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How to get from Volos to Skopelos by ferry ?

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

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

Most Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins 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 Volos to Skopelos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Volos to Skopelos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Volos
Greece
Thessaly
Port of Arrival
Skopelos
Greece
Sporades Islands
Distance
46 mi
Ferry Companies
Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins
Frequency of crossings
3 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
2 hours 50 min
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Ferry Volos Skopelos: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Volos to Skopelos, you'll find tickets range from £33 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £173 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Volos to Skopelos route is £74. The average ferry crossing time from Volos to Skopelos is 3 hours 30 min. The slowest ferries will take 4 hours 15 min to reach Skopelos, while the fastest boats will arrive in Skopelos in 2 hours 35 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Volos at 07:30. The last boat to Skopelos leaves the port of Volos at 14:00.

Average price of a Volos to Skopelos ferry crossing
£74
Price range of ferries Volos Skopelos (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£33 - £173
Average crossing time Volos Skopelos
3 hours 30 min
Departure time of first ferry to Skopelos
07:30
Time last ferry leaves for Skopelos
14:00
Arrival time of first ferry to Skopelos
11:05
Arrival time of last ferry to Skopelos
16:35

Why travel by ferry from Volos to Skopelos?

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

Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
Travelling by ferry is simply the ideal way to travel between Volos and Skopelos when you are with your family and especially with children. Everything is easier. As soon as you leave Volos, 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. On board the ferry to Skopelos, time flies by faster than you think and this maritime experience between Volos and Skopelos will remain unforgettable for your children for a long time.
Not to be bored on board... unlike the plane
If you compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to get from Volos to Skopelos. But it's not always pleasant to be tied to your seat for long hours. On the other hand, during the Volos Skopelos crossing on the Aegean Flying Dolphins, Anes Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways ferry, you have total freedom in your activities, to eat, walk, entertain or rest. A flight will never provide you with so many services during the trip.
To not get tired, unlike in the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. The Volos Skopelos ferry journey is the opposite! Ferries operated by Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins are designed with areas dedicated to relaxation or entertainment: lounges or cabins, outdoor solarium, bars and restaurants... You arrive in Skopelos stress-free and totally relaxed.

Which companies operate between Volos and Skopelos?

If you want to travel between Volos and Skopelos by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins 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.

Hellenic Seaways Volos Skopelos
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 Volos-Skopelos fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Volos and Skopelos. Hellenic Seaways operates 14 crossings a week to Skopelos from Volos and the journey time is 2 hours 50 min. More information about Hellenic Seaways
2 hours 50 min
14 crossings a week
Sea Jets Volos Skopelos
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 Volos-Skopelos fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Volos and Skopelos. More information about Sea Jets
Anes Ferries Volos Skopelos
Anes Ferries
Anes Ferries is a ferry company based in Venice, Italy. It offers ferry crossings to several destinations in Italy, Croatia and Albania. On Vivanoda, you can compare Volos-Skopelos fares and book a Anes Ferries ticket between Volos and Skopelos. Anes Ferries operates 4 crossings a week to Skopelos from Volos and the journey time is 4 hours 30 min. More information about Anes Ferries
4 hours 30 min
4 crossings a week
Aegean Flying Dolphins Volos Skopelos
Aegean Flying Dolphins
Aegean Flying Dolphins operates ferry services to Greece, including ferry services between the ports of Volos and Skopelos. On Vivanoda, you can compare Volos-Skopelos fares and book a Aegean Flying Dolphins ticket between Volos and Skopelos. More information about Aegean Flying Dolphins

Where do the ferries leave from in Volos? Where do the boats arrive in Skopelos?

Port of departure in Volos

Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins ferries depart for Skopelos from the following ports in Volos:

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Port of arrival in Skopelos

Aegean Flying Dolphins, Anes Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways ships arrive in Skopelos from the following ports:

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Volos to Skopelos, it will take you at least 2 hours 50 min to cover the 46 mi between Volos and Skopelos.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Volos and Skopelos in winter) and the ferry company (Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries and Aegean Flying Dolphins). There are currently 3 crossings a day between Volos and Skopelos.

There are 4 ferry companies operating between Volos and Skopelos: Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries and Aegean Flying Dolphins.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins.

Before booking, compare the prices of Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins 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 Volos Skopelos 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 Volos and Skopelos, you will travel 46 mi.

To go by boat from Volos to Skopelos, you can find prices ranging from £33 for the lowest, to £173 for the highest. The average price we observed was £74.

The first ferry leaves Volos at 07:30 for Skopelos.

The last ferry to Skopelos usually departs from Volos at 14:00.

Experience a Volos to Skopelos ferry crossing

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Volos and Skopelos would be like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Volos to disembarkation in Skopelos, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries and Aegean Flying Dolphins. You will also find practical information about Volos and Skopelos.

Boarding in Volos

Before you set off on your Volos Skopelos ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:

  • Arrival time in Volos port / You should arrive at the Volos ferry terminal within the time limit set by Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins. After this time, the company may refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Volos Skopelos crossing / Go to the Aegean Flying Dolphins, Anes Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways desk at Volos ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your booking number. 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 Skopelos / From the Volos ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. By car, follow the instructions of Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the ship between Volos and Skopelos

On Aegean Flying Dolphins, Anes Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways ships, there is something for everyone. While some people will be inclined to relax in a cosy lounge, others will be keen to shop in the boutiques or eat at the self-service restaurant.

Skopelos is in sight, disembarkation imminent!

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

  • Approaching Skopelos Harbour / You will be allowed to return to the ship's garage once the ferry has docked. There is no need to rush. If you want to wait, we recommend that you watch the entry into Skopelos Harbour from the outer decks.
  • If you are in a cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Skopelos Harbour.
  • Leave the ship and Skopelos is yours / You can get your car out of the ferry's huge garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. As a pedestrian, you will get out even faster. In Skopelos you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, your stay in Skopelos begins in earnest!

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