Ferry from Milos (Adamas) to Sifnos (Kamares)

Milos and Sifnos sit less than 20 nautical miles apart in the Western Cyclades, yet the two islands feel like different worlds. Milos is volcanic, dramatic, and raw -- a landscape of coloured cliffs and hidden sea caves. Sifnos is quieter and more refined, with whitewashed villages stacked on hillsides and a food culture that has no equal in the Cyclades. Taking the ferry between them is one of the most satisfying short hops in the Aegean. On the Milos side, our Adamas port guide covers the practicalities of the island's main harbour before you set off.

The Milos to Sifnos ferry route is well served through the main tourist season. You can expect around six sailings on a peak summer day (summer 2026 timetable), dropping to a handful each week at the shoulder ends of the season. The crossing itself is short -- typically under an hour on a fast ferry -- which makes it easy to combine both islands in a single trip without the journey eating into your time.

Milos to Sifnos Ferry Fares

Weekly Milos to Sifnos 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 Sifnos?

Yes, and it's worth having one. The ferry lands at Kamares, and the drive up the winding valley road to the capital, Apollonia, takes about ten minutes; most rental firms have desks at the port to match ferry arrivals. Sifnos's road network is compact and easy to navigate, so a car gets you around the hilltop villages and beaches without waiting on buses. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.

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 Milos to Sifnos between 16 October 2026 and 29 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Milos to Sifnos ferry

• Arrive at Adamas port at least 30 to 60 minutes before your ferry's scheduled departure, allowing time for check-in and boarding, since the port area becomes busy and congested during the peak summer months.
• Milos's main bus stop is only a few metres from the port at Adamas, with services roughly timed to ferry arrivals and departures; buy your ticket on board, and check the last departure if you have a late ferry.
• Adamas port itself has free Wi-Fi, public restrooms, an information booth and the port authority office, plus separate car and motorbike parking areas nearby at Adamas Square if you are arriving by road.
• Short crossings in summer are often operated by smaller local ferries or water taxis in addition to the main line vessels; ask at the port for all options.
• Once you arrive in Sifnos, the island's reputation for exceptional food – rooted in a centuries-old pottery and cooking tradition – is upheld by the tavernas in the attractive villages of Apollonia, Artemonas, and the hilltop Kastro. The Church of the Seven Martyrs, perched on a rocky promontory above the sea, is one of the most photographed sights in the Cyclades.

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