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How to get from Mykonos to Naxos

Compare all transport options: bus, ferry, train, flight. Prices, durations and practical tips.

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FASTEST
0h 35min
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From
60€
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Distance
38 km
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Checked offer from Mykonos to Naxos: Ferry, about 0h 35min, from €60. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 4, 2026): SeaJets; main departure point: Mykonos New Port.

Distance: 38 km. Data updated on .

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Ferry
0h 35min – 0h 40min
60 – 61 €
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🚌 Departure from Mykonos
📍Ferries to Naxos leave from the port area of Mykonos Town. The exact quay depends on the vessel and operator, so check your ticket. Facilities near the harbour usually include cafés, shops and luggage-friendly waiting areas, but arrive early in summer.
🚇From Mykonos Town you can reach the old harbour on foot if you travel light, or by taxi for heavier luggage. If your boat uses the other port area, a taxi or local bus is the easiest option. Confirm the departure point first.
⏰Departures are more frequent in the summer season and reduced in winter, with times varying by operator and day. Check the booking page for the sailings available on your date and choose the one that suits you.
💸 Transport from 60€ per person
⚡ Fastest: 0h 35min
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Companies selling this route on 12Go

Offers listed on 12Go on November 4, 2026 for a departure on November 25, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.

CompanyModeDeparts fromFromOffers
SeaJets Ferry Mykonos New Port €60 5
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Practical tips

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Book early in high season

In summer, popular Cyclades sailings can sell out, especially around weekends and midday departures. Reserve your Mykonos to Naxos ticket as soon as your plans are fixed, and online confirmation will spare you the stress of queuing at the port.

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Check the departure port in Mykonos

Mykonos has more than one port area, and the one used can depend on the vessel. Read your ticket or booking confirmation carefully to see exactly where your boat leaves from, so you head to the right quay on the day.

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Wrong Athens port? Check before onward trips

If you continue from Naxos to Athens, remember that ferries serve Piraeus, Rafina or Lavrio, which are far apart. Confirm the arrival port on your ticket before booking your hotel, transfer or onward transport.

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Keep a buffer for wind and delays

Strong winds can delay or cancel sailings in the Aegean. Avoid scheduling this crossing on the same day as a flight or a non-refundable booking, and check the latest sailing status before heading to the port.

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Arrive at the port in good time

Port areas get busy at departure time, especially in summer. Arrive early with your ticket on your phone or printed, keep your luggage with you, and watch for boarding announcements so you do not miss your sailing.

The journey experience

Mykonos to Naxos is one of the easiest hops in the Cyclades, and the answer to "how do I get there?" is simple: you go by ferry. This is a sea crossing between two islands, so there is no coach or train to weigh up. The comparison table on this page shows the crossing time, price range and frequency in one place, so you can decide quickly and move on to planning your stay.

The ferry is the practical way to link the two islands. You board in Mykonos, settle into a deck or indoor seat and arrive in Naxos Town (Chora), close to the old town, the waterfront restaurants and the Portara. Boats are generally comfortable, with a snack bar, luggage space and open decks for the views. The vessel type and the operator can change from one sailing to the next, so look at the details of each departure before you choose.

The real challenge in Greece is not this crossing but the timetable, which shifts with the season, and the fact that several companies may sail the same route at different times. Our advice: pick your sailing on the booking page, check which port in Mykonos it leaves from, and book ahead in high season, when popular departures sell out. Bad weather can occasionally disrupt sailings, so keep some flexibility if you have a flight to catch afterwards. With a confirmed ticket in hand, the rest is easy.

Frequently asked questions — Mykonos → Naxos

Why visit Naxos?

  • ✓ Climb to the Portara, the monumental marble gateway of an unfinished Temple of Apollo, at sunset
  • ✓ Wander the maze-like alleys of Chora and the Venetian Kastro, with its old Catholic mansions
  • ✓ Relax on Plaka, Agios Prokopios and Mikri Vigla beaches, and try windsurfing or kitesurfing
  • ✓ Hike up Mount Zas, the highest peak in the Cyclades, and visit the Cave of Zeus
  • ✓ Explore the mountain villages of Apeiranthos and Halki, and the ancient kouros statues in Melanes
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Recommended stay
4 to 7 nights — enough to combine beaches, mountain villages and hiking without rushing

When to visit Naxos?

MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE

Late May to early October — warm, sunny and dry, with calm seas; July–August is busiest and windiest

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Portara and Temple of Apollo
The 6th-century BC marble gateway on the islet of Palatia is Naxos's emblem. Walk the causeway from the port in 10 minutes. Entry is free and the site is always open. Arrive 30 minutes before sunset for golden light and fewer crowds, and bring water as there is no shade.
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Chora's Kastro and Old Town
Climb through the whitewashed lanes of the Venetian quarter to the 13th-century Kastro, still lived in by descendants of Catholic families. Visit the Archaeological Museum inside (about 6€). Go in the morning before the heat, wear flat shoes for the slippery marble steps, and let yourself get lost.
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Agios Prokopios and Plaka Beaches
Fine sand and shallow turquoise water stretch for kilometres south of Chora. Agios Prokopios is lively, while Plaka is longer and quieter, with a nudist section at the far end. Sunbeds cost around 10€ for two. Take bus line to Agios Prokopios from the port, about 2€, every 30 minutes in summer.
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Temple of Demeter, Sangri
This restored Archaic marble temple from 530 BC sits in a quiet wheat-field valley, with a small museum on site. Entry is about 4€ and it closes mid-afternoon, so go before 2:30 pm. Rent a car or scooter to combine it with Chimarros Tower and the surrounding villages.
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Halki and Filoti Villages
Halki, the old capital, has neoclassical mansions, Byzantine chapels and the Vallindras distillery, which makes kitron liqueur (free tasting). Continue to Filoti, a hillside village under Mount Zas. Stop for lunch in a Halki square shaded by plane trees; mains from about 12€.
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Ancient Marble Kouroi Quarries
Near Apollonas lies an unfinished 10-metre kouros from the 7th century BC, abandoned in the quarry after it cracked. Entry is free and open all day. Another kouros lies near Melanes in a lemon grove (about 2€). Visit with a car and stop for a swim at Apollonas.
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Hike Mount Zas Summit
At 1,001 metres, Zas is the highest peak in the Cyclades. The trail starts near Filoti and takes about 1.5 hours up, passing the Cave of Zas. Start before 9 am to avoid heat, bring 2 litres of water and sturdy shoes. The view covers dozens of islands.
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Naxian Cheese and Potato Tasting
Naxos is known for its graviera, arseniko and xynotyro cheeses and its famed potatoes. Visit a mountain farm near Apeiranthos or a village taverna for a platter. Ask for a local kitron liqueur to finish. Expect a full meal for about 15€ per person.

How long to visit Naxos?

3 to 5 days

Plan 4 to 5 days to see Naxos properly. With 2 days, stick to Chora (Portara, old Kastro), a beach like Agios Prokopios or Plaka, and one drive to Apeiranthos. With 4 to 5 days, add Halki, the Temple of Demeter, the Kouros statues, Mount Zas hike and the quieter southern beaches. Rent a car or scooter on arrival, as buses are infrequent outside Chora and the main beaches.

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