Ferry from Serifos (Livadi) to Ios
4h 40m to 6h 05m · from €12.50 · 1 operator
Serifos to Ios at a glance
Ferries from Serifos (Livadi) to Ios are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. 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 €12.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 May 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €12.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| C Deck | €12.50 | 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 31 May 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Serifos to Ios through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in May (every other day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| December 2025 | 10 | 10 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| January 2026 | 10 | 10 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| February 2026 | 12 | 12 of 28 | every other day |
| March 2026 | 14 | 14 of 31 | every other day |
| April 2026 | 14 | 13 of 30 | every other day |
| May 2026 | 17 | 17 of 31 | every other day |
| June 2026 | 12 | 12 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| July 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| August 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| September 2026 | 13 | 13 of 30 | every other day |
| October 2026 | 14 | 14 of 31 | every other day |
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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.
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.
Weekly Serifos to Ios Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Serifos.
Fast Ferries
Book Fast Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 18:30 | |
| 19:00 |
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 31 May 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 8 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 18:30, latest 19:00. Fastest crossing 4h 40m. Conventional ferries: Fast Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 13 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 18:30, latest 19:00. Fastest crossing 4h 40m. Conventional ferries: Fast Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 13 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 18:30, latest 19:00. Fastest crossing 4h 40m. Conventional ferries: Fast Ferries.
- February 2027: sails on 12 of 28 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 18:30, latest 19:00. Fastest crossing 4h 40m. Conventional ferries: Fast Ferries.
- March 2027: sails on 14 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 18:30, latest 19:00. Fastest crossing 4h 40m. Conventional ferries: Fast Ferries.
- April 2027: sails on 13 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 11:30, latest 19:00. Fastest crossing 4h 10m. Conventional ferries: Fast Ferries.
- May 2027: sails on 12 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 18:30, latest 19:00. Fastest crossing 4h 40m. Conventional ferries: Fast Ferries.
Serifos to Ios Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €12.50 on a conventional ferry. 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 | €12.50 | Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos |
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.
Fast Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| C Deck | passenger | €12.50 |
| ATS Seat | passenger | €30.00 |
| BT Seat | passenger | €40.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
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 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 19:00 | 23:50 | 4h 50m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Mon 16 November | 18:30 | 23:10 | 4h 40m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Wed 18 November | 18:30 | 00:35 next day | 6h 05m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Fri 20 November | 19:00 | 23:50 | 4h 50m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Mon 23 November | 18:30 | 23:10 | 4h 40m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Wed 25 November | 18:30 | 00:35 next day | 6h 05m | 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, every other day. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Serifos to Ios today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Serifos (Livadi) to Ios today. Departure time: 19:00.
How many ferries run from Serifos to Ios this week?
3 sailings from Serifos (Livadi) to Ios are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Serifos to Ios?
The first ferry from Serifos (Livadi) to Ios leaves at 18:30 and the last at 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 €12.50 on a conventional ferry. 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
- Spring can bring occasional strong southerlies (sirocco) that kick up high seas; check the weather forecast a few days before a winter or spring crossing.
- Pack a reusable water bottle in an accessible pocket – hydration is important in summer and onboard water is expensive.
- 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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