Ferry RouteSIF to PIR
Sifnos to Athens (Piraeus). Compare the operators, a real sailing day and dated fares, then search live times for your date.
Dated numbers: a Ferryhopper check or a one-day timetable sample, never live. The search shows live times and prices.
By George K. · Updated
Ferries from Kamares on Sifnos reach Piraeus in about 2 hr 25 min on Seajets high-speed boats, or 4 hr 15 min to 5 hr 10 min on the conventional ships of Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines. Ferryhopper showed a lowest adult fare of €35 in this direction when we checked on 24 September 2026. There are sailings all year, on 4 to 7 days a week, with fewer choices in winter.
Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of
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01Operators compared
Who sails this route, on what kind of boat, how long it takes and the lowest adult fare we found.
| Operator | Vessel type | Crossing time | Vehicles | Adult fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seajets | High-speed ferry | 2 hr 25 min to 2 hr 30 min | Not confirmed | €49.70 |
 Fast Ferries | Conventional ferry | 4 hr 15 min to 5 hr | Cars and motorbikes | €40.50 |
 Aegean Sea Lines | Conventional ferry | 5 hr to 5 hr 10 min | Cars and motorbikes | €38 |
Source: Ferryhopper route page, checked by our editors · as of
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02Fares
The lowest fares Ferryhopper showed for each party when we checked on 24 September 2026. Each row can come from a different sailing.
| Passengers | Sifnos (Kamares) → Piraeus | Piraeus → Sifnos (Kamares) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 adult | €35 | €40.50 |
| 2 adults | €70 | €80.99 |
| 2 adults and a car | €129 | €146 |
| 2 adults, 2 children and a car | €177.10 | €187.60 |
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. Each row is the cheapest figure found for that party, and rows can come from different sailings.
03Schedule by season
Ferryhopper lists boats from Sifnos to Piraeus in every month, on 4 to 7 days a week. Its operator table, based on last year's data, shows Fast Ferries on three to five days a week throughout the year, Aegean Sea Lines on two to five days in the cooler months, and Seajets in most months from March to November, running anywhere from once a week to every day. The high-speed service does not appear in the winter months, so from about December to February you will be on a conventional ship. We did not have a sampled timetable for this direction, so use the booking search on this page for exact departure times.
The Journey
For most visitors, this is the ferry home: the end of a Sifnos stay of long lunches, pottery villages and walks between chapels, and the start of the journey back to Athens and the airport. It is also the easiest way to move from the western Cyclades to the mainland if you are carrying on elsewhere in Greece.
Two kinds of boat make the trip. Seajets high-speed craft cover it in around two and a half hours from spring to late autumn, while the conventional ships of Fast Ferries run all year and take roughly twice as long, with Aegean Sea Lines adding sailings in the cooler months. The slower ships are cheaper, carry cars and have more room to walk around.
Your choice often comes down to what you are doing after you land. Piraeus is Athens' main port, about 15 km south of the city centre and some 45 km from the airport, so an arrival in the early afternoon leaves time to get to a flight or a hotel, while a late conventional arrival is best followed by a night in Athens. Leave a generous buffer before any flight, because a delay at sea is common on windy days.
Book early for July, August and the end of Greek holidays, when boats back to Athens fill with returning visitors. Outside summer, not every day has a sailing, so plan your last night on Sifnos around the ferry rather than the other way round.
Ferryhopper gives a shortest trip of 2 hours 25 minutes from Sifnos to Piraeus and a normal range of about 2.5 to 5.5 hours. The Seajets high-speed boats take 2 hours 25 to 2 hours 30 minutes. Fast Ferries is listed at 4 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours depending on the month and the stops, and Aegean Sea Lines at 5 hours to 5 hours 10 minutes. The distance between the two ports is about 76 nautical miles (around 141 km). The conventional ships take longer partly because they call at other islands on the way; check the stops for your sailing on the booking page.
04The ports
Departure port
SIF · 36.9833° N 24.6667° E
All Athens-bound boats leave from Kamares, the port of Sifnos, a seaside village with a beach, cafés, restaurants, shops, hotels, car hire, taxis and parking. The capital, Apollonia, is about 10 minutes away by car, so if you are staying inland, arrange a taxi or transfer in advance for early departures, when demand peaks before a big ship is due. Ferryhopper recommends being at the port at least an hour before departure in summer.
Arrival port
PIR · 37.9475° N 23.6412° E
Ferries from Sifnos usually tie up at gates E6, E7, E9 or E10 in Piraeus, Athens' main port. The berth can change, so check your ticket and the port signs. Central Athens is about 15 km away: metro Line 1 runs from Piraeus station to the city centre, and the tram also serves the port area. For the airport, about 45 km away, you can take the metro, a bus, the suburban railway or a taxi; allow plenty of time, as traffic around Athens can be heavy.
05On Board
The long crossing makes the choice of ticket matter. On the conventional ships you can buy a cabin for one to four people, inside or with a sea view, from around €105, which is worth it if you want to rest. Otherwise you sit in the air-conditioned lounges or out on deck, with snack bars and, on most ships, Wi-Fi. On the Seajets high-speed boats you stay indoors; numbered seats started from €46, and business or VIP seats from €77.70. Fast Ferries lets you bring as many bags as you can carry yourself, and Seajets allows 50 kg per passenger. Pets travel free, small ones in a carrier and larger ones in kennels or on a lead with a muzzle.
06Weather and cancellations
Heading north towards Athens, the ships sail straight into the summer meltemi, the north wind that is strongest in July and August. On windy days the Seajets high-speed boats slow down, arrive late or stay in port, while the Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines ships usually keep going, though they can also be held if the port authority judges conditions unsafe. If your sailing is cancelled, the operator will offer another departure or a refund; with only some days served outside summer, the next boat may be a day later. That is why a flight home should never be booked for the same afternoon as your ferry.
07Travel Tips
Book your ferry back before you book your flight, and leave several hours between the two.
If you have a car, the conventional ships are your option: two adults with a car started at €129.
For the fastest trip home, choose Seajets at about 2 hr 25 min, but check it runs in your month.
Pre-book a taxi from Apollonia or the villages to Kamares for early departures.
A cabin on the conventional ship makes a five-hour winter crossing far more comfortable.
Consider the Sifnos to Lavrio ferry, usually available from May to September, if you are staying near the airport.
08Alternatives
For the outward trip, see our Athens (Piraeus) to Sifnos page. If Piraeus sailings are full, the Sifnos to Lavrio ferry, usually available from May to September, lands you south-east of Athens and closer to the airport. You can also break the journey at Serifos or Milos, which have their own Piraeus boats. Sifnos has no airport, so the ferry is the only way off the island; the nearest airports are on Milos (MLO) and in Athens (ATH).
Times and fares on these links come from one-day timetable samples, not live data.
09Island Hopping
10Route matrix
Every direct route from Sifnos (Kamares) 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.
| Route | Fastest | Lowest fare | Sailings that day | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sifnos (Kamares) → Folegandros | 3h 40m | €8 | 1 | Fast Ferries |
| Sifnos (Kamares) → Kimolos | 20 min | €34.70 | 2 | Magic Sea Ferries, Seajets |
| Sifnos (Kamares) → Lavrio | Blue Star Ferries | |||
| Sifnos (Kamares) → Milos (Adamas) | 40 min | €18 | 5 | Seajets, Fast Ferries |
| Sifnos (Kamares) → Naxos | Seajets | |||
| Sifnos (Kamares) → Paros (Parikia) | 55 min | €77.70 | 1 | Seajets |
| Sifnos (Kamares) → PiraeusYou are here | Seajets, Fast Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines | |||
| Sifnos (Kamares) → Santorini (Athinios) | 6h 5m | €12.50 | 2 | Fast Ferries, Seajets |
| Sifnos (Kamares) → Serifos | 20 min | €16 | 4 | Seajets, Magic Sea Ferries |
Source: Ferryhopper timetable samples, one sailing day per route · sailing day
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Ferryhopper · live
Real-time sailings from Ferryhopper. Prices are per adult passenger.
| Operator | Departs | Duration | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAST FERRIESDIONISIOS SOLOMOS | 14:45 | 5h | €40.50 | Book |
| SEAJETSSUPER JET | 16:05 | 2h 30m | €68.70 | Book |
