront and surrounding streets to be extremely crowded with visitors arriving and departing by ferry.
- When booking for the return leg of a day trip, remember that the last ferry of the day can fill up – book your return at the same time as your outward journey.
- Once you arrive in Naxos, the largest of the Cyclades, the giant marble Portara gateway standing on a small islet at the entrance to the harbour is an unmissable landmark. The island offers the full range of Greek island experiences: long sandy beaches, mountain villages, ancient ruins, and a fertile interior producing excellent local cheeses and wines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Tinos to Naxos?
Several ferries per day (4 daily) during the season. Timetables are currently published through 4 October 2026.
Are there ferries from Tinos to Naxos today?
Yes – 4 sailings today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Tinos to Naxos this week?
Around 27 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 4 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Tinos to Naxos?
The first departure is usually 11:30.
How long is the ferry from Tinos to Naxos?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, while the slowest takes around 2 hours 5 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Tinos to Naxos ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €25 per person for a standard seat. Prices can go up to €70 depending on the company, seat class, and time of year.
Which ferry companies operate the Tinos–Naxos route?
The route is served by SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries.
Is it worth hiring a car on Naxos?
Yes, it is worth it. Naxos is the largest Cycladic island, and its best beaches and mountain villages, Apollonas, Halki, the Tragaea, are 30 to 45 minutes' drive from Naxos Town. Rental desks sit right at the ferry quay, a one-minute walk from the bus terminal. Buses cover the main coast road, but a car gets you into the interior. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.
Do you need a car in Tinos?
Not strictly, since Tinos has one of the Cyclades' better bus networks and buses reach most villages from Tinos Town, but only a handful of times a day. With well over 30 villages scattered across the island and many worth a stop, a hire car gives you the freedom to see more than the three or four the bus timetable allows; compare suppliers at Discover Cars.