Ferries, whitewashed villages & caldera sunsets
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Travel leg · Greek Island Hop
Mykonos to Naxos
Mykonos and Naxos sit about 38 km (24 mi) apart in a straight line, with Naxos to the south. It is leg 2 of 3 on our Greek Island Hop itinerary, a 9-day trip. This one most likely involves a water crossing, so check ferry schedules early.
- Straight-line distance
- 38 km · 24 mi
- Est. road distance
- Water crossing likely
- Est. drive time
- Not estimated
- Direction
- Heading south
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
This leg most likely crosses water, so we don’t estimate road distance or drive time. Check ferry or flight schedules for the actual crossing.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By ferry
Naxos most likely needs a water crossing from here, so start with ferry schedules (our route guide also mentions flights). Sailings can vary by season.
Ferries link the islands, and most travelers fly or take a ferry from Athens to the first island. Sailings vary by season and weather, so build in slack. Once on each island, buses, taxis, scooters or rental cars cover the short hops.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Naxos
Give it two to three days: Chora and the beaches, plus a drive through the mountain villages.
Portara
Giant marble doorway of an unfinished 6th-century BC temple at the harbor.
Agios Prokopios Beach
Long sandy beach with calm, clear water and tavernas behind it.
Mount Zas
Hike to the highest peak in the Cyclades, past the cave of Zeus.
Vallindras Distillery
Family distillery in Halki making kitron liqueur since 1896.
Taverna Axiotissa
Country taverna cooking Naxian meats, cheeses and vegetables.
Naxos Kastro
Venetian castle quarter of arched lanes at the top of Chora.
Before you leave Mykonos
Two or three days covers the old town, a beach day and the boat trip to Delos.
On this curated route
Where Mykonos → Naxos sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Naxos to Mykonos is the same 38 km in a straight line, heading north. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Mykonos to Naxos: questions travelers ask
How far is Mykonos from Naxos?
Mykonos is about 38 km (24 mi) from Naxos in a straight line, with Naxos to the south. The trip most likely involves a water crossing, so the distance you actually travel depends on the ferry or flight route.
How long does it take to drive from Mykonos to Naxos?
We don't estimate a drive time for this one: it most likely crosses water, so check ferry schedules before you plan the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Mykonos to Naxos?
Our Greek Island Hop itinerary includes this leg. Greek Island Hop runs about 9 days across 4 stops, best in May – Oct.
Onward from Naxos
- Naxos to Santorini 79 km
Getting to Mykonos
- Athens to Mykonos 153 km
Guides for both ends
- Mykonos travel guide
- Mykonos weather best time to visit
- Naxos travel guide
- Naxos weather best time to visit
Naxos by month
Plan Mykonos → Naxos with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.