Ferry from Serifos (Livadi) to Ios
4h 40m to 6h 05m · from €12.00 · 1 operator
Serifos to Ios at a glance
Ferries from Serifos (Livadi) to Ios are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 18:30 and the latest is 19:00. The crossing takes between 4h 40m and 6h 05m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Fast Ferries. Published fares start from €12.00. There are sailings on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
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| Standard ticket | €12.00 | Book now |
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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 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Serifos to Ios Route Map
Serifos to Ios is a Fast Ferries run on the conventional Dionisios Solomos, taking between roughly four and a quarter and four and three quarter hours. The ship works south and east through the western Cyclades, calling at islands such as Sifnos, Milos, Folegandros and Sikinos, which is what accounts for the length of the crossing.
Ios sits between Naxos and Santorini and has a long-standing reputation as a lively island popular with younger travellers, though it has quiet corners too. Ferries dock at the harbour village of Ormos, also called Gialos, a few kilometres below the hilltop Chora, with buses and taxis meeting arrivals. Mylopotas is the main beach, a short ride over the hill from the town.
The route runs only a couple of times a week rather than daily. Current sailings and fares are listed below. If the timing does not suit, going via Milos or Santorini usually gives more frequent options into Ios.
Serifos to Ios Ferry Fares
Tickets from €12.00.
Weekly Serifos to Ios Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 18:30 | 23:10 | 4h 40m | now to 2026-10-26 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 18:30 | 00:35 | 6h 05m | 2026-09-16 to 2026-10-28 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 19:00 | 23:50 | 4h 50m | 2026-09-18 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing |
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Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Ios?
Yes. The port sits about 2km from Chora, with rental desks at both. A car isn't essential for the Chora to Mylopotas stretch, which is walkable and bus-served, but it's worth having to reach quieter spots like Manganari beach, roughly 19km to the south. Check current rates at Discover Cars.
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.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Serifos to Ios between 13 September 2026 and 26 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-09-14 | 18:30 | 23:10 | 4h 40m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-16 | 18:30 | 00:35 | 6h 05m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-18 | 19:00 | 23:50 | 4h 50m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Mon 2026-09-21 | 18:30 | 23:10 | 4h 40m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-23 | 18:30 | 00:35 | 6h 05m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-25 | 19:00 | 23:50 | 4h 50m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Serifos to Ios?
Ferries from Serifos (Livadi) to Ios are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Serifos to Ios today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Serifos (Livadi) to Ios today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 14 September 2026, at 18:30. Departures fall on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
How many ferries run from Serifos to Ios this week?
3 sailings from Serifos (Livadi) to Ios are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Serifos to Ios?
Scheduled departures from Serifos (Livadi) to Ios leave at 18:30 and 19:00.
How long is the ferry from Serifos to Ios?
The fastest crossing from Serifos (Livadi) to Ios takes 4h 40m and the slowest 6h 05m.
How much does the Serifos to Ios ferry cost?
Published fares for the Serifos (Livadi) to Ios ferry start from €12.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Serifos to Ios route?
The Serifos (Livadi) to Ios route is served by Fast Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Serifos to Ios ferry
- Booking a summer return to Athens a week or two before departure gives you flexibility while still securing a ticket before the final-week rush.
- A small padlock is useful not only for your luggage but also for hostel lockers if you are staying in mixed accommodation.
- When booking for the return leg of a day trip, remember that the last ferry of the day can fill up – book your return at the same time as your outward journey.
- In Ios, the whitewashed Chora draws visitors with its narrow footpaths, windmills, and the climb to the Church of Panagia Gremiotissa for sweeping views across the Aegean. The island's beaches are among the finest in the Cyclades – Mylopotas, Manganari, and Magganari are the most celebrated – while Homer's reputed tomb lies on the northern hillside.
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