Ferry from Volos to Platanias

1h 50m ยท 1 operator

By Dave Briggs

Volos to Platanias at a glance

Ferries from Volos to Platanias are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. Departures in that window are at 11:30. The crossing takes 1h 50m. The route is served by 1 operator: Mantoudi Lines. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.

Sailings / 14 days14
Per day1.0
First departure11:30
Last departure11:30
Crossing time1h 50m
Operators1
Sailings in the next fortnight run on all seven days
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Operators have published this route's timetable to 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Volos to Platanias takes between about an hour and forty minutes and just under two hours with Mantoudi Lines on the Zefyros. It runs the length of the Pagasetic Gulf and round to the outer coast of South Pelion, so you get a good look at the peninsula from the water. It is a small operation rather than a mainline ferry, and the boat is modest in size.

Platanias is a small, rural harbour on the South Pelion coast, low-key and traditional rather than a resort. Travellers mostly use it as an alternative jumping-off point for the Sporades, and there is little at the port itself beyond the basics. The wider draw is the Pelion peninsula behind it, with its forested hills and stone villages.

Sailings run most days in season, and the current timetable and fares are shown below. Service here is seasonal and thinner than out of Volos, so check before you build a plan around it. If you need reliability to Skiathos, Skopelos or Alonissos, the Volos departures are the safer bet.

Volos to Platanias Ferry Fares

No published fares for this route yet.

Weekly Volos to Platanias Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

OperatorVesselDaysDepartsArrivesDurationFromSeasonBook
Mantoudi LinesZefyros local boat
all seven days		11:3013:201h 50mnow to 2026-10-31Book the Zefyros sailing

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Hiring a car

Can you rent a car in Volos?

Yes, with several agencies operating around the port, which sits in the centre of town rather than off on its own. Volos itself is easily walkable, but a car is worth having if you plan to explore the Pelion peninsula before or after catching a ferry to the Sporades. Compare options at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Volos to Platanias between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Mon 2026-08-2411:3013:201h 50mZefyrosMantoudi Lines
Tue 2026-08-2511:3013:201h 50mZefyrosMantoudi Lines
Wed 2026-08-2611:3013:201h 50mZefyrosMantoudi Lines
Thu 2026-08-2711:3013:201h 50mZefyrosMantoudi Lines
Fri 2026-08-2811:3013:201h 50mZefyrosMantoudi Lines
Sat 2026-08-2911:3013:201h 50mZefyrosMantoudi Lines
Sun 2026-08-3011:3013:201h 50mZefyrosMantoudi Lines
Mon 2026-08-3111:3013:201h 50mZefyrosMantoudi Lines
Tue 2026-09-0111:3013:201h 50mZefyrosMantoudi Lines
Wed 2026-09-0211:3013:201h 50mZefyrosMantoudi Lines
Thu 2026-09-0311:3013:201h 50mZefyrosMantoudi Lines
Fri 2026-09-0411:3013:201h 50mZefyrosMantoudi Lines
Sat 2026-09-0511:3013:201h 50mZefyrosMantoudi Lines
Sun 2026-09-0611:3013:201h 50mZefyrosMantoudi Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Volos to Platanias?

Ferries from Volos to Platanias are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. In that fortnight there are departures on all seven days. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Volos to Platanias today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Volos to Platanias today. Departure time: 11:30.

How many ferries run from Volos to Platanias this week?

7 sailings from Volos to Platanias are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.

What time is the first ferry from Volos to Platanias?

Scheduled departures from Volos to Platanias leave at 11:30.

How long is the ferry from Volos to Platanias?

The crossing from Volos to Platanias takes 1h 50m.

Which ferry companies operate the Volos to Platanias route?

The Volos to Platanias route is served by Mantoudi Lines. Crossings run on local boats.

Tips for the Volos to Platanias ferry

  • Foot passengers should check in at the port office at least 30 minutes before departure, and drivers 60 minutes; enter through the pedestrian lane to the right of the main entrance and follow the signage to the check-in point.
  • Volos's railway station is within walking distance of both the town centre and the ferry port, so if you're arriving by train there's no need for a taxi – you can walk straight to the terminal with your luggage.
  • If you need to leave a car at Volos for several days, use the port authority's car park on Argonafton, open 24 hours, or book ahead with a private operator near the port for a long-stay space rather than searching for kerbside parking.
  • On routes where two or more operators compete, compare prices and journey times – the price difference for vehicles can be particularly significant.
  • Greek coffee on ferries is reliably good – a frappe or freddo espresso on the outside deck is one of the pleasures of Aegean travel.

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Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 16 August 2026.