Ferry from Volos to Skopelos
2h 15m to 3h 50m · from €41.90 · 2 operators
Volos to Skopelos at a glance
Ferries from Volos to Skopelos are scheduled 45 times over the next 14 days, about 3 a day. The earliest departure in that window is 07:40 and the latest is 16:00. The crossing takes between 2h 15m and 3h 50m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Aegean Flying Dolphins and Seajets. Published fares start from €41.90 on a conventional ferry and from €55.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €41.90 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €55.00 | Book now |
| Children 5-10 years old | €14.50 | Book now |
| Moto | €18.00 | 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 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Volos to Skopelos Route Map
The ferry from Volos to Skopelos is a direct sea connection between the mainland port of Volos and one of the most scenically striking islands in the Aegean — running through the Sporades island group and calling at two separate ports on the island.
This guide covers everything you need to know about the Volos Skopelos ferry: journey time, ticket prices, which ports are served, and how to book. Whether you’re planning a first visit or returning to the island, the information below is based on how this route actually operates.
The Volos to Skopelos Ferry Route
Ferries from Volos to Skopelos are operated by Hellenic Seaways and Anes Ferries, depending on the season. The route is part of the wider Sporades network, which means ferries typically call at Skiathos before continuing to Skopelos. In some cases, the ferry also continues to Alonissos after Skopelos.
There are two ports in Skopelos where ferries can arrive: Skopelos Town ferry port and Skopelos Glossa port. Not all services stop at both — some call at Glossa (Loutraki) only, others at Skopelos Town only, and some at both. Always check which port your ticket is for before booking. For a full breakdown of both ports, see the guide to ferry ports in Skopelos.
Volos to Skopelos Ferry Time
Journey time from Volos to Skopelos depends on which port you’re going to and whether the ferry stops at Skiathos along the way. Typical sailing times are:
- Volos to Glossa (Loutraki): approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours
- Volos to Skopelos Town: approximately 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes
These times can vary slightly by operator and season. High-speed services, where available, reduce the crossing time. Conventional ferries take longer but are generally less expensive and offer more deck space.
Volos to Skopelos Ferry Price
Passenger fares on the Volos Skopelos ferry typically range from around €18 to €30 for a standard deck ticket, depending on the operator, service type, and time of year. Vehicle tickets are additional and vary by vehicle size.
Prices increase during July and August when demand is high. Booking in advance is advisable in peak season, especially if you’re travelling with a vehicle or want cabin accommodation on an overnight service.
The most reliable way to check current fares and availability is Ferryscanner, which lists all operators on the route and allows you to compare schedules and prices in one place.
Volos Ferry Port
All ferries to Skopelos depart from Volos ferry port, located on the waterfront in central Volos. The port is walkable from the town centre and well-served by taxis and local buses. There is a ticket office at the port, but online booking in advance is recommended during the summer months.
Volos is a major gateway to the islands in the Sporades — it is the primary mainland departure point for Skiathos, Skopelos, and Alonissos. If you are travelling from Athens, you can reach Volos by bus (KTEL) or train in approximately 3.5 to 4 hours before connecting to a ferry.
Ferry Schedule: When Does the Volos Skopelos Ferry Run?
The Volos to Skopelos ferry runs year-round, though the frequency varies considerably by season:
- Summer (June to September): Multiple daily departures. Morning sailings are most common, with some afternoon services added during peak weeks.
- Spring and Autumn (April–May, October): One to two departures per day on most days.
- Winter (November to March): Reduced service — typically one departure per day, and some days may have no service depending on weather or low demand.
Schedules change each season. Always verify the current timetable before travel. Use Ferryscanner to search live schedules for your travel dates.
Arriving at Skopelos
Ferries arriving at Skopelos Town dock in the main harbour below the old town (chora). Accommodation, restaurants, and transport connections are within easy walking distance of the port.
Glossa port (also known as Loutraki) is located on the northwestern tip of the island, below the hilltop village of Glossa. It is a smaller port with limited facilities, but taxis and occasionally buses connect to Glossa village and other parts of the island. If your accommodation is in Skopelos Town, arriving at Glossa means a taxi or bus ride of around 30 minutes.
Continuing to Other Islands from Skopelos
Skopelos sits in the middle of the Sporades chain, which makes it a convenient hub for island-hopping. Most ferries that serve the Volos to Skopelos route also connect to nearby islands. From Skopelos you can continue by ferry to:
- Alonissos (approximately 20–30 minutes from Skopelos Town)
- Skiathos (approximately 45–60 minutes from Skopelos Town)
- Volos (the return leg)
For connections from Skiathos, see the guide to the Skiathos to Skopelos ferry. For a broader overview of what’s accessible from the island, see the page on islands near Skopelos.
How to Book the Volos to Skopelos Ferry
Tickets can be purchased at the port on the day of travel, but this carries risk in peak season when sailings can sell out — particularly for vehicle spaces. Online booking is straightforward and recommended.
Ferryscanner covers all operators on this route and lets you filter by date, time, and ticket type. Tickets are issued as e-tickets — print or save to your phone and present at embarkation.
The Skiathos Stop on the Way to Skopelos
Most services on this route call at Skiathos before carrying on to Skopelos. The call is a brief one, usually 15 to 20 minutes, and if Skopelos is your destination you stay on board for it rather than disembarking.
Taking a Car on the Volos to Skopelos Ferry
Most sailings from Volos have space for vehicles, but the vehicle is booked separately from your passenger ticket and the space is always subject to availability. In summer that matters: book the car well ahead rather than turning up at the port and hoping.
Volos to Skopelos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €41.90 on a conventional ferry and from €55.00 on a high-speed vessel. 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.
Ticket classes by operator
Published tariffs for a single adult or vehicle, one way. These are operator list prices and do not vary by vessel.
Seajets
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | passenger | €41.40 |
| Air Type Seats | passenger | €47.30 |
| Salon A class | passenger | €53.70 |
| Platinum | passenger | €55.00 |
| Moto | vehicle | €26.30 |
| Moto 3-4 Wheels | vehicle | €57.80 |
| Car | vehicle | €89.90 |
Other companies quoting this crossing
These companies publish a tariff for the crossing but have no departure in the timetable below, which is why they are not among the operators counted for this route. Their figures are a guide to what they charge when they do sail it.
Hellenic Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Children up to 5 years old | passenger | €0.00 |
| Children 5-10 years old | passenger | €14.50 |
| Adult | passenger | €28.50 |
| Moto | vehicle | €18.00 |
| Moto 3/4 Wheels | vehicle | €44.50 |
| Auto | vehicle | €89.50 |
| Boat Trailer < 5m | vehicle | €90.50 |
Weekly Volos to Skopelos Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seajets | Superstar Ii conventional | 07:40 | 11:15 | 3h 35m | 2026-09-14 to 2026-09-30 | Book the Superstar Ii sailing | ||
| Seajets | Superstar Ii conventional | 07:40 | 11:15 | 3h 35m | 2026-09-17 to 2026-10-01 | Book the Superstar Ii sailing | ||
| Seajets | Superstar Ii conventional | 07:40 | 11:15 | 3h 35m | 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Superstar Ii sailing | ||
| Seajets | Superstar Ii conventional | 08:15 | 12:05 | 3h 50m | now to 2026-09-13 | Book the Superstar Ii sailing | ||
| Seajets | Eagle Jet 2 high-speed | 11:15 | 13:55 | 2h 40m | now to 2026-09-06 | Book the Eagle Jet 2 sailing | ||
| Aegean Flying Dolphins | Erato high-speed | 14:00 | 16:35 | 2h 35m | €55.00 | now to 2026-09-30 | Book the Erato sailing | |
| Aegean Flying Dolphins | Erato high-speed | 14:00 | 16:35 | 2h 35m | €55.00 | 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Erato sailing | |
| Seajets | Speedrunner Jet 2 high-speed | 14:15 | 16:30 | 2h 15m | now to 2026-09-06 | Book the Speedrunner Jet 2 sailing | ||
| Seajets | Eagle Jet 2 high-speed | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | now to 2026-10-01 | Book the Eagle Jet 2 sailing | ||
| Seajets | Eagle Jet 2 high-speed | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | 2026-09-07 to 2026-09-28 | Book the Eagle Jet 2 sailing | ||
| Seajets | Eagle Jet 2 high-speed | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | 2026-09-08 to 2026-09-30 | Book the Eagle Jet 2 sailing | ||
| Seajets | Eagle Jet 2 high-speed | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-02 | Book the Eagle Jet 2 sailing | ||
| Seajets | Eagle Jet 2 high-speed | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | 2026-10-03 to 2026-10-03 | Book the Eagle Jet 2 sailing | ||
| Seajets | Eagle Jet 2 high-speed | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | 2026-10-04 to 2026-10-04 | Book the Eagle Jet 2 sailing | ||
| Aegean Flying Dolphins | Erato high-speed | 15:00 | 17:35 | 2h 35m | €55.00 | 2026-10-04 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Erato sailing | |
| Aegean Flying Dolphins | Erato high-speed | 16:00 | 18:35 | 2h 35m | €55.00 | now to 2026-09-27 | Book the Erato sailing |
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Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Skopelos?
Yes, several agencies operate within walking distance of Skopelos Town port, with free parking on the harbour front once you arrive. A car is genuinely useful here for reaching Mamma Mia filming locations like Kastani and Agios Ioannis beaches, which have good road links but sit some way from town; a compact or small SUV copes best with the terrain. Compare prices at Discover Cars.
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 Skopelos between 4 September 2026 and 17 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 08:15 | 12:05 | 3h 50m | Superstar Ii | Seajets |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 11:15 | 13:55 | 2h 40m | Eagle Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 14:00 | 16:35 | 2h 35m | Erato | Aegean Flying Dolphins |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 14:15 | 16:30 | 2h 15m | Speedrunner Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 08:15 | 12:05 | 3h 50m | Superstar Ii | Seajets |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 11:15 | 13:55 | 2h 40m | Eagle Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 14:00 | 16:35 | 2h 35m | Erato | Aegean Flying Dolphins |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 14:15 | 16:30 | 2h 15m | Speedrunner Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 08:15 | 12:05 | 3h 50m | Superstar Ii | Seajets |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 11:15 | 13:55 | 2h 40m | Eagle Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 14:15 | 16:30 | 2h 15m | Speedrunner Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 16:00 | 18:35 | 2h 35m | Erato | Aegean Flying Dolphins |
| Mon 2026-09-07 | 08:15 | 12:05 | 3h 50m | Superstar Ii | Seajets |
| Mon 2026-09-07 | 14:00 | 16:35 | 2h 35m | Erato | Aegean Flying Dolphins |
| Mon 2026-09-07 | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | Eagle Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Tue 2026-09-08 | 08:15 | 12:05 | 3h 50m | Superstar Ii | Seajets |
| Tue 2026-09-08 | 14:00 | 16:35 | 2h 35m | Erato | Aegean Flying Dolphins |
| Tue 2026-09-08 | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | Eagle Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Wed 2026-09-09 | 08:15 | 12:05 | 3h 50m | Superstar Ii | Seajets |
| Wed 2026-09-09 | 14:00 | 16:35 | 2h 35m | Erato | Aegean Flying Dolphins |
| Wed 2026-09-09 | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | Eagle Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Thu 2026-09-10 | 08:15 | 12:05 | 3h 50m | Superstar Ii | Seajets |
| Thu 2026-09-10 | 14:00 | 16:35 | 2h 35m | Erato | Aegean Flying Dolphins |
| Thu 2026-09-10 | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | Eagle Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Fri 2026-09-11 | 08:15 | 12:05 | 3h 50m | Superstar Ii | Seajets |
| Fri 2026-09-11 | 14:00 | 16:35 | 2h 35m | Erato | Aegean Flying Dolphins |
| Fri 2026-09-11 | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | Eagle Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Sat 2026-09-12 | 08:15 | 12:05 | 3h 50m | Superstar Ii | Seajets |
| Sat 2026-09-12 | 14:00 | 16:35 | 2h 35m | Erato | Aegean Flying Dolphins |
| Sat 2026-09-12 | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | Eagle Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Sun 2026-09-13 | 08:15 | 12:05 | 3h 50m | Superstar Ii | Seajets |
| Sun 2026-09-13 | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | Eagle Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Sun 2026-09-13 | 16:00 | 18:35 | 2h 35m | Erato | Aegean Flying Dolphins |
| Mon 2026-09-14 | 07:40 | 11:15 | 3h 35m | Superstar Ii | Seajets |
| Mon 2026-09-14 | 14:00 | 16:35 | 2h 35m | Erato | Aegean Flying Dolphins |
| Mon 2026-09-14 | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | Eagle Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Tue 2026-09-15 | 07:40 | 11:15 | 3h 35m | Superstar Ii | Seajets |
| Tue 2026-09-15 | 14:00 | 16:35 | 2h 35m | Erato | Aegean Flying Dolphins |
| Tue 2026-09-15 | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | Eagle Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Wed 2026-09-16 | 07:40 | 11:15 | 3h 35m | Superstar Ii | Seajets |
| Wed 2026-09-16 | 14:00 | 16:35 | 2h 35m | Erato | Aegean Flying Dolphins |
| Wed 2026-09-16 | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | Eagle Jet 2 | Seajets |
| Thu 2026-09-17 | 07:40 | 11:15 | 3h 35m | Superstar Ii | Seajets |
| Thu 2026-09-17 | 14:00 | 16:35 | 2h 35m | Erato | Aegean Flying Dolphins |
| Thu 2026-09-17 | 14:30 | 17:05 | 2h 35m | Eagle Jet 2 | Seajets |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Volos to Skopelos?
Ferries from Volos to Skopelos are scheduled 45 times over the next 14 days, about 3 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 Skopelos today?
Yes, there are 4 sailings from Volos to Skopelos today. Departure times: 08:15, 11:15, 14:00 and 14:15.
How many ferries run from Volos to Skopelos this week?
24 sailings from Volos to Skopelos are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 3 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What time is the first ferry from Volos to Skopelos?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Volos to Skopelos usually leaves at 08:15. Across the published schedule departure times range from 07:40 to 16:00.
How long is the ferry from Volos to Skopelos?
The fastest crossing from Volos to Skopelos takes 2h 15m and the slowest 3h 50m. On this route conventional ferries take 3h 35m to 3h 50m and high-speed vessels take 2h 15m to 2h 40m.
How much does the Volos to Skopelos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Volos to Skopelos ferry start from €41.90 on a conventional ferry and from €55.00 on a high-speed vessel. Taking a vehicle is published from €18.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Volos to Skopelos route?
The Volos to Skopelos route is served by Aegean Flying Dolphins and Seajets. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Volos to Skopelos 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.
- Alcohol makes seasickness worse; if the crossing is rough, stick to water and plain foods.
- In Skopelos, the densely forested hillsides, cobblestone-paved Chora, and over 360 churches make this one of the greenest and most characterful islands in the Sporades. The clifftop chapel of Agios Ioannis – the iconic location used in the film Mamma Mia – is reached by a steep flight of steps and rewards climbers with extraordinary sea views.
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