Ferry from Serifos (Livadi) to Kythnos (Merichas)

Serifos and Kythnos sit close together in the western Cyclades, and the short hop between them is one of the more relaxed inter-island crossings you'll find in the group. Livadi, the port on Serifos, is a working harbour a few minutes below the hill-town, with tavernas along the waterfront where you can watch the boats come and go. On the Kythnos side you land at Merichas, a low-key port with a beach right by the quay, useful if you've got time to kill before a bus or taxi up to Chora. Because the two islands sit in the lee of each other, the crossing is generally sheltered rather than exposed, though a stiff meltemi in high summer can still put a chop on the water. Check the schedule box above for the latest confirmed dates before you travel.

Sailing frequency builds through the summer and eases back in the shoulder months either side of it -- see the month-by-month table below for how service actually breaks down across the year. It's a route that suits island-hoppers stringing together a western Cyclades itinerary rather than a fixed day-trip, since the crossing itself is quick and the connecting timetables at both ends tend to be generous in high season.

Serifos to Kythnos Ferry Fares

Weekly Serifos to Kythnos 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.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Serifos to Kythnos between 5 September 2026 and 18 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Serifos to Kythnos ferry

• Watch for swell forecasts as well as wind speed – residual swell from a previous day's storm can make a crossing rough even when current wind is light.
• The 15th of August sees mass movement across the Greek ferry network as families travel to their ancestral islands; this is the single busiest day of the year.
• Port areas in Greek islands are compact but busy on arrival; have your onward transport or accommodation address noted so you can move quickly.
• In Kythnos, the unique double sandy beach of Kolona – a narrow strip of sand connecting the island to the islet of Agios Loukas – is one of the most unusual bathing spots in the Cyclades. The village of Loutra is known for its therapeutic thermal springs, used since ancient times, while the car-free Chora is a classic Cycladic hilltop settlement.

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