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Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Kimolos.

Athens (Piraeus) to Kimolos. Compare the operators, a real sailing day and dated fares, then search live times for your date.

Fastest crossing
3h 25mSeajets · checked 24 Sept 2026
Lowest adult fare
€42checked 24 Sept 2026
Ferry operators
3Fast Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Seajets
Sailings on the sample day
1sampled 12 Aug 2026

Dated numbers: a Ferryhopper check or a one-day timetable sample, never live. The search shows live times and prices.

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By George K. · Updated

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Piraeus to Kimolos: live times, seats and prices for your date.

Passengers
2 passengers

Lowest adult fare we found: €42, checked 24 September 2026.

Live availability and booking via Ferryhopper, our ferry booking partner.

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Map of the ferry route from Piraeus to Kimolos. Coastlines © OpenStreetMap contributors, Natural Earth

How do you get from Piraeus to Kimolos by ferry?

Three companies sail from Piraeus to Kimolos: Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines on conventional ships taking about 6 hours, and Seajets on a high-speed boat taking 3 hr 25 min from June to September. Crossings range from 3 hr 25 min to 8 hr 10 min. Fares started at €42 for one adult when we checked Ferryhopper on 24 September 2026. Boats run all year, on 3 to 7 days a week.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Piraeus to Kimolos ferry operators compared.

Who sails this route, on what kind of boat, how long it takes and the lowest adult fare we found.

Ferry companies on the Piraeus to Kimolos route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare fromSailings, 12 Aug 2026
Fast FerriesConventional ferry5 hr 54 min to 6 hr 20 minCars and motorbikes€43.500
Aegean Sea LinesConventional ferry5 hr 55 min to 6 hr 10 minCars and motorbikes€420
SeajetsChampion Jet 1High-speed ferryabout 3 hr 25 minNot confirmed€78.701

Source: Ferryhopper route page, checked by our editors · as of

  • Fast FerriesSails in every month of Ferryhopper's table, on 1 to 4 days a week. Cabins and numbered seats available.
  • Aegean Sea LinesMainly outside the summer: listed in January, March, April and October to December, on 1 to 3 days a week.
  • SeajetsSummer only, June to September, on 2 to 5 days a week. On 12 August 2026 the Champion Jet 1 left Piraeus at 15:00, arriving at 18:25.

02Timetable sample

Piraeus to Kimolos ferry timetable 2026.

Every direct sailing on one real day, 12 August 2026, as Ferryhopper listed it. It shows the pattern, not a live timetable: times and fares change by date.

Sailings from Piraeus to Kimolos on 12 August 2026 (one-day sample)
DepartArriveOperatorVesselDurationFromSearch
15:00FastestLowest fare18:25SeajetsChampion Jet 13h 25m€78.70Book a sailing like the 15:00 one

Source: Ferryhopper timetable sample, one sailing day · sailing day

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03Fares

Piraeus to Kimolos ferry prices.

The lowest fares Ferryhopper showed for each party when we checked on 24 September 2026. Each row can come from a different sailing.

Lowest fares between Piraeus and Kimolos, both directions
PassengersPiraeus → KimolosKimolos → Piraeus
1 adult€42€39
2 adults€87€78
2 adults and a car€148€140
2 adults, 2 children and a car€217€205

Source: Ferryhopper route page · checked

Lowest fares shown on Ferryhopper when we checked on 2026-09-24. Fares change with the date, vessel and demand; the booking page shows the current price for your date. Each row is the lowest figure seen for that party, so rows may come from different sailings. The Seajets high-speed boat started higher, at €78.70 for one adult.

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04Schedule by season

Piraeus to Kimolos ferry schedule by season.

Kimolos has boats from Piraeus all year, on 3 to 7 days a week according to Ferryhopper. Fast Ferries appears in every month, usually 2 to 4 days a week. Aegean Sea Lines adds 1 to 3 days a week in January, March and April and again from October to December, while Seajets runs its high-speed boat from June to September, up to 5 days a week in July and September. The October to December figures come from last year's data. On 12 August 2026, the day we sampled, there was one direct departure, the Seajets boat at 15:00; conventional sailings run on other days, so check your date on the booking page.

Piraeus to Kimolos ferry schedule by month
MonthFrequency
JanuaryFast Ferries 3 days, Aegean Sea Lines 3 days a week
FebruaryFast Ferries 2 days a week
MarchFast Ferries 3 days, Aegean Sea Lines 2 days a week
AprilFast Ferries 4 days, Aegean Sea Lines once a week
MayFast Ferries 3 days a week
JuneFast Ferries 2 days, Seajets 2 days a week
JulyFast Ferries 3 days, Seajets 5 days a week
AugustFast Ferries 2 days, Seajets 2 days a week
SeptemberFast Ferries 2 days, Seajets 5 days a week
OctoberFast Ferries 2 days, Aegean Sea Lines 2 days a week (last year's data)
NovemberAegean Sea Lines 2 days, Fast Ferries once a week (last year's data)
DecemberAegean Sea Lines 3 days, Fast Ferries 2 days a week (last year's data)

The Journey

The Piraeus to Kimolos crossing.

Kimolos is the small, pale island facing Milos across a narrow strait, and it is far quieter than its busy neighbour. Volcanic rock, chalky cliffs and sandy coves ring the coast, and life centres on Chorio, the village just above the port. People come for swimming, walking and a slow pace, often as a quieter base or side trip next to Milos.

From Athens you have a real choice of ship. For most of the year the route is served by conventional ferries from Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines, which call at other islands on the way and take around 6 hours. From June to September Seajets adds a high-speed boat that does the trip in 3 hr 25 min. On 12 August 2026, the day we sampled, that boat, the Champion Jet 1, left Piraeus at 15:00 and was due in Kimolos at 18:25.

The two options differ a lot in price. The conventional ships started at €42 to €43.50 for one adult in Ferryhopper's data, while the Seajets boat started at €78.70. If you are not in a hurry, the slow ship is cheaper, carries cars comfortably and has cabins; if you want to arrive in time for a swim, the summer high-speed boat saves around two and a half hours.

Kimolos has no daily sailings in the low season, so check the weekday before booking. Accommodation on the island is limited and sells out in July and August, and so do car spaces on the ferries. Book both early, then relax: from the port you can walk up to Chorio in about 15 minutes.

How long the crossing takes

It depends on the ship. The Seajets high-speed boat is quickest at 3 hr 25 min, both in Ferryhopper's monthly figures and on our 12 August 2026 sample. The conventional ferries of Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines take 5 hr 54 min to 6 hr 20 min in the monthly table, and Ferryhopper's route summary allows 5 hr 40 min to 8 hr 10 min for the slower sailings, depending on the vessel, the stops and the weather. So the full range is 3 hr 25 min to 8 hr 10 min. Ferryhopper's FAQ also says no high-speed boats run on the route, which contradicts its own table and our sample; the Seajets boat is a summer service, so for other months that statement holds. The distance is about 80 nautical miles, around 150 km.

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05The ports

Where the Piraeus to Kimolos ferry docks.

Departure port

Athens (Piraeus)

PIR · 37.9475° N 23.6412° E

Kimolos sailings leave from Piraeus, the main port of Athens, about 15 km south of the city centre and 45 km from Athens International Airport. Metro Line 1 and the tram run to the port, and buses, the suburban railway, taxis and cars are other ways in. Ferryhopper says Kimolos boats usually use gates E6 and E7, but gates can change, so check your booking and the display boards on the day. Piraeus is crowded in summer, so arrive at least an hour before departure, and earlier with a vehicle.

Arrival port

Kimolos

KMS · 36.7833° N 24.5500° E

All ferries dock at Psathi, the main port of Kimolos, a small harbour with a lot packed in: cafés, tavernas, bars, shops and places to stay, plus an ATM, car hire and a little parking area. Chorio, the island's main village, is a 15-minute walk uphill or about 3 minutes by car, so many visitors simply walk up with their bags. If you are staying on the far side of the island or arriving late in the evening, ask your host about a pickup or book a hire car in advance.

06On Board

On board the Piraeus to Kimolos ferry.

On the conventional ferries you get air-conditioned lounges, seats out on deck, and cafés and bars for a meal or a coffee, plus a Wi-Fi hotspot. Ferryhopper says all ferries on the route have cabins as well as numbered seats, and on a six-hour trip a cabin is a pleasant upgrade. There is no luggage check-in: keep bags beside you or in the luggage area, and stay under about 50 kg. Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines are relaxed about bag size. Pets can travel with the right documents.

07Weather and cancellations

Wind, weather and cancellations on the Piraeus to Kimolos route.

The western Cyclades take the full force of the summer meltemi, the north wind that peaks in July and August. It hits the high-speed Seajets boat hardest, and in strong winds it may be delayed or kept in port, while the conventional Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines ships usually keep sailing, sometimes late. The port authority can suspend departures when the sea is dangerous. If your boat is cancelled, the operator will offer a change or a refund. Ask about a conventional sailing on the same or the next day, or a boat to Milos and the short crossing to Kimolos.

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08Travel Tips

Piraeus to Kimolos ferry travel tips.

  1. For speed, book the summer Seajets boat (3 hr 25 min); for price and space, take a conventional ferry from €42.

  2. Check the weekday: outside summer there are only a few sailings a week.

  3. Book rooms on Kimolos before your ferry; the island has limited accommodation.

  4. Chorio is a 15-minute walk from Psathi, so light luggage makes arrival easy.

  5. Arrive at Piraeus at least an hour early and confirm your gate, usually E6 or E7.

09Alternatives

Other ways between Piraeus and Kimolos.

For the trip back, see our Kimolos to Athens (Piraeus) page. Kimolos also has ferries from Lavrio, south-east of Athens, and from Milos, Sifnos, Paros and Santorini. Milos is the practical hub: it has many more sailings from Piraeus and an airport (MLO), and Kimolos is a short hop away. Kimolos has no airport. If you plan to fly into Milos, check flight options yourself for your dates.

The return crossingKimolos → Piraeus
Change boat in Sifnos (Kamares)
  1. Leg 1: Piraeus → Sifnos (Kamares)2h 30m · from €40.50
  2. Leg 2: Sifnos (Kamares) → Kimolos20 min · from €34.70
Change boat in Milos (Adamas)
  1. Leg 1: Piraeus → Milos (Adamas)2h 30m · from €41
  2. Leg 2: Milos (Adamas) → Kimolos25 min · from €24.70
Change boat in Santorini (Athinios)
  1. Leg 1: Piraeus → Santorini (Athinios)5h · from €48
  2. Leg 2: Santorini (Athinios) → Kimolos

Other ferries to Kimolos

Times and fares on these links come from one-day timetable samples, not live data.

10Island Hopping

Island hopping from Kimolos.

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11Route matrix

All ferry routes from Piraeus.

Every direct route from Piraeus with a page on Discover Cyclades, with the fastest crossing and lowest fare from its one-day timetable sample. The route you are reading is marked.

Direct ferry routes from Piraeus: fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Piraeus → Amorgos (Katapola)Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Piraeus → AnafiBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Piraeus → Donousa6h 45m€52.501Blue Star Ferries
Piraeus → Folegandros3h 40m€482Fast Ferries, Seajets
Piraeus → Ios4h 15m€485Fast Ferries, Seajets, Blue Star Ferries
Piraeus → IrakliaBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Piraeus → KimolosYou are here3h 25m€78.701Fast Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Seajets
Piraeus → Koufonisia4h€84.701Seajets
Piraeus → Kythnos (Merihas)1h 35m€49.701Seajets
Piraeus → Milos (Adamas)2h 30m€416Fast Ferries, Seajets, Minoan Lines, Anek Lines
Piraeus → Mykonos2h 40m€535Seajets, Blue Star Ferries
Piraeus → Naxos3h 15m€52.507Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Piraeus → Paros (Parikia)2h 40m€516Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Piraeus → Santorini (Athinios)5h€488Fast Ferries, Seajets, Blue Star Ferries
Piraeus → SchinoussaBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Piraeus → Serifos2h€373Seajets, Anek Lines
Piraeus → Sifnos (Kamares)2h 30m€40.503Fast Ferries, Seajets
Piraeus → Sikinos9h€481Fast Ferries
Piraeus → Syros (Ermoupoli)2h€46.505Seajets, Blue Star Ferries
Piraeus → Tinos2h 25m€502Blue Star Ferries, Seajets

Source: Ferryhopper timetable samples, one sailing day per route · sailing day

Questions

Piraeus to Kimolos ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • From 3 hr 25 min to 8 hr 10 min. The Seajets high-speed boat takes 3 hr 25 min and runs from June to September. The conventional ships of Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines take about 5 hr 54 min to 6 hr 20 min in Ferryhopper's monthly figures, and up to 8 hr 10 min on slower sailings.

  • From €42 for one adult when we checked Ferryhopper on 24 September 2026. Two adults came to €87, two adults with a car to €148 and a family of four with a car to €217. The Seajets high-speed boat started at €78.70 per adult.

  • Usually one direct sailing on a sailing day, and not every day: Ferryhopper shows boats on 3 to 7 days a week. On our 12 August 2026 sample there was a single departure, Seajets at 15:00. Check the weekday for your trip on the booking page.

  • Yes. The conventional ships of Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines carry vehicles, and two adults with a car came to €148 on Ferryhopper when we checked. Car spaces are limited in summer, so book early. Kimolos is small and walkable around Chorio, so a car is optional.

  • Use our booking box, which is powered by Ferryhopper: it shows all three operators for your date. You can check in online and board with your e-ticket on your phone, without collecting paper tickets at Piraeus. Reserve cabins and car spaces early in July and August.

  • It depends on your priority. Seajets is fastest, 3 hr 25 min, but only runs June to September and starts at €78.70. Aegean Sea Lines, from €42, and Fast Ferries, from €43.50, are cheaper and slower at around 6 hours, and they carry cars and have cabins.

  • On 12 August 2026, the day we sampled, the Seajets Champion Jet 1 left Piraeus at 15:00 and was due in Kimolos at 18:25. Conventional sailings run on other days at different times, so check the booking page for your date.

  • No. Even the fastest boat takes 3 hr 25 min each way and there is at most one direct sailing on a given day, so a same-day return is not possible. A popular alternative is to stay on Milos and visit Kimolos for the day by the short local crossing.

  • In summer, yes. Seajets runs a high-speed boat from June to September taking 3 hr 25 min, according to Ferryhopper's monthly table and our August sample, even though Ferryhopper's FAQ says there are none. From October to May only conventional ships run.

  • At Psathi, the island's main port. Chorio, the main village, is about a 15-minute walk or a 3-minute drive away. At the port you will find cafés, tavernas, shops, hotels, an ATM, car hire and a small car park.

  • Strong summer meltemi winds mostly affect the Seajets high-speed boat, which can be delayed or held by the port authority; the conventional ships usually sail. The operator will offer a change or a refund. Ask about the next conventional sailing, or go via Milos, which has more boats and is a short crossing from Kimolos.

  • The same three companies sail back, from 3 hr 25 min on Seajets in summer to about 6 hr 15 min on the conventional ships, with fares from €39 on Ferryhopper when we checked. See our Kimolos to Athens (Piraeus) page.

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