Greece › Ferries › Athens to Milos
By Santorini Dave • dave@santorinidave.com
See Also
- Best Hotels in Athens
- Where to Stay in Athens
- Best Hotels in Milos
- Where to Stay in Milos
- Piraeus (Athens) Ferry Port Guide
The Piraeus Ferry Port is 30-minutes by taxi or train from central Athens. Ferries to Milos depart from Gates E6, E7, and E8 which are directly across the street from the train station. Tickets can purchased in Piraeus but it’s better to buy ferry tickets in advance.
The Milos Port as seen from an arriving ferry from Athens. Buses and taxis are steps from the ferry dock.
Athens to Milos – Ferry Essentials
- FerryHopper.com is the best way to buy ferry tickets for Athens to Milos ferries. It’s also good for researching ferry timetables, costs, and schedules.
- Most ferries do not sell out. But for peace of mind, book tickets 2 to 3 months in advance.
- Most tickets (when booked through Ferryhopper) are e-tickets which means you do not have to pick up a paper ticket before boarding.
- If a ticket purchased online doesn’t have a barcode that usually means you’ll need to pick up a real ticket when in Greece. This is most often done at the ferry port 30 to 45 minutes before departure. Don’t worry about pick up – it’s easy and effortless and usually very close to your actual ferry.
- Ferries will leave on-time from their first departure port in the morning (usually large ports like Piraeus, Heraklio, and Rhodes) but will be late arriving and departing from all onward ports (e.g. Naxos). Usually getting later as the day progresses.
- Most areas in Greece, including Athens and Milos, have public transportation strikes throughout the year. These strikes can affect all forms of transit, including, buses, trains, ferries, flights, and taxis. During strikes no buses, no ferries, and only a handful of trains and flights will depart on time (or at all); taxis tend to be the least affected mode of transport. Though strikes can occur any time, there is always a huge strike on May 1. Avoid booking any ferries, flights, or trains that day.
Athens to Milos Ferry Schedule
The SeaJets Tera Jet is the fastest ferry from Athens to Milos.
There are ferries from Athens to Milos year-round, with frequency increasing in the summer months. The length of the ride varies depending on the boat you choose. Most ferries from Athens to Milos make the trip in just over 3 hours, though the journey can take up to 6 hours. Ferry tickets from Athens to Milos cost €40 to €75, depending on the type of ferry and class of ticket.
Ferries from Athens to Milos depart from the port of Piraeus. Piraeus is the closest port to the Athens city center, and is easily reached via Metro. Piraeus is also the largest and busiest port in Greece, so be sure to allow ample time to collect your tickets and get to your ferry. During the low and shoulder seasons, there will be at least one ferry per day from the Piraeus port to Milos, with additional ships running during June, July, August, and September.
Athens-Milos ferry schedule and prices on ferryhopper.com.
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Hello Dave, my husband and I are planning a trip to Greece from Canada in April 2026. From Athens, we would like to visit Paros, Naxos, Santorini, Milos and back to Athens for our flight home.
We will be staying at each location for five days, however, Santorini only for two nights.. Is this the correct order to visit the islands or would you propose a different order. And will the ferries run in April for these destinations. Looking forward to your recommendations.
Also, is there Uber or ride sharing services at these destinations?Thank you so much.
Your planned trip to Greece, visiting Paros, Naxos, Santorini, and Milos, is a fantastic idea. These islands are all part of the Cyclades group and are well-connected by ferry, making island hopping a popular choice.
Proposed Island Order
The order you have is good. Ferries in the Cyclades generally follow routes that connect islands in a chain and your itinerary takes advantage of a few main routes. The Santorini to Milos portion will have the least traffic in April and might require some flexibility. Otherwise, you shouldn’t have any problems.
Remember that each travel day will take up a significant portion of the day, from packing and checking out to traveling to the port, the ferry journey itself, and then getting to your next hotel.
Ferry Information for April
April is considered the shoulder season in Greece, so while the tourist season hasn’t fully ramped up, the major ferry routes will be operating. You can expect ferries to be running between all of the islands on your list. The main ferry companies like Blue Star Ferries and Seajets will have schedules available by January, maybe earlier.
It’s a good idea to book your ferry tickets in advance, especially since you have a specific itinerary, to ensure you get the times and seats you want. Websites like Ferryhopper are good for checking schedules and booking tickets.
Ride-Sharing and Taxis
Ride-sharing services like Uber are not widely available on the Greek islands in the same way they are in major North American cities.
• Athens: Uber works as Uber Taxi (licensed taxis via the app), not private UberX – this has been the case since 2018 and remains true in 2025. FREENOW is also widely used.   
• Islands: As of 2025, Uber Taxi is available on Santorini, Milos, Paros, Naxos, and Mykonos (availability fluctuates with demand/season).
Given the limited nature of ride-sharing on the islands, it’s highly recommended to use Welcome Pickups, especially for port transfers, and consider renting a car on islands like Milos, Naxos, and Paros, which are larger and have many beautiful, remote spots to explore. For Santorini, the public bus system is quite good and can get you to most of the main towns on your two-day stay.
Hi Dave! Do you know if there is an Athens to Milos ferry in April, or the reverse? Trying to plan our return visit, but hard when I don’t have ferry info. Also, we would like to visit Mykonos from Athens, and Milos from Mykonos (or the reverse). Am I correct in assuming there will be at least one Athens to Mykonos ferry a day, but in order to get to Milos from Mykonos, I will have to ferry to Santorini first?
Thanks!
There will be ferries from Athens to Milos, Milos to Athens, Athens to Mykonos, and Mykonos to Athens every day of the week. Getting between Mykonos and Milos will be dependent on the ferry schedule for Spring. But it will likely involve transferring at a third island and might not be possible every day of the week.