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Ferry from Sikinos to Piraeus.

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

Fastest crossing
7hFast Ferries · checked 24 Sept 2026
Lowest adult fare
€48checked 24 Sept 2026
Ferry operators
1Fast Ferries

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By George K. · Updated

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

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Lowest adult fare we found: €48, checked 24 September 2026.

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

How do you get from Sikinos to Piraeus by ferry?

Fast Ferries runs the direct boat from Sikinos to Piraeus on a conventional ship. Ferryhopper lists crossings of 7 hr to 8 hr 25 min in this direction, as the ship calls at other islands on the way. The lowest adult fare was €48 when we checked on 24 September 2026. Sailings run all year, on 3 to 6 days a week, and there is no high-speed option heading north.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Sikinos 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 Sikinos to Piraeus route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
Fast FerriesConventional ferry7 hr to 8 hr 25 minCars and motorbikes€48

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

  • Fast FerriesThe only operator in Ferryhopper's table for this direction, on 3 to 5 days a week all year. Cabins and numbered seats available. Our older route data also listed Zante Ferries; Ferryhopper did not when we checked, so see the booking page for your date.

02Fares

Sikinos 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 Sikinos and Piraeus, both directions
PassengersSikinos → PiraeusPiraeus → Sikinos
1 adult€48€48
2 adults€96€96
2 adults and a car€194€189
2 adults, 2 children and a car€233.60€233.60

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 for your date. Each row is the lowest figure seen for that party, so rows may come from different sailings. Outbound here means Sikinos to Piraeus.

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03Schedule by season

Sikinos to Piraeus ferry schedule by season.

The route runs all year, from January to December, on 3 to 6 days a week according to Ferryhopper. Its monthly table for this direction shows Fast Ferries on 5 days a week in January, February, July and August; 4 days in April, May, June and September; and 3 days in March and October. The November and December figures come from last year's data and show 3 days a week. We have no sampled timetable for this direction, so we cannot give departure times: search your date in the booking box for the exact time and the ship's calls. Build your last days on Sikinos around a sailing day.

Sikinos to Piraeus ferry schedule by month
MonthFrequency
January5 days a week (Fast Ferries)
February5 days a week (Fast Ferries)
March3 days a week (Fast Ferries)
April4 days a week (Fast Ferries)
May4 days a week (Fast Ferries)
June4 days a week (Fast Ferries)
July5 days a week (Fast Ferries)
August5 days a week (Fast Ferries)
September4 days a week (Fast Ferries)
October3 days a week (Fast Ferries)
November3 days a week (last year's data)
December3 days a week (last year's data)

The Journey

The Sikinos to Piraeus crossing.

Sikinos is the kind of island people are reluctant to leave: a quiet ridge of terraces and chapels between Ios and Folegandros, with one port, one main village area and hardly any traffic. When the time comes, the direct ferry to Piraeus is the easiest way back to Athens, although it is not a quick one.

The route belongs almost entirely to Fast Ferries. Its conventional ship collects passengers from several islands on the way north, so the crossing runs from 7 hours to 8 hr 25 min in Ferryhopper's figures for this direction. There is no high-speed alternative on the direct line northbound. Treat the day as a travel day and do not plan much for the evening you arrive.

Service is steady but not daily. Ferryhopper's monthly table shows the ship leaving Sikinos on 3 to 5 days a week in every month of the year, and its summary allows for up to 6 days in some weeks. That makes Sikinos easier to leave in winter than many small islands, but it still means the ferry chooses your departure day. If you have a flight from Athens, choose the sailing first and leave a night in the city before flying.

Ferryhopper's figures show the same starting fare in most months: from €48 for one adult when we checked, and €194 for two adults with a car. If the direct days do not suit, you can take a boat to a better-connected neighbour such as Santorini, Ios or Paros and continue to Piraeus from there. There is also a line to Lavrio, south-east of Athens.

How long the crossing takes

Heading north, the crossing takes 7 hr to 8 hr 25 min, according to Ferryhopper's card for this direction and its month-by-month figures. May shows the quickest trips at 7 hours, July and August about 7 hr 5 min, and March and October the longest at 8 hr 25 min. The variation comes from the itinerary: the Fast Ferries ship calls at other Cyclades islands between Sikinos and Piraeus, and the calls change with the season. Ferryhopper's route summary for the pair quotes a wider span, from 4 hr 5 min, but that figure comes from a high-speed sailing in the other direction; nothing that fast is listed from Sikinos to Piraeus. The distance is roughly 103 nautical miles.

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04The ports

Where the Sikinos to Piraeus ferry docks.

Departure port

Sikinos

SIK · 36.6667° N 25.1167° E

Every boat leaves from Alopronia, also called Skala, the only port on Sikinos: a sheltered bay with a beach, a few places to eat and some rooms. The villages of Chora and Kastro sit about 4 km uphill, and our route notes say a local bus meets the ferries, but on an island this small it pays to confirm with your host how you will get down to the quay, especially for an early or late sailing. Aim to be at the port around 30 minutes before departure. Because the ship arrives from other islands, it may be late; check the operator's updates before you leave your room.

Arrival port

Athens (Piraeus)

PIR · 37.9475° N 23.6412° E

You arrive at Piraeus, the main port of Athens, a large and busy harbour with ships berthed along a long quay. Metro Line 1 runs from Piraeus into central Athens and the tram also serves the port area; taxis wait outside the terminals. For Athens airport, our route data puts the suburban railway from Piraeus at about an hour, and a taxi can take longer in heavy traffic. Your exact arrival time depends on the day's calls, so check it on your ticket before booking a hotel transfer or onward connection.

05On Board

On board the Sikinos to Piraeus ferry.

The Fast Ferries ship is a conventional ferry, which is what you want for a seven- or eight-hour trip. Ferryhopper notes that every ship on this route has both numbered seats and cabins, and a cabin is a real comfort on a long day, especially with children. Expect indoor lounges, open decks and a snack bar. Fast Ferries does not set a specific luggage weight limit, so bags are rarely a problem; keep valuables with you. Bring snacks and water for the long stretches between islands.

06Weather and cancellations

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

The trip north runs straight into the summer meltemi, the north wind that is strongest in July and August, so an afternoon of headwinds can add time and make the open stretches uncomfortable. The conventional ship is far less affected than small high-speed craft would be, and it usually keeps sailing, but the port authority can hold departures in severe weather. Because the next direct boat may be one or two days away, a cancellation matters more here than on busy routes. The operator will offer a change or a refund; also ask about reaching Piraeus via a larger neighbouring island.

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07Travel Tips

Sikinos to Piraeus ferry travel tips.

  1. Choose your sailing day before booking anything else: boats leave Sikinos 3 to 5 days a week.

  2. Book a cabin if you want to rest on a crossing of 7 hr or more.

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

  4. Tell your Athens hotel your arrival time, which depends on the ship's calls that day.

  5. If the direct days do not fit, look at going via Santorini, Ios or Paros, or the line to Lavrio.

08Alternatives

Other ways between Sikinos and Piraeus.

For the outward trip, see our Athens (Piraeus) to Sikinos page. Sikinos also has boats to Santorini, Ios, Paros, Milos and Folegandros, which all have more sailings to Piraeus, and a line to Lavrio, south-east of Athens. Sikinos has no airport, but Santorini (JTR), Paros (PAS) and Milos (MLO) do, so some travellers take a short boat to one of them and fly to Athens (ATH). Check flights for your dates yourself.

The return crossingPiraeus → Sikinos9h · from €48
Change boat in Milos (Adamas)
  1. Leg 1: Sikinos → Milos (Adamas)
  2. Leg 2: Milos (Adamas) → Piraeus
Change boat in Ios
  1. Leg 1: Sikinos → Ios
  2. Leg 2: Ios → Piraeus
Change boat in Folegandros
  1. Leg 1: Sikinos → Folegandros
  2. Leg 2: Folegandros → Piraeus
Change boat in Santorini (Athinios)
  1. Leg 1: Sikinos → 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

Island hopping from Piraeus.

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10Route matrix

All ferry routes from Sikinos.

Every direct route from Sikinos 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 Sikinos: fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Sikinos → FolegandrosBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Sikinos → IosBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Sikinos → Milos (Adamas)Seajets
Sikinos → PiraeusYou are hereFast Ferries
Sikinos → Santorini (Athinios)Maistros Santorini, Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Seajets

Questions

Sikinos to Piraeus ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • Between 7 hr and 8 hr 25 min, according to Ferryhopper's figures for this direction. The Fast Ferries ship calls at other islands on the way, and the number of calls changes through the year. There is no high-speed boat on the direct route northbound, so plan a full day.

  • The lowest adult fare was €48 when we checked Ferryhopper on 24 September 2026. Two adults came to €96, two adults with a car to €194, and a family of four with a car to €233.60. Cabins cost more. Prices vary by date, so check the booking page.

  • On 3 to 6 days a week, all year, according to Ferryhopper. Its monthly table shows 5 days a week in January, February, July and August, 4 days in April to June and September, and 3 days in March and October. November and December figures are from last year's data.

  • Yes. The Fast Ferries ship carries vehicles, and two adults with a car came to €194 on Ferryhopper when we checked. Book vehicle space ahead in summer and get to the port early so the crew can load you.

  • Fast Ferries is the only company in Ferryhopper's table for this direction. Our older route data also mentioned Zante Ferries, which did not appear on Ferryhopper when we checked, so search your date on the booking page to see every sailing that is currently offered.

  • Search your date in our booking box, which is powered by Ferryhopper, and book the sailing there. You receive an e-ticket to show on your phone at boarding, so there is nothing to collect at the small port on Sikinos. Book cabins and car spaces early.

  • We do not have departure times for this direction, so check the booking page for your date. Whatever the timing, the crossing lasts 7 hr to 8 hr 25 min, and every ship on the route has cabins, which helps if your sailing runs late into the evening.

  • Not on the direct route in this direction: Ferryhopper lists only the Fast Ferries conventional ship. If you want to save time, check whether a faster boat runs from a neighbouring island such as Santorini on your date, and connect there.

  • From Alopronia, also called Skala, the island's only port. Chora and Kastro are about 4 km uphill. A local bus is said to meet the ferries, but confirm with your host how to reach the quay, and be there around 30 minutes before departure.

  • The conventional ship usually sails through summer winds, but the port authority can hold it in a storm. The operator will then offer a change or a refund. Because the next direct sailing may be a day or two away, ask about going via Santorini or Ios too, and keep a spare day before your flight.

  • Fast Ferries runs the outward trip, usually 6 hr 50 min to 9 hr 15 min, from €48, and Seajets added a once-weekly high-speed sailing of 4 hr 5 min in August. See our Athens (Piraeus) to Sikinos page.

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