Ferry from Athens (Lavrio) to Serifos (Livadi)

Magic Sea Ferries' Hsc Cat I covers Lavrio to Serifos in around two and a half hours, which makes it one of the quicker ways into the western Cyclades from the Athens area. As a high-speed craft it carries vehicles as well as passengers, but seating is indoors and there is little in the way of open deck. Lavrio is about an hour from central Athens by road, so factor that in.

Serifos is a rugged, dry island whose Chora spills down a steep hillside above the port. The ferry berths at Livadi, a sheltered bay with most of the island's accommodation and tavernas, and the climb up to Chora is one of the standard first evenings. Beyond that it is uncrowded beaches, walking trails and the remains of an iron-mining industry that once dominated the island.

The service runs roughly daily through the season, which makes short trips practical. Current departures and fares are listed below. Serifos sits on the same line as Sifnos, Kimolos and Milos, so it slots easily into a western Cyclades run rather than needing to be visited on its own.

Lavrio to Serifos Ferry Fares

Weekly Lavrio to Serifos 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 Serifos?

Not strictly. Chora sits on a hill about 4.5km above the port at Livadi, and a bus, roughly fifteen minutes for two euros, runs regularly between the two in summer. A car or scooter, hired from the small handful of offices in Livadi, makes sense for reaching the island's scattered beaches, but book ahead: the rental fleet is limited and August sells out fast. Compare prices 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 Serifos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Lavrio to Serifos ferry

• If you need a taxi on arrival at a small island, the queue can be long when a ferry docks – consider pre-booking or walking to your accommodation if it is nearby.
• If you need to change your ticket, it is usually cheaper to do so online than at the port ticket office, where a handling fee may apply.
• On high-speed catamarans, seating is assigned; on conventional ferries it is often open plan – boarding early gives you the best choice of seats.
• If you are travelling with large or heavy bags, load them onto the vessel first and then find your seat, rather than struggling through corridors with luggage in tow.
• In Serifos, the hilltop Chora perched dramatically above the port is one of the most striking capital towns in the Cyclades, with chapels, churches, and windmills scattered through its whitewashed lanes. The island's beaches are never overcrowded, and the walking trails connecting them reward those who prefer to explore on foot.

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