Ferry to Andros

HOW TO GET TO ANDROS BY FERRY

We have prepared a small user guide that will help passengers to get to Andros as easily and pleasantly as possible.
Find useful information on how to get to Andros by ferry, local public transportation options to reach your overnight hotel in Andros, port addresses and embarkation offices, ferry schedules and prices for Andros ferry, and real-time departures and arrivals with the ferry to/from Andros.
Andros is connected daily from the port of Rafina (Athens). The ferries also connect Andros with other islands, including Mykonos, Tinos, Naxos, Paros and Syros.
Getting to Andros by ferry is the best option you have and it can be a very nice and exciting experience and especially if you are doing some island-hopping too. Greek islanders are seasoned ferry experts and they prefer to travel by ferry to/from Andros because of the convenience and flexibility it affords!
Cars are allowed on most ferries running to or from Andros, for an additional fee and children usually travel for half price!
- There is a choice of Regular and High-speed catamaran ferries running frequently to/from Andros with stops along the way.
Give a departure port and a date and find all possible ferry to/from Andros destinations!
Notice: Each year and depending on the period, there may be more or fewer connections to/from Andros. The biggest shipping companies (ferry operators) announce the new ferry schedules to and from Andros by the end of December and the rest of them by January-March each year!
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ON ANDROS
The ferry port in Andros
- The port of Andros is Gavrio, which is about 30 km from Chora, the capital of the island.
Public Transportation on Andros
- Taxis and Buses are all available to help travellers get around. Public transport is not always convenient and smooth however the new regular services take you to all parts of Andros at a low cost. The direct route links the tourist resorts and larger villages with attractions and areas of tourist interest.
Public Bus Services on Andros
- The bus service is run by KTEL Andros. The bus runs between the Ferry Port of Gavrio and the other main towns on the Island, Batsi, Chora and Ormos Korthi. The bus timetable is set to the arrival/departure of ferries so it will vary to reflect the seasonal increases and decreases in the number of ferries throughout the year. There will always be a bus waiting at the ferry port to pick up passengers leaving the ferry and take them along the Batsi, Chora, Ormos Korthi route.
- In the summer there are additional bus services to some of the smaller villages. It is best to check locally at the bus station for timetable information. Details to Bus Timetable
- Phones: +30 2282022316, +30 6978485921
Taxis on Andros
If you need a taxi when you arrive on the ferry in Gavrio there is a taxi stand outside the port gates. Taxis operate all over the island and can be called by phone to pick you up. Not all taxi drivers speak English so it may be worth asking locally for some help with translation. Having a paper with useful phrases in Greek may be helpful.
Taxi Phone Numbers on Andros
- Gavrio: +30 2282071561
- Batsi: +30 228204108
- Chora: +30 2282022171
- Ormos Korthi: +30 2282062171
Tip: Most of the hotels on Andros have their own minibus and will transfer you from the hotel to the port or vice versa. Try ringing them to find out if this service is available!
Note: All above information for Andros was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice.
SCHEDULES, PRICES AND AVAILABILITY FROM/TO ANDROS
Book your ferry to/from Andros with any ferry company that suits you better and enjoy your journey in Greece! The “Easy-Way” booking system of go-Ferry.com, allows the most reliable online ferry reservations and offers cheaper, faster and better services for your ferry ticket to or from Andros.
With go-Ferry.com you are able to connect online with the reservation systems of the most Greek shipping companies, to compare prices, to find information about routes and vessels, to look for alternative routes and to print instantly your Andros ferry confirmation.
Ferry timetables may change by season, so take an optical canvassing via our search engine to receive the latest cull of dates, schedules, prices and availability to/from Andros by ferry. With so many accommodation options to cull from, you can be sure to find the best deal for the ferry to or from Andros at a price that fits your budget.
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BOOK IN ADVANCE YOUR FERRY TICKET
Arrange your ferry journey to Andros in advance
It is very important that you have organized your ferry to or from Andros in advance, having arranged all the details. You don't want something to go wrong, and you can achieve perfect holidays with a great organization. In addition to hotel accommodation and air-tickets, when you book the boat tickets to or from Andros you know that everything is under control even before leaving home.
There are many reasons why you should arrange to book in advance your ferry to Andros. Here are some of the most important:
Pay for Hotel in Andros without using it!
During the high season in Greece, and especially in July and August, it is likely that you won't find ferry tickets to popular destinations, such as Andros, if you don't book them in advance. So, don't make the mistake to book your hotel on Andros without having booked the ferry pass to/from Andros. The last thing you want is to get to the port and not find an available ferry to or from Andros!
Save time in Andros!
Although we charge a commission for acquiring ferry bookings to/from Andros, this allows you not only to secure your ferry tickets o/from Andros but also to save time in Andros; besides receiving a service and attention of first.
Have a bigger choice of Andros Ferry Tickets!
Buying in advance gives you a better chance of getting the ferry tickets to/from Andros, on the ferry you prefer and at the schedule you want. It does not make sense that your trip to/from Andros is interrupted by not finding available ferry departures, but it is possible.
Find more Andros Ferry routes!
If you want to organize your vacations to or from Andros, it is wise to check all the possible routes and timelines in order to make the right combinations between Andros and other destinations as well as between the air and the ferry tickets. Online, you can have an overview of all the routes going to or from Andros.
Get the best deal by Andros Ferry prices!
Ferry tickets to/from Andros can be expensive, so it’s natural to want to get the best deal on them. It has become a regular practice for ferries to announce special rates and deep discounts for booking ferry tickets to or from Andros up to 3-6 months in advance.
Feeling Great having Andros ferry ticket in your pocket!
You will feel a great feeling when having the ferry confirmation to or from Andros in your hands. The reservation with us will allow you to secure your ferry to or from Andros, you will be relieved to have the confirmation in your hands or on your smartphone!
AVAILABLE ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Find out about the ferry types, choose the ideal accommodation option on the ferry to Andros and get fresh and relaxed at your destination. Comfortable armchairs, business class comfort seats, outside and inside cabins or economy deck chairs. There is a range of accommodation options to choose for a day or night ferry.
ABOUT ANDROS
Andros is located on the north end of the Cyclades and has a great naval tradition. It has sandy beaches, rocky coasts, mountain chains that end up in fruitful plains, rich vegetation and fresh waters. It is a bridge connecting Aegean to the mainland. The island extends over a surface of 400 km2, its coastline is 177 km long and it has 10.000 inhabitants.
In antiquity it proved to have a remarkable social organization with high cultural levels. It…