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How to get from Sifnos to Ios by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Sifnos to Ios can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Sifnos 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 Aegean Speed Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Zante Ferries or Aegean Sea Lines. This way you can find the best deal on a Sifnos Ios ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Sea Jets, Aegean Sea Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines 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 Sifnos to Ios simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Sifnos to Ios Ferry Information

Port of departure
Sifnos
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Ios
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
36 mi
Ferry Companies
Aegean Speed Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines
Frequency of crossings
4 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
1 hours 30 min
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Ferry Sifnos Ios: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Sifnos to Ios, you'll find tickets range from £10 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £54 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Sifnos to Ios route is £32. The average ferry crossing time from Sifnos to Ios is 4 hours 58 min. The slowest ferries will take 5 hours to reach Ios, while the fastest boats will arrive in Ios in 4 hours 55 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Sifnos at 03:20. The last boat to Ios leaves the port of Sifnos at 12:30.

Average price of a Sifnos to Ios ferry crossing
£32
Price range of ferries Sifnos Ios (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£10 - £54
Average crossing time Sifnos Ios
4 hours 58 min
Departure time of first ferry to Ios
03:20
Time last ferry leaves for Ios
12:30
Arrival time of first ferry to Ios
08:15
Arrival time of last ferry to Ios
17:30

Why travel by ferry from Sifnos to Ios?

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

Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
If you have children, there's no better way to travel from Sifnos to Ios as a family than by ferry. Everything is easier. As soon as you leave Sifnos, 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. This boat trip between Sifnos and Ios will remain an unforgettable moment for your children.
To not get tired, unlike in the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. Conversely, a Sifnos Ios boat trip is ultra relaxing. Ferries operated by Sea Jets, Aegean Sea Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines or Zante Ferries are designed with areas dedicated to relaxation or entertainment: lounges or cabins, outdoor solarium, bars and restaurants... No doubt you'll arrive in Ios completely relaxed.
So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
With the train, bus or plane, an excess of one free piece of luggage is often applied and each additional piece of luggage generates an additional cost. For the Sifnos to Ios crossing, as long as all your luggage is contained in your car, no supplement is required. If you are travelling without a car, then you will be restricted in your movements throughout the journey to Ios. However, it is worth asking the Sea Jets, Aegean Sea Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines or Zante Ferries staff if the ship has a luggage storage facility where you can leave your bags until you reach Ios.

Which companies operate between Sifnos and Ios?

If you want to travel between Sifnos and Ios by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Sea Jets, Aegean Sea Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines 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.

Sea Jets Sifnos Ios
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company established in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Sifnos-Ios fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Sifnos and Ios. Sea Jets operates 7 crossings a week to Ios from Sifnos and the journey time is 3 hours 50 min. More information about Sea Jets
3 hours 50 min
7 crossings a week
Aegean Sea Lines Sifnos Ios
Aegean Sea Lines
Aegean Sea Lines operates ferry services to Greece, including ferry services between the ports of Sifnos and Ios. On Vivanoda, you can compare Sifnos-Ios fares and book a Aegean Sea Lines ticket between Sifnos and Ios. More information about Aegean Sea Lines
Hellenic Seaways Sifnos 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 Sifnos-Ios fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Sifnos and Ios. Hellenic Seaways operates 7 crossings a week to Ios from Sifnos and the journey time is 1 hours 30 min. More information about Hellenic Seaways
1 hours 30 min
7 crossings a week
Aegean Speed Lines Sifnos Ios
Aegean Speed Lines
Aegean Speed Lines is a ferry company based in Greece that provides ferry services between the Greek islands and ports on the Greek mainland. On Vivanoda, you can compare Sifnos-Ios fares and book a Aegean Speed Lines ticket between Sifnos and Ios. More information about Aegean Speed Lines
Zante Ferries Sifnos Ios
Zante Ferries
Zakynthos Ferries was founded in 1990 and is based in Zakynthos, Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Sifnos-Ios fares and book a Zante Ferries ticket between Sifnos and Ios. Zante Ferries operates 4 crossings a week to Ios from Sifnos and the journey time is 3 hours 20 min. More information about Zante Ferries
3 hours 20 min
4 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Sifnos

Sea Jets, Aegean Sea Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines or Zante Ferries ferries depart for Ios from the following ports in Sifnos:

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Port of arrival in Ios

Zante Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Sea Lines or Sea Jets ships arrive in Ios from the following ports:

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Sifnos to Ios, it will take you at least 1 hours 30 min to cover the 36 mi between Sifnos and Ios.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Sifnos and Ios in winter) and the ferry company (Sea Jets, Aegean Sea Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines and Zante Ferries). There are currently 4 crossings a day between Sifnos and Ios.

There are 5 ferry companies operating between Sifnos and Ios: Sea Jets, Aegean Sea Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines and Zante Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines.

Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines 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 Sifnos 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 Sifnos and Ios, you will travel 36 mi.

To go by boat from Sifnos to Ios, you can find prices ranging from £10 for the lowest, to £54 for the highest. The average price we observed was £32.

The first ferry leaves Sifnos at 03:20 for Ios.

The last ferry to Ios usually departs from Sifnos at 12:30.

Experience a Sifnos to Ios ferry crossing

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Sifnos and Ios would be like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Aegean Speed Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Zante Ferries or Aegean Sea Lines ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Sifnos to disembarking in Ios. You will also find practical information about Sifnos and Ios.

Ready for boarding in Sifnos

Here are the steps to embark before your Sifnos Ios ferry journey begins:

  • Presentation at the port of Sifnos / You should arrive in the port of Sifnos well in advance. Please check this with your Zante Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Sea Lines or Sea Jets company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Sifnos Ios crossing / In Sifnos, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Zante Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Sea Lines or Sea Jets ticket offices at the Sifnos ferry terminal. If you are travelling by car, please stand in the reserved lanes. Check-in will take place directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Ios / Information messages are broadcast in the Sifnos ferry terminal to invite you to board. If you are travelling by car, Zante Ferries, Aegean Speed Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Sea Lines or Sea Jets staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

Life on board the ferry between Sifnos and Ios

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Sea Jets, Aegean Sea Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines 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

Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Ios:

  • The ferry enters Ios Harbour / You will not be able to return to your vehicle until the ferry has come to rest and tied up to the quay in Ios Harbour. There is no point in rushing. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Ios from the outside deck.
  • 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. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Ios. Finally, leave the port and Ios is waiting for you!

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