Ferry from Ios to Sifnos (Kamares)

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.

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

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.

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 16 October 2026 and 29 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
• On a rough crossing, the best strategy is to fix your gaze on the horizon, breathe slowly, and avoid reading or looking at screens.
• 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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