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Ferry from Kimolos to Piraeus.

Kimolos to Athens (Piraeus). 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
€39checked 24 Sept 2026
Ferry operators
3Fast Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Seajets

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By George K. · Updated

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

Passengers
2 passengers

Lowest adult fare we found: €39, checked 24 September 2026.

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

How do you get from Kimolos to Piraeus by ferry?

Kimolos to Piraeus is served by Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines on conventional ships, taking about 6 hr to 6 hr 15 min, and by a Seajets high-speed boat from June to September taking 3 hr 25 min to 3 hr 30 min. The lowest adult fare was €39 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

Kimolos to Piraeus 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 Kimolos to Piraeus route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
Fast FerriesConventional ferry6 hr to 6 hr 10 minCars and motorbikes€43.50
Aegean Sea LinesConventional ferry6 hr 5 min to 6 hr 15 minCars and motorbikes€42
SeajetsHigh-speed ferry3 hr 25 min to 3 hr 30 minNot confirmed€78.70

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

  • Fast FerriesListed in every month of Ferryhopper's table for this direction, on 1 to 3 days a week.
  • Aegean Sea LinesMainly outside summer: January, March, April and October to December, on 2 to 4 days a week.
  • SeajetsJune to September only, on 2 to 5 days a week.

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02Fares

Kimolos to Piraeus 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 Kimolos and Piraeus, both directions
PassengersKimolos → PiraeusPiraeus → Kimolos
1 adult€39€42
2 adults€78€87
2 adults and a car€140€148
2 adults, 2 children and a car€205€217

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. Outbound here means Kimolos to Piraeus. The Seajets high-speed boat started at €78.70 for one adult.

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03Schedule by season

Kimolos to Piraeus ferry schedule by season.

Ferries run from Kimolos to Piraeus all year, on 3 to 7 days a week according to Ferryhopper. Its monthly table for this direction shows Fast Ferries in every month, usually 2 or 3 days a week and once a week in late autumn; Aegean Sea Lines in January, March, April and October to December, on 2 to 4 days a week; and Seajets from June to September, on 5 days a week in July and August, 3 in June and 2 in September. October to December are based on last year's data. We have no sampled timetable for this direction, so we do not quote departure times here: check your date on the booking page.

Kimolos to Piraeus ferry schedule by month
MonthFrequency
JanuaryAegean Sea Lines 4 days, Fast Ferries 2 days a week
FebruaryFast Ferries 3 days a week
MarchAegean Sea Lines 2 days, Fast Ferries 2 days a week
AprilFast Ferries 3 days, Aegean Sea Lines 2 days a week
MayFast Ferries 2 days a week
JuneSeajets 3 days, Fast Ferries 2 days a week
JulySeajets 5 days, Fast Ferries 2 days a week
AugustSeajets 5 days, Fast Ferries 2 days a week
SeptemberSeajets 2 days, Fast Ferries 2 days a week
OctoberAegean Sea Lines 3 days, Fast Ferries once 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 once a week (last year's data)

The Journey

The Kimolos to Piraeus crossing.

Kimolos is often the last quiet stop of a western Cyclades trip, a short hop from Milos but a world away in pace. When it is time to head back to Athens, you do not have to go through Milos: direct ferries run from Psathi, the little port of Kimolos, all the way to Piraeus.

You have two kinds of boat to choose from. Conventional ferries from Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines sail all year and take about 6 hours, stopping at other islands on the way. From June to September, Seajets adds a high-speed boat that reaches Piraeus in 3 hr 25 min to 3 hr 30 min, which roughly halves the journey.

The price gap is large. When we checked, the conventional ships started at €42 to €43.50 in Ferryhopper's monthly data and the lowest single fare shown on the route was €39, while the Seajets boat started at €78.70. For a family with a car, the slow ferry is the obvious pick; for a couple racing to a flight, the summer fast boat can be worth the premium.

Service is not daily outside summer, and even in season each operator sails on selected days only. Pick your departure day first, especially if you have a flight to catch from Athens, and leave yourself a night in the city before an international flight. If nothing direct suits, crossing to Milos opens up many more sailings to Piraeus.

How long the crossing takes

The crossing takes 3 hr 25 min to 6 hr 15 min. The Seajets high-speed boat is fastest: 3 hr 25 min in September and 3 hr 30 min from June to August, according to Ferryhopper's monthly figures. The conventional ships take roughly twice as long: Fast Ferries 6 hr to 6 hr 10 min, and Aegean Sea Lines 6 hr 5 min to 6 hr 15 min. Ferryhopper's route summary gives 3 hr 25 min to 6 hr 10 min, so the slowest Aegean Sea Lines sailings sit just beyond it. Times vary with the stops the ship makes at other islands and with the weather, so treat them as a guide and check your sailing on the booking page.

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04The ports

Where the Kimolos to Piraeus ferry docks.

Departure port

Kimolos

KMS · 36.7833° N 24.5500° E

All direct boats to Piraeus leave from Psathi, the small harbour of Kimolos. Chorio, the main village, is about 1.5 km above it, an easy walk down with light bags; our route notes say there is no bus, so for heavier luggage arrange a taxi or a lift from your host the day before. The quay has cafés and tavernas where you can wait. Be there 20 to 30 minutes before departure, and a little earlier with a car. As the ship comes from other islands, it can run late, so check for updates on the morning you travel.

Arrival port

Athens (Piraeus)

PIR · 37.9475° N 23.6412° E

Ferries from Kimolos arrive at Piraeus, the main port of Athens, a huge and busy harbour. Metro Line 1 runs from Piraeus into central Athens and the tram serves the port area, while taxis queue outside the terminals. If you are heading straight to the airport, our route data puts the suburban railway from Piraeus at about an hour; allow extra time in traffic if you take a taxi. With a car, you drive off into the port roads and join the city traffic directly.

05On Board

On board the Kimolos to Piraeus ferry.

The conventional ships are the comfortable choice for a six-hour trip, with indoor lounges, outside decks and somewhere to buy food and coffee; numbered seats can be booked, and cabins are offered on the conventional ships. The Seajets boat is built for speed, with seated lounges and less outdoor space, which suits a crossing of three and a half hours. There is no luggage check-in on either: keep bags with you or in the luggage area. Bring water, snacks and a layer for the air-conditioning, and download anything you want to watch before you board.

06Weather and cancellations

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

The route crosses open water, and the summer meltemi, the north wind that is strongest in July and August, can make parts of the trip rough. The high-speed Seajets boat is the most likely to be delayed or held in port by the authorities in strong wind, while the Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines ships generally keep going, if sometimes late. If your boat is cancelled, the operator will offer a change or a refund. On a day of high winds, a conventional sailing or the short crossing to Milos for a bigger ship can be the quickest way out.

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07Travel Tips

Kimolos to Piraeus ferry travel tips.

  1. Short of time in summer? The Seajets boat saves about two and a half hours on the conventional ships.

  2. For the lowest fare, pick a Fast Ferries or Aegean Sea Lines sailing, from €42 to €43.50.

  3. Arrange your ride down to Psathi in advance: our route notes say Kimolos has no bus.

  4. Leave a night in Athens before an international flight.

  5. If the direct days do not fit, cross to Milos and choose from its many Piraeus sailings.

08Alternatives

Other ways between Kimolos and Piraeus.

For the outward trip, see our Athens (Piraeus) to Kimolos page. The most flexible alternative is to cross to Milos, which is very close and has frequent ferries to Piraeus, plus an airport (MLO) with flights to Athens (ATH); check flight options for your dates yourself. Kimolos also has boats to Sifnos, Paros, Santorini and Lavrio, south-east of Athens. Kimolos has no airport.

The return crossingPiraeus → Kimolos3h 25m · from €78.70
Change boat in Sifnos (Kamares)
  1. Leg 1: Kimolos → Sifnos (Kamares)
  2. Leg 2: Sifnos (Kamares) → Piraeus
Change boat in Milos (Adamas)
  1. Leg 1: Kimolos → Milos (Adamas)
  2. Leg 2: Milos (Adamas) → Piraeus
Change boat in Santorini (Athinios)
  1. Leg 1: Kimolos → Santorini (Athinios)
  2. Leg 2: Santorini (Athinios) → Piraeus

Other ferries to Piraeus

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

09Island Hopping

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10Route matrix

All ferry routes from Kimolos.

Every direct route from Kimolos 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 Kimolos: fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Kimolos → LavrioBlue Star Ferries
Kimolos → Milos (Adamas)Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Kimolos → PiraeusYou are hereFast Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Seajets
Kimolos → Santorini (Athinios)Fast Ferries
Kimolos → Sifnos (Kamares)Aegean Sea Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Magic Sea Ferries, Seajets

Questions

Kimolos to Piraeus ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • Between 3 hr 25 min and 6 hr 15 min. The Seajets high-speed boat takes 3 hr 25 min to 3 hr 30 min and runs from June to September. The conventional ships take about 6 hours: Fast Ferries 6 hr to 6 hr 10 min and Aegean Sea Lines 6 hr 5 min to 6 hr 15 min.

  • The lowest adult fare shown was €39 when we checked Ferryhopper on 24 September 2026. Two adults came to €78, two adults with a car to €140 and a family of four with a car to €205. The Seajets high-speed boat starts at €78.70 per adult.

  • On 3 to 7 days a week, all year, according to Ferryhopper. Fast Ferries sails in every month, Aegean Sea Lines mainly from October to April, and Seajets from June to September, up to 5 days a week in July and August. Check the weekday for your date.

  • Yes, on the conventional ships of Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines. Two adults with a car came to €140 on Ferryhopper when we checked. Book vehicle space ahead in summer, and be at Psathi a little earlier than foot passengers.

  • For speed, Seajets: 3 hr 25 min to 3 hr 30 min, June to September, from €78.70. For price and space, Aegean Sea Lines from €42 or Fast Ferries from €43.50, both taking about 6 hours and carrying cars. Choose by date, since each runs on selected days.

  • Search your date in our booking box, powered by Ferryhopper, to see every operator sailing that day and book there. Your e-ticket goes to your phone and you board with it, so there is nothing to collect at Psathi. Book early for July and August.

  • The crossing is at most about 6 hr 15 min, so it is not an overnight trip in the usual sense. We do not have departure times for this direction; check the booking page for your date to see when the ship leaves and when it reaches Piraeus.

  • Yes, in summer. Seajets runs a high-speed boat from June to September that reaches Piraeus in 3 hr 25 min to 3 hr 30 min, from €78.70. From October to May only the conventional ships sail, taking about 6 hours.

  • From Psathi, the island's port. Chorio is about 1.5 km uphill; our route notes say there is no bus, so arrange a taxi or a lift if you have heavy bags. Aim to be at the port 20 to 30 minutes before departure.

  • The Seajets high-speed boat is the one most affected by strong summer winds and may be held in port; the conventional ships usually sail. The operator will offer a change or a refund. A conventional sailing, or the short crossing to Milos for a bigger ship, is often the best fallback.

  • Yes, if you take an early enough ferry: the fastest boat takes 3 hr 25 min and the suburban railway from Piraeus to the airport about an hour. For an international flight, a night in Athens is safer, as winds can delay or cancel sailings.

  • The same three companies sail there: Seajets in summer from 3 hr 25 min, and Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines in about 6 hours, with fares from €42 when we checked. See our Athens (Piraeus) to Kimolos page.

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