FAST FERRIESCONVENTIONAL
Piraeus → SikinosExample sailing · 31 October 2026
07:15Piraeus
8h 20mby day
15:35Sikinos
- Seat
- Deck / economy
- Vehicles
- Cars, campers and vans
- Fare for
- 1 adult · one way · no vehicle
Fare from€48.00
Economy1 adult · one way
Sikinos by ferry
Sikinos is a small, quiet island between Ios and Folegandros, with fewer than 300 inhabitants. Its twin villages, Chora and Kastro, sit high above the sea, and a path leads to Episkopi, a Roman tomb later turned into a church.
Fast Ferries sails from Piraeus on some days (about 8 h 20 m, from €48). Sikinos is only 25 minutes from Ios (from €3.50) and 40 minutes from Folegandros, on local ferries and Blue Star.
Stay in Alopronia
The port, with a sandy beach and a few rooms and tavernas.
Stay in the Chora
The cliff-top village, 3 km uphill, for views and quiet.
Ferry routes & prices
Sikinos is easiest from Ios or Folegandros, linked by local ferries and Blue Star. Fast Ferries sails from Piraeus on some days.
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| From | Companies | Fastest | Fares from | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piraeus | Fast Ferries | 8 h 20 m | €48 | Some days |
| Ios | Local ferry, Blue Star | 25 min | €3.50 | All year |
| Folegandros | Local ferry, Blue Star | 40 min | €4.50 | All year |
| Santorini | Local ferry | 1 h 40 m | €11 | Some days |
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.
Arriving & getting around
Where does the boat arrive?
Ferries arrive at Alopronia, the small port village with a sandy beach. A bus meets the ferries and climbs to the Chora.
Leaving from Piraeus
Gates in Piraeus
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.
When to be at the port
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.
Flying into Athens?
Leave at least 4 hours between your flight’s landing and the ferry’s departure. Choosing an Athens port.
On the island
From the port
A small bus meets most ferries; otherwise arrange a taxi with your host.
Walking
Paths lead from the Chora to Episkopi and the monastery of Zoodochos Pigi.
Supplies
Few shops: bring cash.
Flying
No airport. Fly to Santorini and continue by ferry.
Campers, vans & vehicles
Taking a camper, motorhome, van or your boat on a trailer to Sikinos? Big vehicles need a little more planning on Greek ferries. Here is what to know, for holidays and for business.
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Measure and declare
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.
2
Gas and fuel
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.
3
At the port
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.
4
On board
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.
5
Boat on a trailer
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.
On Sikinos: wild camping is not allowed in Greece. You can park a camper wherever car parking is allowed, but setting up camp outside a campsite can be fined. There are very few roads.
1
Vans and goods
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.
2
Teams and fleets
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.
3
Exact dimensions
Length, height and weight decide the category. Include racks, ladders and trailers, and tell us if anything is loaded on the roof.
4
Timing
Commercial vehicles may need to be at the port earlier than cars. We confirm the exact check-in time and gate for your sailing.
5
Company invoice
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.
Beaches & things to see
Port
Alopronia
A sandy beach in the port.
South
Agios Georgios
A quiet bay reached by road.
West
Episkopi
A Roman monument turned into a church.
Chora
Kastro
A fortified village around a square.
East
Malta
Ancient ruins and a beach, by boat or path.
Evenings & nightlife
Sikinos is for peaceful evenings in the Chora and in Alopronia’s tavernas.
Ferry companies serving Sikinos
Sikinos ferry FAQ
How do I get to Sikinos?
Via Ios or Folegandros (25–40 minutes), or Fast Ferries from Piraeus on some days (about 8 h 20 m).
How much is the ferry to Sikinos?
From €3.50 from Ios and €48 from Piraeus (October 2026).
Do I need a car on Sikinos?
Not necessarily: a bus links the port and the Chora, and paths lead to the sights.