HOW TO COME
Ηow to travel to Naxos
Two are the main options. To land at the Naxos Airport or to land at the Athens International Airport and then get a ferry to Naxos.
Find here a detailed guide of the various transportation forms, prices and timetables.
- Landing in Naxos Airport (JNX)
You can fly to Naxos Airport either with a direct flight or with a connecting flight through Athens International Airport (Athens to Naxos flight duration: 45 min.)
After landing in Naxos Airport you can take a taxi to Naxos Port / Town (3.5 km. distance / 10 min. ride / taxi fare, around 15-20 euro) or any other destination in the island.
- Landing in Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH)
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 Naxos island than Piraeus port, therefore, if you are looking for the best option on how to get to Naxos 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 (3 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 04:30 a.m. to 22:30 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: 3 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 40 euro in the day and 55 euro at night.
Price: approx. 40 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
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 Naxos
There are several ferries and highspeed ferries departing on a daily basis in summer. There are ferries leaving for Naxos 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.
You can choose among the Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries and Seajets . Prices vary from 45 – 70 euro per person, for a one-way route (from 70 euro per car, for car ferry tickets).
Depending on the type of ferry you choose, you can get to Naxos in as little as 3,5 hours. Larger ferries will generally take between 4,5 and 5,5 hours from Athens Rafina port to Naxos.
Buy your ticket either online or at the quay and travel to Naxos Town/Port.
Price: 45-70 euro (one way)
Duration: 210-330 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 (18 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 or E7 to find the ferries heading to Naxos 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 or E7 at Piraeus port. The ride usually lasts 35 to 55 minutes depending on the traffic, and the ride fare is around 55 euro.
Price: approx. 55 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
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 Piraeus to the island of Naxos
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 Naxos and other Cycladic islands depart.
You can choose one of the ferry routes of Blue Star Ferries or Seajets . Ferry routes from Piraeus port to Naxos Town/Port depart only in the morning. Ticket price is from 50 euro per person, for a one-way route (from 80 euro per car, for car ferry tickets).
Buy your ticket either online or at the quay and travel to Naxos Town/Port.
Price: From 50 euro (one way)
Duration: 210-330 min.
Naxos: Getting around
TAXIS
Taxis are readily available throughout Naxos, particularly around the port and popular tourist areas. The taxi stand at the port of Naxos is located at 13, Protopapadaki Street, Naxos Port.
You can as well call a taxi at: 0030 22850 22444 , 0030 22850 24331
Taxi fares are metered. Depending on the ride’s duration / distance, they vary from 12 euro to 50 euro per ride.
It would be wise to confirm fares with the taxi driver, before starting your ride.
PUBLIC BUSES
CAR OR MOTORBIKE RENTALS
Two are the main options. To land at the Naxos Airport or to land at the Athens International Airport and then get a ferry to Naxos.
Find here a detailed guide of the various transportation forms, prices and timetables.
- Landing in Naxos Airport (JNX)
You can fly to Naxos Airport either with a direct flight or with a connecting flight through Athens International Airport (Athens to Naxos flight duration: 45 min.)
After landing in Naxos Airport you can take a taxi to Naxos Port / Town (3.5 km. distance / 10 min. ride / taxi fare, around 15-20 euro) or any other destination in the island.
- Landing in Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH)
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 Naxos island than Piraeus port, therefore, if you are looking for the best option on how to get to Naxos 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 (3 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 04:30 a.m. to 22:30 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: 3 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 40 euro in the day and 55 euro at night.
Price: approx. 40 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
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 Naxos
There are several ferries and highspeed ferries departing on a daily basis in summer. There are ferries leaving for Naxos 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.
You can choose among the Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries and Seajets . Prices vary from 45 – 70 euro per person, for a one-way route (from 70 euro per car, for car ferry tickets).
Depending on the type of ferry you choose, you can get to Naxos in as little as 3,5 hours. Larger ferries will generally take between 4,5 and 5,5 hours from Athens Rafina port to Naxos.
Buy your ticket either online or at the quay and travel to Naxos Town/Port.
Price: 45-70 euro (one way)
Duration: 210-330 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 (18 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 or E7 to find the ferries heading to Naxos 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 or E7 at Piraeus port. The ride usually lasts 35 to 55 minutes depending on the traffic, and the ride fare is around 55 euro.
Price: approx. 55 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
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 Piraeus to the island of Naxos
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 Naxos and other Cycladic islands depart.
You can choose one of the ferry routes of Blue Star Ferries or Seajets . Ferry routes from Piraeus port to Naxos Town/Port depart only in the morning. Ticket price is from 50 euro per person, for a one-way route (from 80 euro per car, for car ferry tickets).
Buy your ticket either online or at the quay and travel to Naxos Town/Port.
Price: From 50 euro (one way)
Duration: 210-330 min.
Naxos: Getting around
TAXIS
Taxis are readily available throughout Naxos, particularly around the port and popular tourist areas. The taxi stand at the port of Naxos is located at 13, Protopapadaki Street, Naxos Port.
You can as well call a taxi at: 0030 22850 22444 , 0030 22850 24331
Taxi fares are metered. Depending on the ride’s duration / distance, they vary from 12 euro to 50 euro per ride.
It would be wise to confirm fares with the taxi driver, before starting your ride.
PUBLIC BUSES
Public buses’ (Naxos KTEL) network is composed of 10 lines with numerous bus stops, covering all villages and popular beach destinations across the island. During the peak summer season (June to September), bus frequency increases significantly to accommodate tourists. Bus fares are quite affordable, ranging from €1.80 to €6.20 depending on the distance traveled. Tickets can be purchased at the bus station or on board. The central bus station is conveniently located near the port, making it easily accessible for travelers arriving by ferry.
Naxos KTEL contact details: Tel: 0030 22850 22291, E-mail: info@naxosbuses.com
CAR OR MOTORBIKE RENTALS
Explore the island by car or motorbike. With a rental car/motorbike, visitors can explore less accessible areas of Naxos at their own pace. Several car rental agencies operate on Naxos, offering a range of vehicles from motorbikes, compact cars to larger SUVs. It’s advisable to book in advance, especially during peak tourist season when demand is high.
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