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How to get from Ios to Sikinos by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Ios to Sikinos ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Ios to Sikinos is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Ios to Sikinos can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Ios to Sikinos ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Zante Ferries. This way you can find the best price for a Ios Sikinos ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most LANE Sea Line, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Ios to Sikinos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Ios to Sikinos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Ios
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of arrival
Sikinos
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
10 mi
Ferry Companies
ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Zante Ferries
Frequency of crossings
6 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
30 min
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Ferry Ios Sikinos: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Ios to Sikinos, you'll find tickets ranging from $4 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $31 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Ios-Sikinos route is $13. The average ferry crossing time from Ios to Sikinos is 24 min. The slowest ferries will take 30 min to reach Sikinos, while the fastest boats will reach Sikinos in 20 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Ios at 08:35. The last ferry to Sikinos leaves Ios at 21:50.

Average price of a Ios Sikinos ferry crossing
$13
Price range for Ios Sikinos ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$4 - $31
Average crossing time Ios Sikinos
24 min
Departure time of first ferry to Sikinos
08:35
Departure time of last ferry to Sikinos
21:50
Arrival time first ferry to Sikinos
09:00
Arrival time of last ferry to Sikinos
22:15

Why take a ferry from Ios to Sikinos ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Ios to Sikinos ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Sikinos. Here are 3 reasons why we think Ios to Sikinos ferry is an ideal way to travel.

No need to worry about traveling with your bike
Traveling with your bike by train, plane or bus often turns into a nightmare because it is so cumbersome to carry it. This is not the case on the ferry. Like any other vehicle, your two-wheeler will be parked in the ship's garage. You leave it there for the duration of the Ios-Sikinos crossing in complete safety and without fear of it being damaged. You will find it when you disembark on your arrival in Sikinos.
It's much less boring than on a plane
If we compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to go from Ios to Sikinos. The problem is that you are stuck in your seat for several hours. On the contrary, on the Ios Sikinos line on board the LANE Sea Line, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets ferry, you will have many opportunities to have fun, to walk on the outside deck and even to sunbathe in the nice season. A totally different experience from a flight!
To enjoy the incredible sea view
Every time we go on vacation on the coast, we are looking for the best view on the sea. During the Ios Sikinos crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the LANE Sea Line, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Restaurant, bars, lounges, cabins,... the magnificent views of the sea are omnipresent on board the ship.

Which companies operate between Ios and Sikinos?

If you're looking to travel between Ios and Sikinos by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including LANE Sea Line, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

LANE Sea Line Ios Sikinos
LANE Sea Line
LANE Sea Line was founded in 1985 and has its headquarters in Bari, Italy. The company serves the ports of the Adriatic Sea in Italy and Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Sikinos fares and book a LANE Sea Line ticket between Ios and Sikinos. More information about LANE Sea Line
Zante Ferries Ios Sikinos
Zante Ferries
Zante Ferries was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Zakynthos, Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Sikinos fares and book a Zante Ferries ticket between Ios and Sikinos. Zante Ferries operates 3 crossings a week to Sikinos from Ios and the journey time is 30 min. More information about Zante Ferries
30 min
3 crossings a week
Hellenic Seaways Ios Sikinos
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Sikinos fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Ios and Sikinos. Hellenic Seaways operates 1 crossings a week to Sikinos from Ios and the journey time is 30 min. More information about Hellenic Seaways
30 min
1 crossings a week
ANEK Lines Ios Sikinos
ANEK Lines
Anek Lines is a Greek shipping company operating the Ios-Sikinos route and other shipping lines between Italy and Greece as well as between many Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Sikinos fares and book a ANEK Lines ticket between Ios and Sikinos. More information about ANEK Lines
Sea Jets Ios Sikinos
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company created in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ios-Sikinos fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Ios and Sikinos. Sea Jets operates 2 crossings a week to Sikinos from Ios and the journey time is 30 min. More information about Sea Jets
30 min
2 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Ios? Where do the boats arrive in Sikinos?

Port of departure in Ios

LANE Sea Line, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets ferries depart for Sikinos from the following ports in Ios:

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Port of arrival in Sikinos

Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries or LANE Sea Line ships arrive in Sikinos from the following ports:

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Ios to Sikinos, it will take you at least 30 min to cover the 10 mi between Ios and Sikinos.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Ios and Sikinos in winter) and the ferry company (LANE Sea Line, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, ANEK Lines and Sea Jets). There are currently 6 crossings a week between Ios and Sikinos.

There are 5 ferry companies operating between Ios and Sikinos: LANE Sea Line, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, ANEK Lines and Sea Jets.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Zante Ferries.

Before booking, compare the prices of ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, Zante Ferries on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and safely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Ios Sikinos ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are not refundable or changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Ios and Sikinos, you will travel 10 mi.

To go by boat from Ios to Sikinos, you can find prices ranging from $4 for the lowest, to $31 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $13.

The first ferry leaves Ios at 08:35 for Sikinos.

The last ferry to Sikinos from Ios usually departs at 21:50.

Your experience of the Ios to Sikinos crossing

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Ios and Sikinos would be like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Zante Ferries ferry cruise, we explain here the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Ios to disembarking in Sikinos. You will also find practical information about Ios and Sikinos.

Boarding in Ios

Before you start your Ios Sikinos ferry cruise, here are a few steps to embark:

  • Arrival time at the port of Ios / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with your LANE Sea Line, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets company) before the actual departure time of the ship to arrive at the Ios ferry terminal. After this deadline, your reservation is no longer guaranteed.
  • Checking in for the Ios-Sikinos crossing / In Ios, present your identity papers (passport or national identity card) and the booking number at the Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries or LANE Sea Line ticket offices at the Ios ferry terminal. If you are by car, get in the reserved lines. The check-in will be done directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Sikinos / From the Ios ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcasted. By car, follow the instructions of LANE Sea Line, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

Crossing Ios Sikinos: on board the ship...

On the LANE Sea Line, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, ANEK Lines or Sea Jets ship, each one has its own philosophy of travel. Some travelers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and stores.

The ferry is approaching Sikinos, disembarkation imminent!

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Sikinos:

  • The ferry enters Sikinos harbor / You will not be able to return to your vehicle until the ferry has stopped and tied up to the dock in Sikinos Harbour. There is no point in rushing. To wait, we advise you to admire the entry into Sikinos harbor from the outside decks.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Ios to Sikinos in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Sikinos.
  • Leaving the ship and discovering Sikinos / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. It is even faster as a pedestrian. The customs staff at the port of Sikinos can give you a check. Finally, leave the port and Sikinos is waiting for you!

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