Ferry from Ios to Sifnos (Kamares)
3h 45m to 5h 15m · from €11.00 · 1 operator
Ios to Sifnos at a glance
Ferries from Ios to Sifnos (Kamares) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. Departures in that window are at 10:30. The crossing takes between 3h 45m and 5h 15m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Fast Ferries. Published fares start from €73.70 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 29 October 2026.
Tickets from
| High-speed vessel | €73.70 | 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 29 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Ios to Sifnos Route Map
Ios to Sifnos is a longer westward crossing, taking from around three and a quarter hours on the Seajets Olympic Champion Jet up to nearly four on the Fast Ferries Dionisios Solomos. Both routings work their way across the Cyclades with calls on the way, so it is a sit-down journey rather than a hop. Fares start around €11 on the conventional boat.
Sifnos is a laid-back island with a strong culinary and pottery tradition, better known for food and walking than nightlife. Ferries arrive at Kamares on the west coast, a sheltered bay with a small sandy beach right by the quay. The island capital, Apollonia, sits inland on a ridge and is a short bus ride up from the port, with hiking trails linking it to Kastro and Artemonas.
The route runs roughly once a day at the height of summer and only a few times a week either side of it. Current departures and fares are shown in the table below. Sifnos also has frequent links to Piraeus, Milos and Serifos, which are usually the easier connections if this sailing does not suit.
Ios to Sifnos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €73.70 on a high-speed vessel. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €73.70 | Seajets | Olympic Champion Jet |
Weekly Ios to Sifnos 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 | 14:25 | 3h 55m | now to 2026-10-27 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 10:30 | 15:45 | 5h 15m | 2026-09-17 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 10:30 | 14:15 | 3h 45m | 2026-09-20 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing |
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Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Sifnos?
Yes, and it's worth having one. The ferry lands at Kamares, and the drive up the winding valley road to the capital, Apollonia, takes about ten minutes; most rental firms have desks at the port to match ferry arrivals. Sifnos's road network is compact and easy to navigate, so a car gets you around the hilltop villages and beaches without waiting on buses. Compare local suppliers 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 Sifnos between 26 September 2026 and 9 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-09-27 | 10:30 | 14:15 | 3h 45m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-29 | 10:30 | 14:25 | 3h 55m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-01 | 10:30 | 15:45 | 5h 15m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Sun 2026-10-04 | 10:30 | 14:15 | 3h 45m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-06 | 10:30 | 14:25 | 3h 55m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-08 | 10:30 | 15:45 | 5h 15m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Ios to Sifnos?
Ferries from Ios to Sifnos (Kamares) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 29 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Ios to Sifnos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Ios to Sifnos (Kamares) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 27 September 2026, at 10:30. Departures fall on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Ios to Sifnos this week?
3 sailings from Ios to Sifnos (Kamares) 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 Sifnos?
Scheduled departures from Ios to Sifnos (Kamares) leave at 10:30.
How long is the ferry from Ios to Sifnos?
The fastest crossing from Ios to Sifnos (Kamares) takes 3h 45m and the slowest 5h 15m.
How much does the Ios to Sifnos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Ios to Sifnos (Kamares) ferry start from €73.70 on a high-speed vessel. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Ios to Sifnos route?
The Ios to Sifnos (Kamares) route is served by Fast Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Ios to Sifnos 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.
- Disembarkation on large ferries can take 10–20 minutes after docking; do not panic if it seems slow – vehicles disembark first.
- Once you arrive in Sifnos, the island's reputation for exceptional food – rooted in a centuries-old pottery and cooking tradition – is upheld by the tavernas in the attractive villages of Apollonia, Artemonas, and the hilltop Kastro. The Church of the Seven Martyrs, perched on a rocky promontory above the sea, is one of the most photographed sights in the Cyclades.
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