Ferry from Athens (Lavrio) to Kimolos (Psathi)

Two very different services connect Lavrio with Kimolos. Magic Sea Ferries' Hsc Cat I makes it in around four hours, while Hellenic Seaways' conventional Artemis takes far longer, up to fifteen and a half hours on its full multi-stop run down the Cyclades. The difference in time and price between the two is large, so it pays to look at which vessel you are actually booking.

Kimolos is a small volcanic island immediately northeast of Milos, quiet and low-key where its bigger sister is busy. The port, Psathi, is a modest harbour on the east coast with the main town, Chorio, a short walk or drive above it, complete with the remains of a Venetian kastro. People come for unspoilt beaches, walking and a slower pace than almost anywhere else in the western Cyclades.

Between the two operators there is something close to a daily service in season, though the pattern is uneven across the week. Current departures, journey times and fares are shown below. The short crossing from Pollonia on Milos is the other common way in, and it runs frequently through the summer.

Lavrio to Kimolos Ferry Fares

Weekly Lavrio to Kimolos 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

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.

Can you rent a car at Lavrio port?

Rental desks at Lavrio itself are scarce; the port is a working harbour about 60km southeast of Athens and roughly 40km from Athens airport, a 30-40 minute drive. Most people picking up a car for a Cycladic ferry from here collect it at the airport or in Athens beforehand, or arrange supplier delivery to the port; compare options at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Lavrio to Kimolos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Lavrio to Kimolos ferry

• Children tend to find ferry journeys exciting rather than tedious; give them a small bag of activities or let them explore the accessible deck areas safely.
• A light cardigan or jacket is still useful in summer – the spray and wind on open deck can make even a 30°C day feel cool when the vessel is at speed.
• On catamaran services, lower deck seats tend to be calmer in rough seas but can feel enclosed; upper deck seats offer more natural light and better views.
• In Kimolos, the main settlement of Horio at the foot of Mt Ksaplovouni enchants with its Cycladic simplicity and a castle at its heart. The island's volcanic origins give the landscape a distinctive character, with grey-white rocks rising from crystal-clear waters that the Venetians once called 'silvery'.

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