Mykonos cruise terminal to Town: Bus, walk or water taxi? With 2026 prices

Mykonos Town is 2.5km away from the cruise terminal at Mykonos New Port. It’s a horrible walk – take the Sea Bus water taxi instead. This guide looks at the best way for cruise passengers to get from the port at Tourlos to the Town (Chora) – and include the 2026 price increase for the Sea Bus.

Mykonos for cruise passengers

The party island of Mykonos is a very popular stop for cruise ships. Some would say too popular – this Greek island can get very overcrowded.

Most cruise passengers will spend their time on Mykonos exploring Mykonos Town, which is also known as the Chora. It is a whitewashed maze of tight lanes, shops, bars and cafés.

The Old Port of Mykonos is essentially in the town. This can trick cruise ship passengers into thinking they can stroll off the ship and explore the Chora pretty easily.

Where is the Mykonos cruise terminal?

This is a mistake. The vast majority of cruise ships and interisland ferries don’t pull up at the Mykonos Old Port. Instead, they dock at the Mykonos New Port, 2.5km to the north in Tourlos.

Walking from the Mykonos New Port to the Chora

It is, of course, possible to walk from the cruise terminal to Mykonos Town. But it’s a pretty horrible walk. The road hugs the hillside, making it steep in places. There’s also no footpath alongside the road for most of the distance.

The walk from the cruise terminal to Mykonos Town takes around 35 minutes, and you’ll likely hate every second of it.

Mykonos Sea Bus price

There is a bus that runs between the Mykonos Old Port and New Port, run by KTEL. However, it only runs every hour, and good luck getting a seat on busy cruise ship days.

By far the best way of getting from the Mykonos cruise terminal to the town is taking the Mykonos Sea Bus. This large water taxi has plenty of capacity and runs every half hour.

Tickets for the Mykonos Sea Bus cost €2 when I boarded in May 2025. However, I rechecked in Feburary 2026 and the price is now €2.50. You pay as you board, but you can book online if you prefer.

Mykonos shore excursions

Of course, if you don’t want the hassle of organising transport on Mykonos, you can book one of several shore excursions. Options include a half day Mykonos highlights tour and a Jeep adventure tour.

Perhaps the best option, however, is the half day tour to the historic island of Delos. It’s not possible to stay overnight on Delos, and the island is effectively closed in the winter, but Delos is packed with stories and extensive ruins.

Things to do near the Mykonos cruise terminal

Mykonos Town (Chora) – Around 2.5 km from the Tourlos cruise terminal, Mykonos Town is the obvious place to continue your visit, with whitewashed lanes, Little Venice, churches, shops and waterfront cafés.

Kato Mili windmills – The famous windmills above Little Venice are one of Mykonos’ best-known sights and are an easy stop once you reach the old town.

Little Venice – This waterfront neighbourhood of old merchant and captain’s houses is close to the windmills and works particularly well as part of a short walking circuit through Chora.

Panagia Paraportiani – This distinctive whitewashed church complex is in the Kastro quarter of Mykonos Town, making it another straightforward addition to a cruise-port visit.

Agios Stefanos Beach – About 1 mile from the New Port, this sheltered beach is one of the most convenient options if you want some time by the sea without travelling across the island.

Alternative attractions

Delos Archaeological Site – A short boat trip from Mykonos’ Old Port takes you to the ancient sacred island of Delos, with extensive ruins, temples, mosaics and the famous Terrace of the Lions. It is the strongest alternative for visitors interested in ancient history and archaeology.

Panagia Tourliani Monastery, Ano Mera – Around 5 miles inland, this 16th-century monastery provides a quieter alternative to Mykonos Town, with an ornate interior and an ecclesiastical museum.

Archaeological Museum of Mykonos – Beside the Old Port, this compact museum contains finds from Delos and other archaeological sites on Mykonos, making it a useful alternative if you want more history without taking a boat trip.

Aegean Maritime Museum – Located in Mykonos Town, this small museum focuses on Greek maritime history, with ship models, nautical artefacts and information about traditional Aegean vessels.

Mykonos Folklore Museum – Housed in a historic waterfront building in Chora, this museum offers a closer look at traditional Mykonian homes, furniture and everyday life, providing a cultural alternative to the island’s beaches and nightlife.

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