Ferry from Serifos (Livadi) to Sifnos (Kamares)

Serifos to Sifnos is the shortest link on the western Cyclades line, taking around 20 minutes on a high-speed boat and up to about 50 on a conventional one. Fast Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Magic Sea Ferries and Seajets all run it between them, with the Artemis, Champion Jet 1, Dionisios Solomos and Hsc Cat I. The two islands are in sight of each other for most of the crossing.

Sifnos is a laid-back island with a strong culinary and pottery tradition, and boats dock at Kamares on the west coast, a sheltered bay with a sandy beach right beside the harbour. The island's capital, Apollonia, sits inland on a ridge, connected by local buses that meet the ferries. Walkers come for the network of old stone paths linking Apollonia, Artemonas and the clifftop Kastro.

With four operators involved this route runs several times a day through the summer, making a day trip between the two islands practical. Current sailings and fares are listed below. Fares are low, typically starting at only a few euros.

Serifos to Sifnos Ferry Fares

Weekly Serifos 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 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 Sifnos between 5 September 2026 and 18 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Serifos to Sifnos ferry

• Some operators allow seat upgrades at the port ticket desk if higher classes have not sold out – worth asking if you arrive early.
• Toilets at smaller island ports can be limited and poorly maintained; use facilities at your hotel or a cafe before heading to the port.
• Seasickness wristbands (acupressure) help some travellers and have no side effects – worth trying if you prefer not to take tablets.
• Short crossings under two hours rarely require advance booking outside of peak summer – you can often turn up and board with ease.
• 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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