You may travel to Andros island mainly by ferry [http://www.ferries.gr/booking/] which connects the Rafina port (5km from Athens main airport)to the island main port at Gavrio. The distance is 37 nautical miles and the trip time is two hours. There is frequent and convenient every day service including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (except Christmas day and Eastern Sunday). The ferries are of closed type departing from Rafina in the morning hours between 07:00am to 08:00am while they return from Andros to Rafina at 15:00 pm - 16:00 pm). During spring and summer there are afternoon trips as well. You may also reach the island by private helicopter which may land either at Gavrio or at Hora. There are private helicopter services at Athens which may be reached for such a trip.
The travel in the island can be done by: - bus services connecting specific villages - taxi services at Gavrio, Batsi, Hora, Korthi - rent car services at Gavrio, Batsi or Hora - rent motor bike or bicycle services at Gavrio, Batsi, Hora
You may also use your own car by transporting it via the ferries [http://www.ferries.gr/] .
Useful phone numbers:
- Rafina Port Authority: +30 2294 028888 - Andros Port Authority, +30 2282 022250. - Andros Bus Service +30 2282 022316,
The island is also connected through ferries - Alpha Ferries [http://www.ferries.gr/alpha-ferries/] , Blue Star Ferries[http://www.ferries.gr/bluestarferries/cyclades/] , Cyclades Fast Ferries [http://www.ferries.gr/cyclades-fast-ferries/] , and catamarans Sea Jets [http://www.ferries.gr/sea-jets/] , Hellenic Seaways [http://www.ferries.gr/booking/] with Tinos and Mykonos islands. Trip time to Tinos is 01:00 hours and to Mikonos 01:45 hours.
If you are a driver of 4X4 vehicle visiting Ahla or Vori beach on the north-east part would be an excellent choice as well.