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How to get from Ios to Kimolos by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Ios to Kimolos ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Ios to Kimolos is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Ios to Kimolos can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Ios to Kimolos ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Zante Ferries. This way you can find the best deal on a Ios Kimolos ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Zante Ferries ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Ios to Kimolos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Ios to Kimolos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Ios
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Kimolos
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
40 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries
Frequency of crossings
1 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
2 hours 50 min
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Ferry Ios Kimolos: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Ios to Kimolos, you'll find tickets range from £9 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £51 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Ios to Kimolos route is £28. The average ferry crossing time from Ios to Kimolos is 2 hours 48 min. The slowest ferries will take 3 hours 5 min to reach Kimolos, while the fastest boats will arrive in Kimolos in 2 hours 40 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Ios at 08:35. The last boat to Kimolos leaves the port of Ios at 18:35.

Average price of a Ios to Kimolos ferry crossing
£28
Price range of ferries Ios Kimolos (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£9 - £51
Average crossing time Ios Kimolos
2 hours 48 min
Departure time of first ferry to Kimolos
08:35
Time last ferry leaves for Kimolos
18:35
Arrival time of first ferry to Kimolos
11:30
Arrival time of last ferry to Kimolos
21:40

Why travel by ferry from Ios to Kimolos?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Ios to Kimolos ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Kimolos. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Ios to Kimolos is an ideal way to travel.

You get much more rest than in the car
Because of the heightened alertness required to drive a car on long journeys, driving is exhausting. The Ios Kimolos ferry trip is exactly the opposite. On board, depending on the ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Zante Ferries ship in service, everything is designed to give you time to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and to have fun. No doubt you'll arrive in Kimolos completely relaxed.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
There is no better way to travel between Ios and Kimolos with your family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Ios, imagine your children exploring the ship, spending long periods playing in the children's play areas or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest films in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marvelling at a magic show or other countless activities. Your children will remember the Ios to Kimolos ferry trip for a long time.
So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
With other modes of transport, we are often limited to 1 piece of luggage, and each additional piece of luggage is charged. However, when you board a ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Zante Ferries ferry in Ios, you are free to take as much luggage as you like, as long as it is contained in your vehicle. If you are travelling without a car, then you will be restricted in your movements throughout the journey to Kimolos. However, it is advisable to ask the crew of ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Zante Ferries, as luggage lockers are often provided for passengers to store their luggage during the crossing.

Which companies operate between Ios and Kimolos?

If you want to travel between Ios and Kimolos by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Zante Ferries who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

ANEK Lines Ios Kimolos
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Ios-Kimolos route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece and between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Kimolos fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Ios and Kimolos. More information about ANEK Lines
Hellenic Seaways Ios Kimolos
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Kimolos fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Ios and Kimolos. Hellenic Seaways operates 1 crossings a week to Kimolos from Ios and the journey time is 3 hours 10 min. More information about Hellenic Seaways
3 hours 10 min
1 crossings a week
Zante Ferries Ios Kimolos
Zante Ferries
Zakynthos Ferries was founded in 1990 and is based in Zakynthos, Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Kimolos fares and book a Zante Ferries ticket between Ios and Kimolos. Zante Ferries operates 1 crossings a week to Kimolos from Ios and the journey time is 2 hours 50 min. More information about Zante Ferries
2 hours 50 min
1 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Ios? Where do the boats arrive in Kimolos?

Port of departure in Ios

ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Zante Ferries ferries depart for Kimolos from the following ports in Ios:

Ios
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Port of arrival in Kimolos

Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or ANEK Lines ships arrive in Kimolos from the following ports:

Kimolos
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Ios to Kimolos, it will take you at least 2 hours 50 min to cover the 40 mi between Ios and Kimolos.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Ios and Kimolos in winter) and the ferry company (ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways and Zante Ferries). There are currently 1 crossings a week between Ios and Kimolos.

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Ios and Kimolos: ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways and Zante Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries.

Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Ios Kimolos ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Ios and Kimolos, you will travel 40 mi.

To go by boat from Ios to Kimolos, you can find prices ranging from £9 for the lowest, to £51 for the highest. The average price we observed was £28.

The first ferry leaves Ios at 08:35 for Kimolos.

The last ferry to Kimolos usually departs from Ios at 18:35.

What is a Ios to Kimolos ferry crossing like?

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Ios to Kimolos sea crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Ios Kimolos cruise on board ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Zante Ferries, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Ios to disembarkation in Kimolos. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Ios and Kimolos.

Ready for boarding in Ios

Before your Ios Kimolos ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:

  • Arrival time in Ios port / You should arrive in the port of Ios well in advance. Please check this with your Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or ANEK Lines company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Ios - Kimolos crossing / At the Ios ferry terminal, look for the ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Zante Ferries counters and present your passport and booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Kimolos / Watch out for voice messages in the Ios ferry terminal inviting you to board. If you are travelling by car, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or ANEK Lines staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

On board the ship between Ios and Kimolos

On Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or ANEK Lines ships, there is something for everyone. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

Disembarking the ferry in Kimolos

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Kimolos:

  • Kimolos Harbour is in sight / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Kimolos Harbour.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Kimolos Harbour.
  • Leave the ship and Kimolos is yours / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Kimolos harbour can give you a check. At last, your holiday in Kimolos has begun!

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