Ferry from Kythnos (Merichas) to Milos (Adamas)
13h 55m · from €11.00 · 1 operator
The main ferry port on Milos island is Adamas, located on the west coast of the island in a sheltered bay area. Adamas port guide.
Kythnos to Milos at a glance
Ferries from Kythnos (Merichas) to Milos (Adamas) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, about once a week. Departures in that window are at 09:45. The crossing takes 13h 55m. The route is served by 1 operator: Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €11.00 on a conventional ferry and from €57.20 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 10 June 2027. There are sailings on Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 27 November 2026; the winter timetable is not out yet, and sailings are published again from 10 June 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €11.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 10 June 2027 | €57.20 | Book now |
| ECO Seat | €11.00 | Book now |
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 27 November 2026. The winter timetable has not been announced yet, so nothing is listed from 28 November 2026 to 9 June 2027. Sailings are published again from 10 June 2027, as far as 19 September 2027.
Kythnos to Milos through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in August (about one a day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 6 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| December 2025 | 10 | 8 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| January 2026 | 6 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| February 2026 | 3 | 3 of 28 | about once a week |
| March 2026 | 3 | 3 of 31 | less than once a week |
| April 2026 | 3 | 3 of 30 | less than once a week |
| May 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| June 2026 | 16 | 14 of 30 | every other day |
| July 2026 | 33 | 29 of 31 | about one a day |
| August 2026 | 35 | 31 of 31 | about one a day |
| September 2026 | 21 | 17 of 30 | most days |
| October 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Kythnos to Milos Route Map
Kythnos to Milos is served two very different ways. Seajets runs the fast craft Champion Jet1 down the western Cyclades in a little over two hours, while the Hellenic Seaways ferry Artemis takes a roundabout chain route that can run to fourteen hours depending on the calls. Check which vessel you are booking, because the difference is a morning against a whole day.
Milos is the volcanic island in the south-west Cyclades, best known as the find-site of the Venus de Milo and for the landscapes that draw most visitors now: the white rock shelves at Sarakiniko, the coloured cliffs of Firiplaka and Tsigrado, and the syrmata boathouses at Klima. Ferries arrive at Adamas, a working harbour town on a big natural bay, with car hire and buses at the dock. A hire car or scooter makes a real difference here, as the beaches are spread right around the island.
Between the two operators there are sailings most days in season, though the pattern is uneven and drops sharply in winter. Current departures, vessels and fares are shown in the table below, starting around €11. From Adamas there are onward links to Kimolos, Sifnos, Folegandros and Santorini.
Weekly Kythnos to Milos Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published from 13 November 2026 to 27 November 2026, where the published timetable ends: the days it sails and its departure times from Kythnos.
Hellenic Seaways
Book Hellenic Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 09:45 |
Timetable published to 27 November 2026.
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 19 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 3 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 09:45. Fastest crossing 13h 55m. Conventional ferries: Hellenic Seaways.
- June 2027: sails on 21 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 16:45. Fastest crossing 2h 05m. High-speed: Seajets.
- July 2027: sails every day, 1 sailing a day. Departs 16:45. Fastest crossing 2h 05m. High-speed: Seajets.
- August 2027: sails every day, 1 sailing a day. Departs 16:45. Fastest crossing 2h 05m. High-speed: Seajets.
- September 2027: sails every day to 19 September, 1 sailing a day. Departs 16:45. Fastest crossing 2h 05m. High-speed: Seajets.
Kythnos to Milos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €11.00 on a conventional ferry and from €57.20 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 10 June 2027. 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 | €11.00 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 10 June 2027 | €57.20 | Seajets | Champion Jet1 |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Hellenic Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | passenger | €11.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Hiring a car
Do you need a car in Milos?
Yes, a car is genuinely useful on Milos. The ferry docks at Adamas, the island's main town and bus hub, so pickup is easy and buses cover Plaka and Pollonia, but the schedule is thin and most of the striking beaches, Sarakiniko, Firiplaka, Tsigrado, sit well outside it. Some access roads are unpaved, where standard insurance is void, so compare 4x4 options at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kythnos to Milos between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kythnos to Milos?
Ferries from Kythnos (Merichas) to Milos (Adamas) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, about once a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 27 November 2026, and the winter timetable has not been announced yet. Sailings are published again from 10 June 2027, as far as 19 September 2027.
Are there ferries from Kythnos to Milos today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Kythnos (Merichas) to Milos (Adamas) today. Departure time: 09:45.
How many ferries run from Kythnos to Milos this week?
1 sailing from Kythnos (Merichas) to Milos (Adamas) is scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kythnos to Milos?
Ferries from Kythnos (Merichas) to Milos (Adamas) leave at 09:45.
How long is the ferry from Kythnos to Milos?
The crossing from Kythnos (Merichas) to Milos (Adamas) takes 13h 55m.
How much does the Kythnos to Milos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kythnos (Merichas) to Milos (Adamas) ferry start from €11.00 on a conventional ferry and from €57.20 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 10 June 2027. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Kythnos to Milos route?
The Kythnos (Merichas) to Milos (Adamas) route is served by Hellenic Seaways. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries; high-speed sailings are published again from 10 June 2027.
Tips for the Kythnos to Milos ferry
- Delays are more common in peak season and in rough weather – check the board or your ferry operator's app rather than assuming your vessel is on time.
- Some operators allow seat upgrades at the port ticket desk if higher classes have not sold out – worth asking if you arrive early.
- A lightweight drybag or small tote is handy for beach days on islands – it doubles as your day bag on short crossings when you leave your main bag at the hotel.
- Once you arrive in Milos, the volcanic island's extraordinary coastline reveals sea caves, coloured rock formations, and beaches of every kind, from the famous white pumice shores of Sarakiniko to the fishing village of Klima with its boathouses built into the rock. Milos is also the island where the Venus de Milo was discovered in 1820.
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