Skiathos to Platanias Ferry

By Dave Briggs

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The last known sailing on this route was on 31 October 2026.

No timetable beyond that date has been published yet. Greek operators often release the next season’s schedules only a few months ahead, so this can be a seasonal pause rather than the end of the route. Check whether it is currently available to book through Ferryscanner.

Historically, this route ran about 1.9 sailings a day in August 2026, about 1.6 sailings a day in September 2026.

Skiathos to Platanias is a short mainland hop of around half an hour, operated by Mantoudi Lines on the Zefyros. It crosses to the tip of the South Pelion peninsula rather than heading up the gulf to Volos, which makes it the quickest way off the island by sea. It is a small boat on a seasonal service.

Platanias is a quiet coastal harbour in Magnesia at the southern end of Pelion, a rural mainland landing rather than a resort or a transport hub. There is no significant infrastructure at the quay, so onward travel needs arranging: the road north winds through the forested Pelion villages towards Volos. For anyone driving down from Volos to meet the boat, it cuts a good deal of sailing time.

The crossing runs a couple of times most days during the summer and does not operate year-round. Current departures, vessel and fares are listed in the table below, starting around €13. If the schedule does not fit, the Volos route runs far more often and connects directly to trains and coaches.

Last published timetable

Shown as history: these sailings are no longer bookable, but they are how the route ran when it was last scheduled.

DepartsArrivesDaysValidOperatorVessel
07:3008:00Dailyuntil 31 Oct 2026Mantoudi LinesZefyros
15:4016:10Dailyuntil 31 Oct 2026Mantoudi LinesZefyros