A hilltop Chora · sandy bays · old iron mines
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Serifos is a rugged island of the Western Cyclades, close to Athens but still quiet. Its Chora tumbles down a steep hill above the port of Livadi, and the island has fine beaches such as Psili Ammos and Kalo Ampeli, and the remains of old iron mines at Megalo Livadi.
From Piraeus, Blue Star and Fast Ferries take about 3 h 45 m – 4 h (from €37), and Seajets about 2 hours (from €63.70). Sifnos is 20 minutes away.
The port, with a long beach, tavernas and most rooms.
For the views and the evenings, 2 km uphill by bus.
Serifos is the first stop on the western Cyclades line from Piraeus. Blue Star sails in the evening, Fast Ferries in the morning, and Seajets is the fastest.
| From | Companies | Fastest | Fares from | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piraeus | Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Seajets | 2 h | €37 | All year |
| Sifnos | Seajets | 20 min | €28.40 | All year |
| Milos | Seajets | 1 h 15 m | €45.70 | All year |
Children travel at reduced fares. Other discounts, such as for students, large families or people with disabilities, apply only to Greek citizens. For a group booking, ask us for a quote.
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October 2026 fares.
Ferries arrive at Livadi, the port village at the head of a sandy bay, below the Chora.
Blue Star shows your gate when you check in (online or at the port). Seajets usually leaves from gate E9 or E7 and sends you an SMS with the gate. Some sailings use E1 or E2, at the other end of the port, so always check and allow extra time.
At least an hour before departure with a vehicle, and 30–45 minutes on foot. The metro and the suburban train stop right by the Cyclades gates.
Leave at least 4 hours between your flight’s landing and the ferry’s departure. Choosing an Athens port.
Rooms and tavernas line the bay; a bus climbs to the Chora.
Rent a car or scooter for the beaches of the south and the mining villages.
Blue Star arrives late at night: tell your host.
No airport.
Taking a camper, motorhome, van or your boat on a trailer to Serifos? Big vehicles need a little more planning on Greek ferries. Here is what to know, for holidays and for business.
Give the exact length and height of your camper, van or car with caravan, including bike racks, roof boxes and tow bars. The ferry fare and deck space depend on them, and a vehicle bigger than booked may be refused or charged extra at the port.
Vehicles running on LPG or other gas, and hybrid or electric vehicles, must be declared when you book. Gas tanks may be filled to no more than 50% and EV batteries charged to no more than 40%. Make sure gas bottles are turned off before boarding.
Be at the port at least 1 hour before departure. Large vehicles are loaded in the order set by the port authority, so arriving early helps. Book well ahead in July and August: garage space for big vehicles runs out first.
Only the driver stays with the vehicle to drive it on and off; everyone else boards on foot. Nobody may stay in the vehicle during the crossing, so take what you need for the trip with you.
Taking your own boat? We also book ferry tickets for a car towing a boat trailer. Give the total length of car, trailer and boat together, and the height of the boat on the trailer, including any mast, frame or outboard engine.
Vans carrying goods, tools or equipment for work may be booked as commercial vehicles, with a different fare and different paperwork from a private car. Tell us what the vehicle carries and its weight.
Several vehicles and drivers on the same sailing, or regular crossings for a project? We book them together so your team travels on the same ship.
Length, height and weight decide the category. Include racks, ladders and trailers, and tell us if anything is loaded on the roof.
Commercial vehicles may need to be at the port earlier than cars. We confirm the exact check-in time and gate for your sailing.
Travelling for work? We issue an invoice in your company’s name. Send us the company name, address and VAT number with your quote request.
Fine sand and shallow water near Livadi.
A beautiful bay reached by a dirt road.
A beach and the ruins of the old iron mines.
White houses climbing to a castle.
A fortified monastery.
Serifos is low-key: bars on the beach at Livadi and a few in the Chora, open late in summer.
About 2 hours on Seajets and 3 h 45 m – 4 hours on Blue Star or Fast Ferries from Piraeus.
From €37 on Blue Star and Fast Ferries and €63.70 on Seajets (October 2026).
Yes, on Blue Star and Fast Ferries. Get a vehicle quote.
Blue Star shows your gate in Piraeus when you check in; Seajets usually leaves from E9 or E7.
