Ferry from Kimolos (Psathi) to Ios

Kimolos to Ios takes just under three hours on the conventional ships working the western Cyclades line, either Fast Ferries' Dionisios Solomos or Hellenic Seaways' Artemis. The route runs southeast, generally calling at Folegandros and Sikinos on the way. Both ships have deck space and carry vehicles.

Ios sits between Naxos and Santorini and is best known as a lively island popular with younger travellers, though it has quieter corners once you move away from the centre. Ferries arrive at the harbour village of Ormos, also called Gialos, a few kilometres below the hilltop Chora, with buses making the climb. Mylopotas is the main beach and the focus of the summer scene.

Sailings are limited, a couple of times a week and seasonal, so check the timetable below before planning around it; journey times and fares are listed there, with tickets usually starting around €10. From Ios you have far more frequent onward links to Santorini, Naxos, Paros and Piraeus.

Kimolos to Ios Ferry Fares

Weekly Kimolos to Ios 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 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.

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.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Kimolos to Ios between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Kimolos to Ios ferry

• Weather apps on your phone are useful as a rough guide but marine-specific forecasts (Poseidon, Windy, Windguru) are more accurate for sea conditions.
• Avoid heavy meals immediately before boarding if you are prone to seasickness; a light snack is fine but a full taverna lunch is not ideal.
• In Ios, the whitewashed Chora draws visitors with its narrow footpaths, windmills, and the climb to the Church of Panagia Gremiotissa for sweeping views across the Aegean. The island's beaches are among the finest in the Cyclades – Mylopotas, Manganari, and Magganari are the most celebrated – while Homer's reputed tomb lies on the northern hillside.

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