Ferry from Ios to Kimolos (Psathi)
2h 50m to 2h 55m · from €10.00 · 2 operators
Ios to Kimolos at a glance
Ferries from Ios to Kimolos (Psathi) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 10:30 and the latest is 19:35. The crossing takes between 2h 50m and 2h 55m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €10.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €10.00 | Book now |
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Ios to Kimolos Route Map
The Ios to Kimolos ferry is one of those routes that takes you from one mood of the Cyclades to another. Ios is lively and sociable; Kimolos is quieter, more remote, a place where the volcanic landscape meets the sea on its own unhurried terms. Connecting the two by ferry makes for a rewarding island hop.
Year-round, you can expect around 1 ferry per day on average, making it straightforward to plan your crossing without having to juggle complicated schedules.
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Ios to Kimolos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €10.00 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €10.00 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
Weekly Ios to Kimolos Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 10:30 | 13:20 | 2h 50m | 2026-09-05 to 2026-09-12 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 10:30 | 13:20 | 2h 50m | now to 2026-10-27 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 10:30 | 13:20 | 2h 50m | 2026-09-20 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 19:35 | 22:30 | 2h 55m | €10.00 | now to 2026-10-30 | Book the Artemis sailing |
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Hiring a car
Do you need a car on Kimolos?
Not really. Kimolos is tiny, only about 900 people live there, and the port at Psathi is just 1km from the main village, Chorio. Most visitors walk or hire a scooter or quad locally for the short hops to beaches like Aliki (3km) or Prassa (6.5km). A car is only worth arranging if you want to bring one over from Milos on the vehicle ferry; compare options at Discover Cars.
Can you rent a car in Ios?
Yes. The port sits about 2km from Chora, with rental desks at both. A car isn't essential for the Chora to Mylopotas stretch, which is walkable and bus-served, but it's worth having to reach quieter spots like Manganari beach, roughly 19km to the south. Check current rates at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Ios to Kimolos between 4 September 2026 and 17 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 19:35 | 22:30 | 2h 55m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 10:30 | 13:20 | 2h 50m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-08 | 10:30 | 13:20 | 2h 50m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-11 | 19:35 | 22:30 | 2h 55m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
| Sat 2026-09-12 | 10:30 | 13:20 | 2h 50m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-15 | 10:30 | 13:20 | 2h 50m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Ios to Kimolos?
Ferries from Ios to Kimolos (Psathi) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Ios to Kimolos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Ios to Kimolos (Psathi) today. Departure time: 19:35.
How many ferries run from Ios to Kimolos this week?
3 sailings from Ios to Kimolos (Psathi) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Ios to Kimolos?
Scheduled departures from Ios to Kimolos (Psathi) leave at 10:30 and 19:35.
How long is the ferry from Ios to Kimolos?
The fastest crossing from Ios to Kimolos (Psathi) takes 2h 50m and the slowest 2h 55m.
How much does the Ios to Kimolos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Ios to Kimolos (Psathi) ferry start from €10.00 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Ios to Kimolos route?
The Ios to Kimolos (Psathi) route is served by Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Ios to Kimolos ferry
- The port at Ormos sits about 2km below Chora – roughly a five-minute drive, a 20-minute walk, or a short bus ride from the stop just along the road from the ferry quay.
- Arrive at Ormos port at least an hour before departure in summer – traffic builds up around the port and you'll want time to secure a good deck or lounge seat before boarding.
- Ormos port has its own supermarkets, cafes, ATMs and car or motorbike hire outlets, so you can wait comfortably, withdraw cash or pick up rental transport without leaving the harbour area.
- Never put valuables (passport, wallet, phone, camera, medication) in your main luggage – keep them in your day bag on your person at all times.
- In Kimolos, the main settlement of Horio at the foot of Mt Ksaplovouni enchants with its Cycladic simplicity and a castle at its heart. The island's volcanic origins give the landscape a distinctive character, with grey-white rocks rising from crystal-clear waters that the Venetians once called 'silvery'.
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