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How to get from Kimolos to Ios by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Kimolos to Ios can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Kimolos to Ios 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 Kimolos Ios 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 Kimolos to Ios simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Kimolos to Ios Ferry Information

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

To travel by ferry from Kimolos to Ios, you'll find tickets range from £9 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £9 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Kimolos to Ios route is £9. The average ferry crossing time from Kimolos to Ios is 2 hours 50 min. The slowest ferries will take 3 hours to reach Ios, while the fastest boats will arrive in Ios in 2 hours 40 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Kimolos at 08:05. The last boat to Ios leaves the port of Kimolos at 08:10.

Average price of a Kimolos to Ios ferry crossing
£9
Price range of ferries Kimolos Ios (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£9 - £9
Average crossing time Kimolos Ios
2 hours 50 min
Departure time of first ferry to Ios
08:05
Time last ferry leaves for Ios
08:10
Arrival time of first ferry to Ios
10:45
Arrival time of last ferry to Ios
11:10

Why travel by ferry from Kimolos to Ios?

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

To not get tired, unlike in the car
Because of the heightened alertness required to drive a car on long journeys, driving is exhausting. Conversely, a Kimolos Ios boat trip is ultra relaxing. 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 Ios completely relaxed.
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
If you have children, there's no better way to travel from Kimolos to Ios as a family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Kimolos, 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 Kimolos to Ios ferry trip for a long time.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
Every time we go on holiday on the coast, we look for the best view of the sea. During the Kimolos Ios crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Zante Ferries ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Everywhere, large windows give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to make the most of its soothing power.

Which companies operate between Kimolos and Ios?

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

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

Port of departure in Kimolos

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

Kimolos
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Port of arrival in Ios

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

Ios
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

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

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Kimolos and Ios in winter) and the ferry company (ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways and Zante Ferries). There are currently 3 crossings a week between Kimolos and Ios.

There are 3 ferry companies operating between Kimolos and Ios: 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 Kimolos Ios 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 Kimolos and Ios, you will travel 40 mi.

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

The first ferry leaves Kimolos at 08:05 for Ios.

The last ferry to Ios usually departs from Kimolos at 08:10.

Experience a Kimolos to Ios ferry crossing

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Kimolos to Ios sea crossing is like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Zante Ferries ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Kimolos to disembarking in Ios. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Kimolos and Ios.

Ready for boarding in Kimolos

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

  • Presentation at the port of Kimolos / You should arrive in the port of Kimolos 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 Kimolos - Ios crossing / In Kimolos, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways or ANEK Lines ticket offices at the Kimolos ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Ios / Watch out for voice messages in the Kimolos 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 Kimolos and Ios

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways or Zante Ferries ship as they wish. 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.

Ferry arrival in Ios

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Ios:

  • The ferry enters Ios Harbour / 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 Ios Harbour.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Ios Harbour.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Ios / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Ios harbour can give you a check. Finally, leave the port and Ios is waiting for you!

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