Getting from Alexandroupoli to Andros

If you are heading to Andros from Alexandroupoli you are making your way from the far northeastern corner of Greece to the northernmost island in the Cyclades, on the opposite side of the country. It has neoclassical mansions, an art museum of genuinely international quality and a network of old footpaths connecting the villages.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alexandroupoli to Andros. Andros is served primarily from Rafina on the northeastern Attica coast. Getting there means flying from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then traveling to Rafina, around 25 kilometres from Athens Airport, for the ferry to Andros taking around 1 to 2 hours with up to 11 daily departures in summer.

Getting there by air

Andros has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Flying from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then taking a taxi or bus to Rafina, followed by the ferry to Andros, gives a total journey time of around 4 to 5 hours.

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli to Athens and take the ferry from Rafina to Andros. Rafina is a short taxi ride from Athens Airport and avoids crossing the city entirely. If you are traveling with a car, drive from Alexandroupoli to Rafina via the Egnatia motorway and E75 and take the ferry across to Andros, though the total drive takes around 9 to 10 hours.