HOW TO GET TO TINOS? | HOW TO GET THERE?
How can you get to Tinos? Are you planning a trip to the amazing island of Tinos? Tinos is the third largest island in the Cyclades. It is an island full of surprises that combines beautiful beaches, vibrant life and religious tradition. Organize your next trip to Tinos starting from the basics, that is, your transfer to this beautiful Cycladic island. The following information will definitely help you choose the best way according to your specific needs.
Can you travel to Tinos by plane?
The closest airports that serve flights to and from overseas are Athens International Airport (AIA) and the Airport of Mykonos.
If you choose the AIA, after landing you should head to the port of Piraeus or to the port of Rafina.
ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – PIRAEUS PORT CONNECTION
- By taxi
- By metro
Use Metro line 3 from the Athens International Airport and change at Monastiraki to Metro line 1. Estimated journey time is 60 minutes. - By bus
Use route X96 Piraeus – Athens International Airport. For further information please contact the OASA (Athens Urban Transport Organisation) call centre at 185, or call the Piraeus Port Authority at +30 210 4147800. - By suburban railway
ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – RAFINA PORT CONNECTION
- By taxi
- By Regional Bus Service (KTEL)
Take the direct Regional Bus Service (KTEL) to the port of Rafina. The line departs from the Arrivals Level, opposite the airport hotel (Sofitel).
Can you travel to Tinos by ship?
If you are in Athens, things are quite easy for you, seeing that there are multiple alternatives and you will definitely have no hard time choosing the best one for you. There are daily departures from the port of Piraeus to Tinos.
PIRAEUS – TINOS
From Piraeus you can reach Tinos either by ferry (journey time 4.5 hours) or super-ferry (journey time 3 hours).
If you are in Athens, things are quite easy for you, seeing that there are multiple alternatives and you will definitely have no hard time choosing the best one for you. There are daily departures from the port of Rafina to Tinos.
RAFINA – TINOS
From Rafina you can reach Tinos either by ferry (journey time 4 hours) or super-ferry (journey time 1.5 hours).
Does your trip start from a Greek island?
MYKONOS – TINOS
If you choose Mykonos Airport for your arrival in Greece, you should after landing head to Mykonos port either by bus or taxi. Rates for taxi are low because of the short distance. The port of Mykonos is connected to the port of Tinos via ferry (journey time 30 minutes) and flying-ferry (journey time 15 minutes).
DOMESTIC ARRIVALS
Above you will find information on arrival at Tinos through the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Mykonos.
You can also get to the port of Tinos through the port of Syros either by ferry (journey time 40 minutes) or by flying-ferry (journey time 20 minutes).
UPON YOUR ARRIVAL AT THE PORT OF TINOS
We will be waiting for you to arrive at the port of Tinos and take you to Villa Ghisi.
USEFUL LINKS
marinetraffic.com: real-time traffic on any port
flightradar24.com: real-time flights in any region
openseas.gr: ferry schedule in Greece