Ferry from Kimolos (Psathi) to Santorini (Athinios)

Fast Ferries links Kimolos with Santorini on the Dionisios Solomos, a conventional ship, and the crossing takes around four and a half hours. The route runs southeast across the Cyclades, usually calling at Folegandros or Sikinos on the way. There is deck space and a vehicle deck, so it suits anyone travelling with a car as well as foot passengers.

Santorini is the most visited island in the Cyclades, known for its volcanic caldera, the clifftop villages of Oia and Fira, and its dark volcanic beaches. Ferries dock at Athinios, a functional port beneath steep cliffs with no town attached, so arrange transport up before you arrive. The old port at Skala, below Fira, is served by cable car but handles excursion boats rather than scheduled ferries.

This particular sailing runs only about once a week, so the timetable below is worth checking closely, along with the current fares and journey times. Once on Santorini you have one of the busiest ferry hubs in Greece, with frequent onward links to Piraeus, Crete, Naxos and the Dodecanese.

Kimolos to Santorini Ferry Fares

Weekly Kimolos to Santorini Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Things to do when you arrive: Best Santorini tours on Viator

Hiring a car

Is it worth hiring a car on Santorini?

Yes. The ferry port at Athinios sits about 7.5km below Fira up a steep, winding road; the bus takes about 25 minutes and a taxi costs many times the fare. A car lets you reach Oia, Akrotiri and the red and black beaches at your own pace without waiting for infrequent buses; rental desks operate near the port, and you can compare prices across local suppliers 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 Santorini between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Kimolos to Santorini ferry

• At smaller island ports, taxis are scarce; book one in advance or confirm with your hotel that a transfer is arranged.
• Port information boards are usually updated in real time; check them on arrival to confirm your vessel is on schedule.
• In Santorini, the clifftop villages of Oia and Fira offer the famous caldera views over the submerged volcanic crater, best seen at sunset from Oia's castle. The 214 steps down to Amoudi Bay lead to some of the best seafood tavernas on the island, and local wine tours offer a taste of Assyrtiko, the volcanic-soil white grape unique to the island.

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