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How to get from Volos to Skiathos by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Volos to Skiathos can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Volos to Skiathos 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 Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins. This way you can find the best price for a Volos Skiathos ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins 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 Volos to Skiathos simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Volos to Skiathos Ferry Information

Port of departure
Volos
Greece
Thessaly
Port of arrival
Skiathos
Greece
Sporades Islands
Distance
33 mi
Ferry Companies
Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins
Frequency of crossings
3 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
2 hrs. 10 min
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Ferry Volos Skiathos: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Volos to Skiathos, you'll find tickets ranging from $27 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $188 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Volos-Skiathos route is $87. The average ferry crossing time from Volos to Skiathos is 2 hrs. 20 min. The slowest ferries will take 2 hrs. 45 min to reach Skiathos, while the fastest boats will reach Skiathos in 1 hrs. 25 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Volos at 07:30. The last ferry to Skiathos leaves Volos at 14:00.

Average price of a Volos Skiathos ferry crossing
$87
Price range for Volos Skiathos ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$27 - $188
Average crossing time Volos Skiathos
2 hrs. 20 min
Departure time of first ferry to Skiathos
07:30
Departure time of last ferry to Skiathos
14:00
Arrival time first ferry to Skiathos
09:40
Arrival time of last ferry to Skiathos
15:25

Why take a ferry from Volos to Skiathos ?

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

Transporting your bike is not a problem
Traveling with your bike by train, plane or bus often turns into a nightmare because it is so cumbersome to carry it. However, on a ferry, you don't have this problem: your bike is loaded directly into the huge garage of the boat. You leave it there for the duration of the Volos-Skiathos crossing in complete safety and without fear of it being damaged. You will find it when you disembark on your arrival in Skiathos.
It's much less boring than on a plane
If we compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to go from Volos to Skiathos. But you are stuck in your seat, tied down by your seatbelt and the opportunities to move around are almost nil. During the Volos Skiathos ferry trip with Aegean Flying Dolphins, Anes Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways, there are countless opportunities for entertainment with restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... You will never have so much freedom and entertainment during a flight!
Enjoy the fresh sea air
It has been proven that sea air has many health benefits. During the Volos-Skiathos crossing, access the outside of the Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins ship to take a breath of fresh air. The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will instantly soothe you. You'll arrive in Skiathos perfectly zen and full of energy.

Which companies operate between Volos and Skiathos?

If you're looking to travel between Volos and Skiathos by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins 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.

Hellenic Seaways Volos Skiathos
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 Volos-Skiathos fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Volos and Skiathos. Hellenic Seaways operates 14 crossings a week to Skiathos from Volos and the journey time is 2 hrs. 10 min. More information about Hellenic Seaways
2 hrs. 10 min
14 crossings a week
Sea Jets Volos Skiathos
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 Volos-Skiathos fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Volos and Skiathos. More information about Sea Jets
Anes Ferries Volos Skiathos
Anes Ferries
Anes Ferries is a ferry company based in Venice, Italy. It offers ferry crossings to several destinations in Italy, Croatia and Albania. On Vivanoda, you can compare Volos-Skiathos fares and book a Anes Ferries ticket between Volos and Skiathos. Anes Ferries operates 7 crossings a week to Skiathos from Volos and the journey time is 3 hrs. 30 min. More information about Anes Ferries
3 hrs. 30 min
7 crossings a week
Aegean Flying Dolphins Volos Skiathos
Aegean Flying Dolphins
Aegean Flying Dolphins operates ferry services between Greece, including ferry connections between the ports of Volos and Skiathos. On Vivanoda, you can compare Volos-Skiathos fares and book a Aegean Flying Dolphins ticket between Volos and Skiathos. More information about Aegean Flying Dolphins

Where do the ferries leave from in Volos? Where do the boats arrive in Skiathos?

Port of departure in Volos

Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins ferries depart for Skiathos from the following ports in Volos:

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Port of arrival in Skiathos

Aegean Flying Dolphins, Anes Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways ships arrive in Skiathos from the following ports:

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Volos to Skiathos, it will take you at least 2 hrs. 10 min to cover the 33 mi between Volos and Skiathos.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Volos and Skiathos in winter) and the ferry company (Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries and Aegean Flying Dolphins). There are currently 3 crossings a day between Volos and Skiathos.

There are 4 ferry companies operating between Volos and Skiathos: Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries and Aegean Flying Dolphins.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins.

Before booking, compare the prices of Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins 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 Volos Skiathos 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 Volos and Skiathos, you will travel 33 mi.

To go by boat from Volos to Skiathos, you can find prices ranging from $27 for the lowest, to $188 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $87.

The first ferry leaves Volos at 07:30 for Skiathos.

The last ferry to Skiathos from Volos usually departs at 14:00.

Experience a crossing between Volos and Skiathos

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Volos and Skiathos would be like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins ferry cruise, we explain here the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Volos to disembarking in Skiathos. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Volos and Skiathos.

Boarding in Volos

Before you start your Volos Skiathos ferry cruise, here are a few steps to embark:

  • Arrival time at the port of Volos / You must arrive at the port of Volos sufficiently in advance. Please check with your Aegean Flying Dolphins, Anes Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways company. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Volos-Skiathos crossing / At the Volos ferry terminal, look for the Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins counters and present your passport and your reservation number. If you are by car, get in the reserved lines. The check-in will be done directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Skiathos / Information messages are broadcasted in the Volos ferry terminal to invite you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Hellenic Seaways, Sea Jets, Anes Ferries or Aegean Flying Dolphins staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

Crossing Volos Skiathos: on board the ship...

On board the Aegean Flying Dolphins, Anes Ferries, Sea Jets or Hellenic Seaways ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

The arrival of the ferry in Skiathos

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Skiathos:

  • The port of Skiathos is in sight / You will not be able to return to your vehicle until the ferry has stopped and tied up to the dock in Skiathos Harbour. There is no point in rushing. It is best to wait on the outside decks to see the ferry maneuver into Skiathos harbor.
  • If you are in a cabin. / If you have traveled from Volos to Skiathos in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Skiathos.
  • Leave the ship and Skiathos is yours / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at the port of Skiathos can give you a check. Finally, your vacation in Skiathos begins in earnest!

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