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Ferry from Sifnos to Milos (Adamas).

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Fastest crossing
40 minSeajets · checked 24 Sept 2026
Lowest adult fare
€6.50checked 24 Sept 2026
Ferry operators
4Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries +1
Sailings on the sample day
5sampled 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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Sifnos (Kamares) to Milos (Adamas): live times, seats and prices for your date.

Passengers
2 passengers

Lowest adult fare we found: €6.50, checked 24 September 2026.

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Sifnos (Kamares)Milos (Adamas)
Map of the ferry route from Sifnos (Kamares) to Milos (Adamas). Coastlines © OpenStreetMap contributors, Natural Earth

How do you get from Sifnos (Kamares) to Milos (Adamas) by ferry?

Sifnos to Milos is a short western Cyclades hop of about 18 nautical miles. Seajets high-speed boats cross in roughly 40 to 45 minutes, while Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines take about 1 hr 20 min to 2 hr 10 min. The lowest fare we saw on Ferryhopper on 24 September 2026 was €6.50. Boats run all year, three to seven days a week, with daily high-speed service in peak summer.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Sifnos (Kamares) to Milos (Adamas) 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 Sifnos (Kamares) to Milos (Adamas) route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare fromSailings, 12 Aug 2026
SeajetsChampion Jet 3, Super Jet, Champion Jet 1, Super Jet 2High-speed ferry40 to 55 minOn some boats€34.704
Blue Star FerriesConventional ferry1 hr 25 min to 2 hr 10 minCars and motorbikes€6.500
Fast FerriesDionisios SolomosConventional ferryabout 1 hr 25 minCars and motorbikes€181
Aegean Sea LinesConventional ferry1 hr 20 min to 2 hrCars and motorbikes€180

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

  • SeajetsThe bulk of summer sailings. On the 12 August 2026 sample day, four Seajets departures were listed at €39.90.
  • Blue Star FerriesThe cheapest way across, usually two or three days a week in last year's data.
  • Fast FerriesRan once or twice a week in last year's data; the Dionisios Solomos sailed at 11:25 on the sample day.
  • Aegean Sea LinesAppears in last year's monthly table for some months only; check the booking page for your date.

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02Timetable sample

Sifnos (Kamares) to Milos (Adamas) 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 Sifnos (Kamares) to Milos (Adamas) on 12 August 2026 (one-day sample)
DepartArriveOperatorVesselDurationFromSearch
10:2511:10SeajetsChampion Jet 345 min€39.90Book a sailing like the 10:25 one
11:1512:00SeajetsSuper Jet45 min€39.90Book a sailing like the 11:15 one
11:25Lowest fare12:50Fast FerriesDionisios Solomos1h 25m€18Book a sailing like the 11:25 one
18:0519:00SeajetsChampion Jet 155 min€39.90Book a sailing like the 18:05 one
19:15Fastest19:55SeajetsSuper Jet 240 min€39.90Book a sailing like the 19:15 one

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

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03Fares

Sifnos (Kamares) to Milos (Adamas) 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 Sifnos (Kamares) and Milos (Adamas), both directions
PassengersSifnos (Kamares) → Milos (Adamas)Milos (Adamas) → Sifnos (Kamares)
1 adult€6.50€6.50
2 adults€13€12.99
2 adults and a car€32.99€27
2 adults, 2 children and a car€40€94.70

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 figure is the cheapest found for that party on any sailing, so the rows can come from different ships and do not add up.

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04Schedule by season

Sifnos (Kamares) to Milos (Adamas) ferry schedule by season.

This is a year-round route. Ferryhopper lists sailings from January to December on three to seven days a week. Its month-by-month operator table is based on last year's data: in that pattern, Blue Star Ferries ran about two or three days a week through the year, Fast Ferries once or twice a week, Aegean Sea Lines one to three days a week in some months, and Seajets added high-speed trips from spring to autumn, reaching every day in the busiest months. For a feel of a peak day, the timetable sample for 12 August 2026 showed five departures from Sifnos: the first at 10:25 and the last at 19:15. Winter days can have no sailing at all, so check your exact date.

The Journey

The Sifnos (Kamares) to Milos (Adamas) crossing.

The ferry from Sifnos to Milos is a key Cyclades connection. The crossing takes about 45 min on the fastest vessels, with tickets from €6.50. Sailings run all year, thinning out in winter, operated by Aegean Sea Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries and Seajets.

Most people take this crossing as the second or third leg of a western Cyclades loop. Sifnos is the island of pottery workshops, walking paths and serious tavernas; Milos is the island of volcanic coastline, coloured cliffs and boat trips to beaches you cannot reach by road. Pairing them makes sense because the sea gap is small and the two islands feel completely different once you step off the boat.

You leave from Kamares, the harbour village on the west coast of Sifnos, and arrive in Adamas, the working port of Milos on the inside of its huge natural bay. Adamas is where the island buses to Plaka and the other villages start, so it is a convenient place to land even if you are staying in Plaka, Pollonia or one of the quieter villages.

Before you book, decide what matters more: speed or price. The high-speed boats are quick but cost several times more than the cheapest conventional seat, and the slow ships only run on some days of the week. If you are bringing a car, check that your chosen sailing takes vehicles. In July and August the high-speed departures fill up, so reserve a few days ahead.

How long the crossing takes

Expect anything from about 40 minutes to 2 hr 10 min, depending on the boat. Ferryhopper gives a normal range of 45 min to 2 hr for this pair. The Seajets catamarans are the quick option: most are listed at 40 to 45 minutes, and on 12 August 2026 the sample showed 40, 45 and 55 minute sailings. The conventional ships of Blue Star Ferries take about 1 hr 25 min to 2 hr 10 min, while Fast Ferries takes about 1 hr 25 min and Aegean Sea Lines 1 hr 20 min to 2 hr. Longer times usually mean the ship is running a multi-island line, so the timetable can shift if an earlier port is delayed.

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05The ports

Where the Sifnos (Kamares) to Milos (Adamas) ferry docks.

Departure port

Sifnos

SIF · 36.9833° N 24.6667° E

Boats for Milos leave from Kamares, the harbour village on the west coast of Sifnos, about a 10-minute drive from Apollonia, the capital. Waiting here is painless: the seafront has places to eat and drink, a few shops and hotels, car rentals, taxis, parking and even a children's playground. In peak summer several boats can be loading at once and the quay gets crowded, so arrive around 45 minutes early and listen for your vessel's name rather than following the crowd.

Arrival port

Milos

MLO · 36.7256° N 24.4489° E

You land in Adamas, the main port of Milos, set deep inside the island's sheltered bay. Plaka, the capital, is a short drive uphill, and the island's bus network starts from Adamas, with services to Plaka and other villages. Taxis can run short when a big ship comes in, so pre-booking helps in August. Adamas itself has plenty of places to eat, parking near the quay and free Wi-Fi around the port. Many visitors base themselves here because it is the easiest spot for day trips around the island and onward boats to Kimolos and beyond.

06On Board

On board the Sifnos (Kamares) to Milos (Adamas) ferry.

On a trip this short, comfort mostly means a decent seat and somewhere to buy a coffee. The Seajets catamarans have airline-style seating inside, with a business class upgrade on some sailings, and you stay seated for most of the journey. The conventional ships of Blue Star Ferries and the smaller lines give you more room to move, open decks for the view as you round into the bay of Milos, and a snack bar. Cabins are not normally offered or needed. Luggage rules are relaxed: there is no bag check-in, you leave suitcases in the luggage area on board, and around 50 kg per person is a sensible limit. Pets can travel on this route free of charge, but add them to the booking.

07Weather and cancellations

Wind, weather and cancellations on the Sifnos (Kamares) to Milos (Adamas) route.

The western Cyclades catch the meltemi, the dry north wind that blows hardest in July and August. It can make the short run from Kamares to Adamas lively, and the lighter high-speed catamarans feel it most. When wind is strong, the local port authority can keep boats in port, sometimes for a single departure and sometimes for a day. A cancelled ticket is rebooked or refunded by the operator through your booking, and since the slow ships only sail a few days a week, the realistic fallback in summer is usually the next Seajets departure. Keep a spare day before any flight home from Milos or Athens, and check the booking page on the morning you travel.

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08Travel Tips

Sifnos (Kamares) to Milos (Adamas) ferry travel tips.

  1. Choose a conventional sailing if budget matters: Blue Star Ferries fares start at €6.50, against €34.70 or more on Seajets.

  2. Get to Kamares about 45 minutes before departure in July and August, when several boats can share the quay.

  3. If you plan to explore Kimolos, stay in Adamas or Pollonia; Pollonia is the jumping-off point for the short Kimolos crossing.

  4. Book car space early if you are driving; vehicle space on the slower ships is limited on busy days.

  5. If you are prone to seasickness, prefer the larger conventional ship on windy days and sit low and central.

09Alternatives

Other ways between Sifnos (Kamares) and Milos (Adamas).

Travelling the other way is covered on our Milos to Sifnos page. If no direct boat suits your date, you can break the trip at Serifos, which has its own links to both islands (see Sifnos to Serifos and Serifos to Milos). Kimolos is another stepping stone, reached from Sifnos and connected to Milos by a very short crossing. Milos has an airport (MLO), but Sifnos has none, so flying is not a practical substitute on this pair. From the mainland, Milos is also reached directly from Piraeus and Lavrio.

The return crossingMilos (Adamas) → Sifnos (Kamares)40 min · from €39.90
Change boat in Folegandros
  1. Leg 1: Sifnos (Kamares) → Folegandros3h 40m · from €8
  2. Leg 2: Folegandros → Milos (Adamas)1h · from €7
Change boat in Paros (Parikia)
  1. Leg 1: Sifnos (Kamares) → Paros (Parikia)55 min · from €77.70
  2. Leg 2: Paros (Parikia) → Milos (Adamas)1h 45m · from €89.70
Change boat in Kimolos
  1. Leg 1: Sifnos (Kamares) → Kimolos20 min · from €34.70
  2. Leg 2: Kimolos → Milos (Adamas)
Change boat in Serifos
  1. Leg 1: Sifnos (Kamares) → Serifos20 min · from €16
  2. Leg 2: Serifos → Milos (Adamas)1h 15m · from €45.70

Other ferries to Milos (Adamas)

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

10Island Hopping

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11Route matrix

All ferry routes from Sifnos (Kamares).

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.

Direct ferry routes from Sifnos (Kamares): fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Sifnos (Kamares) → Folegandros3h 40m€81Fast Ferries
Sifnos (Kamares) → Kimolos20 min€34.702Magic Sea Ferries, Seajets
Sifnos (Kamares) → LavrioBlue Star Ferries
Sifnos (Kamares) → Milos (Adamas)You are here40 min€185Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines
Sifnos (Kamares) → NaxosSeajets
Sifnos (Kamares) → Paros (Parikia)55 min€77.701Seajets
Sifnos (Kamares) → PiraeusAegean Sea Lines, Fast Ferries, Seajets
Sifnos (Kamares) → Santorini (Athinios)6h 5m€12.502Fast Ferries, Seajets
Sifnos (Kamares) → Serifos20 min€164Seajets, Magic Sea Ferries

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

Questions

Sifnos (Kamares) to Milos (Adamas) ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • Between about 40 minutes and 2 hours. Seajets high-speed catamarans normally take 40 to 45 minutes, and Ferryhopper lists 40 minutes as the shortest trip in this direction. Conventional ships are slower: Fast Ferries takes about 1 hr 25 min, Aegean Sea Lines 1 hr 20 min to 2 hr, and Blue Star Ferries 1 hr 25 min to 2 hr 10 min. The reverse, Milos to Sifnos, runs on similar times.

  • The lowest fare we saw on Ferryhopper on 24 September 2026 was €6.50 for one adult, on Blue Star Ferries. Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines started at €18, and Seajets at €34.70 to €39.90. Indicative totals were €13 for two adults and €32.99 for two adults with a car. Prices move with the date, boat and demand, so check the booking page for your day.

  • It depends on the season. Sailings run on three to seven days a week all year. In high summer there are several a day: the Ferryhopper timetable sample for 12 August 2026 showed five departures from Sifnos, four by Seajets and one by Fast Ferries. In winter expect only a few sailings a week, mostly on conventional ships, and some days with none.

  • Yes. The conventional ships of Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines all carry vehicles, and many high-speed boats do too. Ferryhopper puts car fares from around €20 and motorbikes from around €4 per trip. An indicative two adults plus a car came to €32.99 from Sifnos. Add the vehicle when you book, since car space is limited on busy summer days.

  • Search your date in the booking box on this page, which runs on Ferryhopper, our ferry booking partner. It shows every operator and departure side by side with the current fare, and you pay and receive e-tickets through Ferryhopper. Keep the ticket on your phone, since many operators let you board straight from it, and arrive at Kamares about 45 minutes before departure in summer.

  • It depends on what you need. Seajets is the fastest and has the most summer departures, but fares start around €34.70. Blue Star Ferries is the cheapest, from €6.50, and carries cars, but runs only a couple of days a week and takes up to 2 hr 10 min. Fast Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines sit in between, from €18, on fewer days.

  • Times change with the season and the operator. As a guide, the Ferryhopper timetable sample for 12 August 2026 showed departures from Kamares at 10:25, 11:15, 11:25, 18:05 and 19:15, so a late-morning or early-evening crossing was easy on that day. Winter timetables are much thinner. Check the booking page for the exact times on your travel date.

  • In summer it can work on paper, because the crossing is under an hour on the high-speed boats. On the 12 August 2026 sample day, the first departure from Sifnos arrived in Adamas at 11:10. Whether you can get back the same evening depends on the Milos to Sifnos timetable for your date, so check that before committing. Most people find Milos deserves at least two or three nights.

  • Milos lies about 18 nautical miles, or roughly 33 km, south-west of Sifnos. That short distance is why the fastest boats need well under an hour. The slower ships take longer partly because they are bigger and slower, and partly because they run a longer line through the western Cyclades.

  • Yes. Seajets runs high-speed catamarans on this route from spring to autumn, crossing in about 40 to 45 minutes, and in last year's data it sailed every day in the busiest months. The trade-off is price: fares started at €34.70, while the slower Blue Star Ferries sailing started at €6.50. High-speed service is much rarer in winter.

  • Strong summer meltemi winds or winter storms can keep boats in port, and high-speed catamarans are affected first. The operator will then move you to another sailing or refund you through your booking. Keep your phone reachable for operator messages, and check the booking page the morning you travel if the forecast looks windy.

  • It leaves from Kamares, the harbour on the west coast of Sifnos, about 10 minutes by car from Apollonia. It arrives in Adamas, the main port of Milos, inside the island's big bay. From Adamas, buses run to Plaka and other villages, and taxis serve the port.

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