HOW TO COME
Ηow to travel to Tinos
There is no airport on the island of Tinos. Two are the main airport options to land and then get a ferry to Tinos. These are Athens Airport and Mykonos Airport.
Find here a detailed guide of the various transportation forms, prices* and timetables.
- Landing in Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”
Athens International Airport is located about 25 kilometers outside of Athens center.
After landing in Athens Airport you will need to reach either Rafina port or Piraeus port.
Rafina port is closer to Tinos island than Piraeus port, therefore, if you are looking for the best option on how to get to Tinos after landing in Athens Airport, the quickest way is to leave from Rafina port.
-- Getting from Athens Airport to the port of Rafina
Bus
The cheapest way (4 euro ticket per person for a one-way ticket) to get from Athens Airport to the port of Rafina and vice versa is by bus.
There is a public bus (KTEL) that runs from Athens Airport to Rafina Port approximately every hour, from 04:40 a.m. to 20:45 p.m. (if you arrive after this time you will need to take a taxi). Also, the timetable of the KTEL bus is subject to a lot of changes, so you may have a long wait until you are able to embark.
Tickets can be purchased directly from the bus driver. The ride will take approximately 40 minutes.
Price: 4 euro
Duration: Around 40 min.
Taxi
If you don’t want the hustle of public transportation, or you are running out of time, there is always the option of grabbing a taxi. Just get in the taxi queue, located outside the arrivals level and tell the driver you need to go to Rafina port. The ride usually lasts 20 to 45 minutes depending on the traffic and the taxi fare is around 35 euro in the day and 50 euro at night.
Price: approx. 35 euro (fare estimation between 5:00 a.m. to 23:59 p.m. / extra 15 euro for 12:00 a.m. to 04:59 a.m.)
Duration: 20-45 min
Find more information here
Car Rental
Although it is more convenient to rent a car upon your arrival at the island, you can always rent a car at the Airport (and take it on the ferry). There are plenty of options at the Airport, however, for better prices, it’s recommended to plan ahead.
Price: From 25 euro per car rental / per day
Duration: 35-55 min
Find more information here
--- Getting from the port of Rafina to the island of Tinos
There are several ferries and highspeed ferries departing on a daily basis in summer. There are ferries leaving for Tinos early in the morning, in the afternoon, and also in the evening on certain days. During summer the earliest ferry usually departs at 7:00 a.m. while the latest at 21:00 p.m. In winter, there are typically fewer options.
Depending on the type of ferry you choose, you can get to Tinos in as little as 2 hours. Larger ferries will generally take between 3 and 4 hours from Athens Rafina port to Tinos.
Buy your ticket either online or at the quay and travel to Tinos Town/Port. Check out the different ways below.
Ferry
There are several options when it comes to Rafina-Tinos Ferries. You can choose among the Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries and Seajets . Prices vary from 35 – 60 euro per person, for a one-way route (from 67 euro per car, for car ferry tickets).
Price: 35-60 euro (one way)
Duration: 120-240 min.
-- Getting from Athens Airport to the port of Piraeus
Train / “Proastiakos” (suburban railway)
The so-called “proastiakos” train (suburban railway), runs hourly during day times. The trip lasts about 60 minutes and costs 10 euro per person for a single ride and 18 euro for a round-trip ticket. The first morning train to Piraeus port, departs from Athens Airport at 6:07 a.m. and the last evening train leaves at 10:07 p.m., while from Piraeus to the Airport, the first and last train departs at 4:45 a.m. and 8:45 p.m. respectively.
Price: 10 euro single (20 euro round-trip ticket)
Duration: 63 min.
Find here the exact timetable.
And here is the timetable for the route from Piraeus port to the Airport.
Bus
The cheapest way (6 euro ticket per person) to get from Athens Airport to the port of Piraeus and vice versa is by bus X96.
During the day the bus runs every 20 minutes, while during the night every 30 minutes. The ticket office at the Airport is located just outside the arrival hall (the bus station is located between Exit 4 and 5 of the arrivals level), while in Piraeus port, next to the bus stop. Remember to carry some change for the ticket and don’t forget to validate it once on board!
The trip lasts approximately 60 to 90 minutes depending on the traffic. Get off at the last stop, ‘Piraeus’ and find the port on your left side. Enter Gate E6 to find the ferries heading to Tinos island.
Price: 6 euro
Duration: 60-90 min
Find here the exact timetable.
And here is the timetable for the route from Piraeus port to the Airport.
Taxi
If you don’t want the hustle of public transportation, or you are running out of time, there is always the option of grabbing a taxi. Just get in the taxi queue, located outside the arrivals level and tell the driver you need to go to Gate E6 at Piraeus port. The ride usually lasts 35 to 55 minutes depending on the traffic, and the ride fare is around 50 euro.
Price: approx. 50 euro (fare estimation between 5:00 a.m. to 23:59 p.m. / extra 15 euro for 12:00 a.m. to 04:59 a.m.)
Duration: 35-55 min
Find more information here
Car Rental
Although it is more convenient to rent a car upon your arrival at the island, you can always rent a car at the Airport (and take it on the ferry). There are plenty of options at the Airport, however, for better prices, it’s recommended to plan ahead.
Price: From 35 euro per car rental / per day
Duration: 35-55 min
Find more information here
--- Getting from the port of Piraeus to the island of Tinos
Once you’ve reached the port of Piraeus, you‘ll need to find Gate Ε6 (passengers only) or Ε7 (passengers & vehicles) from which the ferries to Tinos and other Cycladic islands depart.
Buy your ticket either online or at the quay and travel to Tinos Town/Port.
Ferry
You can choose one of the ferry routes of Blue Star Ferries or Seajets . Ferry routes from Piraeus port to Tinos Town/Port depart only in the morning. Ticket price is from 49 euro per person, for a one-way route (from 110 euro per car, for car ferry tickets).
Price: From 49 euro (one way)
Duration: 270-330 min.
- Landing in Mykonos Airport (JMK)
You can fly to Mykonos Airport either with a direct flight or with a connecting flight through Athens International Airport (Athens to Mykonos flight duration: 40 min.)
After landing in Mykonos Airport you can take a taxi to Mykonos port (taxi fare, around 30 euro).
--- Getting from the port of Mykonos to the island of Tinos
There are several ferries and highspeed ferries departing from Mykonos port to Tinos port, on a daily basis in summer. There are ferries departing from early in the morning until the afternoon, and also in early evening on certain days.
Depending on the type of ferry you will choose, you can get to Tinos in just 15-35 min.
Buy your ticket either online or at the quay and travel to Tinos Town/Port. Check out the different ways below.
Ferry
There are several options when it comes to Mykonos-Tinos Ferries. You can choose among the Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries , Seajets and Blue Star Ferries. Prices vary from 8 - 25 euro per person.
Price: 10-16 euro (one way)
Duration: 15-35 min.
Taxis
There are taxis available to meet arriving ferries at the port of Tinos.
In case you will not find one available (which will be unusual) it is only a short walk round to the actual taxi rank (at the beginning of Trion Ierarchon street).
You can as well call a taxi at: 00302283026000 , 00302283022470
Public Buses
Public buses’ (Tinos KTEL) fleet includes 10 buses. There are 5 Bus routes in Tinos with 52 Bus stops all around the island. Public buses run frequently, from 06:30 a.m. to 20:15 p.m. (depending on the route / different hours for the first/last bus for different bus routes).
You can find the bus timetables here. Timetables are also posted at the bus station in Tinos Town (eparxiaki odos Tinou-Kallonis / just above the new port of Tinos) which is also the point of departure for the buses.
Tinos KTEL phone number: 00302283022440
Car or Motorbike Rentals
Explore the island by car or motorbike. Renting a vehicle is by far the best way to discover the most beautiful beaches, villages and sights of the island. The car rental office that we trust on the island is “VIDALIS Rent a Car & Bike”.
Should you need more information, feel free to contact us by e-mail, at info@fabtinosvillas.gr or through our contact form !
*prices are based on 2020 data
There is no airport on the island of Tinos. Two are the main airport options to land and then get a ferry to Tinos. These are Athens Airport and Mykonos Airport.
Find here a detailed guide of the various transportation forms, prices* and timetables.
- Landing in Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”
Athens International Airport is located about 25 kilometers outside of Athens center.
After landing in Athens Airport you will need to reach either Rafina port or Piraeus port.
Rafina port is closer to Tinos island than Piraeus port, therefore, if you are looking for the best option on how to get to Tinos after landing in Athens Airport, the quickest way is to leave from Rafina port.
-- Getting from Athens Airport to the port of Rafina
Bus
The cheapest way (4 euro ticket per person for a one-way ticket) to get from Athens Airport to the port of Rafina and vice versa is by bus.
There is a public bus (KTEL) that runs from Athens Airport to Rafina Port approximately every hour, from 04:40 a.m. to 20:45 p.m. (if you arrive after this time you will need to take a taxi). Also, the timetable of the KTEL bus is subject to a lot of changes, so you may have a long wait until you are able to embark.
Tickets can be purchased directly from the bus driver. The ride will take approximately 40 minutes.
Price: 4 euro
Duration: Around 40 min.
Taxi
If you don’t want the hustle of public transportation, or you are running out of time, there is always the option of grabbing a taxi. Just get in the taxi queue, located outside the arrivals level and tell the driver you need to go to Rafina port. The ride usually lasts 20 to 45 minutes depending on the traffic and the taxi fare is around 35 euro in the day and 50 euro at night.
Price: approx. 35 euro (fare estimation between 5:00 a.m. to 23:59 p.m. / extra 15 euro for 12:00 a.m. to 04:59 a.m.)
Duration: 20-45 min
Find more information here
Car Rental
Although it is more convenient to rent a car upon your arrival at the island, you can always rent a car at the Airport (and take it on the ferry). There are plenty of options at the Airport, however, for better prices, it’s recommended to plan ahead.
Price: From 25 euro per car rental / per day
Duration: 35-55 min
Find more information here
--- Getting from the port of Rafina to the island of Tinos
There are several ferries and highspeed ferries departing on a daily basis in summer. There are ferries leaving for Tinos early in the morning, in the afternoon, and also in the evening on certain days. During summer the earliest ferry usually departs at 7:00 a.m. while the latest at 21:00 p.m. In winter, there are typically fewer options.
Depending on the type of ferry you choose, you can get to Tinos in as little as 2 hours. Larger ferries will generally take between 3 and 4 hours from Athens Rafina port to Tinos.
Buy your ticket either online or at the quay and travel to Tinos Town/Port. Check out the different ways below.
Ferry
There are several options when it comes to Rafina-Tinos Ferries. You can choose among the Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries and Seajets . Prices vary from 35 – 60 euro per person, for a one-way route (from 67 euro per car, for car ferry tickets).
Price: 35-60 euro (one way)
Duration: 120-240 min.
-- Getting from Athens Airport to the port of Piraeus
Train / “Proastiakos” (suburban railway)
The so-called “proastiakos” train (suburban railway), runs hourly during day times. The trip lasts about 60 minutes and costs 10 euro per person for a single ride and 18 euro for a round-trip ticket. The first morning train to Piraeus port, departs from Athens Airport at 6:07 a.m. and the last evening train leaves at 10:07 p.m., while from Piraeus to the Airport, the first and last train departs at 4:45 a.m. and 8:45 p.m. respectively.
Price: 10 euro single (20 euro round-trip ticket)
Duration: 63 min.
Find here the exact timetable.
And here is the timetable for the route from Piraeus port to the Airport.
Bus
The cheapest way (6 euro ticket per person) to get from Athens Airport to the port of Piraeus and vice versa is by bus X96.
During the day the bus runs every 20 minutes, while during the night every 30 minutes. The ticket office at the Airport is located just outside the arrival hall (the bus station is located between Exit 4 and 5 of the arrivals level), while in Piraeus port, next to the bus stop. Remember to carry some change for the ticket and don’t forget to validate it once on board!
The trip lasts approximately 60 to 90 minutes depending on the traffic. Get off at the last stop, ‘Piraeus’ and find the port on your left side. Enter Gate E6 to find the ferries heading to Tinos island.
Price: 6 euro
Duration: 60-90 min
Find here the exact timetable.
And here is the timetable for the route from Piraeus port to the Airport.
Taxi
If you don’t want the hustle of public transportation, or you are running out of time, there is always the option of grabbing a taxi. Just get in the taxi queue, located outside the arrivals level and tell the driver you need to go to Gate E6 at Piraeus port. The ride usually lasts 35 to 55 minutes depending on the traffic, and the ride fare is around 50 euro.
Price: approx. 50 euro (fare estimation between 5:00 a.m. to 23:59 p.m. / extra 15 euro for 12:00 a.m. to 04:59 a.m.)
Duration: 35-55 min
Find more information here
Car Rental
Although it is more convenient to rent a car upon your arrival at the island, you can always rent a car at the Airport (and take it on the ferry). There are plenty of options at the Airport, however, for better prices, it’s recommended to plan ahead.
Price: From 35 euro per car rental / per day
Duration: 35-55 min
Find more information here
--- Getting from the port of Piraeus to the island of Tinos
Once you’ve reached the port of Piraeus, you‘ll need to find Gate Ε6 (passengers only) or Ε7 (passengers & vehicles) from which the ferries to Tinos and other Cycladic islands depart.
Buy your ticket either online or at the quay and travel to Tinos Town/Port.
Ferry
You can choose one of the ferry routes of Blue Star Ferries or Seajets . Ferry routes from Piraeus port to Tinos Town/Port depart only in the morning. Ticket price is from 49 euro per person, for a one-way route (from 110 euro per car, for car ferry tickets).
Price: From 49 euro (one way)
Duration: 270-330 min.
- Landing in Mykonos Airport (JMK)
You can fly to Mykonos Airport either with a direct flight or with a connecting flight through Athens International Airport (Athens to Mykonos flight duration: 40 min.)
After landing in Mykonos Airport you can take a taxi to Mykonos port (taxi fare, around 30 euro).
--- Getting from the port of Mykonos to the island of Tinos
There are several ferries and highspeed ferries departing from Mykonos port to Tinos port, on a daily basis in summer. There are ferries departing from early in the morning until the afternoon, and also in early evening on certain days.
Depending on the type of ferry you will choose, you can get to Tinos in just 15-35 min.
Buy your ticket either online or at the quay and travel to Tinos Town/Port. Check out the different ways below.
Ferry
There are several options when it comes to Mykonos-Tinos Ferries. You can choose among the Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries , Seajets and Blue Star Ferries. Prices vary from 8 - 25 euro per person.
Price: 10-16 euro (one way)
Duration: 15-35 min.
Tinos: Getting around
Taxis
There are taxis available to meet arriving ferries at the port of Tinos.
In case you will not find one available (which will be unusual) it is only a short walk round to the actual taxi rank (at the beginning of Trion Ierarchon street).
You can as well call a taxi at: 00302283026000 , 00302283022470
Public Buses
Public buses’ (Tinos KTEL) fleet includes 10 buses. There are 5 Bus routes in Tinos with 52 Bus stops all around the island. Public buses run frequently, from 06:30 a.m. to 20:15 p.m. (depending on the route / different hours for the first/last bus for different bus routes).
You can find the bus timetables here. Timetables are also posted at the bus station in Tinos Town (eparxiaki odos Tinou-Kallonis / just above the new port of Tinos) which is also the point of departure for the buses.
Tinos KTEL phone number: 00302283022440
Car or Motorbike Rentals
Explore the island by car or motorbike. Renting a vehicle is by far the best way to discover the most beautiful beaches, villages and sights of the island. The car rental office that we trust on the island is “VIDALIS Rent a Car & Bike”.
Should you need more information, feel free to contact us by e-mail, at info@fabtinosvillas.gr or through our contact form !
*prices are based on 2020 data
