Athens to Sifnos Ferries

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By Santorini Dave • dave@santorinidave.com

See Also

• Athens – Where to Stay
• Athens – Best Hotels
• Athens – Family Hotels
• Athens – Piraeus Ferry Port Guide
• Sifnos – Where to Stay

The Kamares ferry port in Sifnos from the back of our arriving ferry from Athens.

Athens-Sifnos Ferries

Sifnos is accessible from Athens via two main ports: Piraeus and Lavrio. Since Sifnos does not have an airport, all travelers arrive by sea. The closest airports are in Athens, Milos, and Paros.

• Piraeus to Sifnos: This is the primary port for most travelers. High-speed ferries like SeaJets and Hellenic Seaways take 2 to 3 hours. Slower, more affordable conventional ferries (such as Aegean Sea Lines or Zante Ferries) take 5 to 6 hours. Piraeus is located about 10km (6 miles) from central Athens and is easily reached by the metro or taxi in 20-30 minutes.
• Lavrio to Sifnos: In high season (May to September), there is usually one ferry per day from Lavrio, often a high-speed catamaran taking about 3 hours. Lavrio is located much further from the city center, about 60km (37 miles) away. A taxi from central Athens to Lavrio takes at least 60-75 minutes and is significantly more expensive than a ride to Piraeus.
• Frequency & Routes: In high season (May to October), expect 2 to 5 ferries per day from Athens. In low season, there is typically at least one ferry per day, almost always departing from Piraeus. Most ferries stop at Serifos immediately before arriving in Sifnos.
• Island Connections: During the summer, Sifnos has frequent daily connections to Milos, Paros, Serifos, and Santorini. Schedules can change with little notice, so I recommend checking for updates a few days before you travel.

Tickets

• How to buy ferry tickets: Ferryhopper.com
• Best seats: I recommend Business or VIP if available (nicer seats in a more relaxed setting)
• When to book tickets: 2 to 3 months in advance (any sooner and some ferry routes might not be released yet, any later and some ferries could be sold out)

Example Piraeus to Sifnos Ferry Schedule

The Athens to Sifnos ferry schedule on Ferryhopper.com.

The Port of Piraeus. Ferries to Sifnos typically leave from Gates 6 and 7 (center-left of the photo, close to metro station) or Gates 9 and 10 (right side of the photo, about a 10-minute walk from the metro station).

Common Ferries to/from Sifnos

The SeaJets Sea Jet 2 ferry to Sifnos. This is a small ferry and can give a very rough ride in choppy seas. If you’re prone to seasickness choose a different ferry.

The SeaJets Superjet ferry to Sifnos. This is also a small ferry and should be avoided if you’re sensitive to rough seas.

The SeaJets Tera Jet ferry to Sifnos. This ferry provides a more stable ride (though any ferry can give a rough ride if it’s windy enough).

The Hellenic Seaways Artemis ferry. This ferry provides a more stable ride.

The SeaJets Champion Jet 1 ferry. This ferry provides a more stable ride.

The SeaJets World Champion Jet ferry to Sifnos. This ferry provides a more stable ride.

The SeaJets Mega Jet ferry to Sifnos. This ferry provides a more stable ride.

The Zanteferries Dionisios Solomos ferry to Sifnos. The cheapest (and slowest) ferry from Piraeus to Sifnos. This ferry provides a more stable ride.

Gates 9 and 10 in the Piraeus Ferry Port with three ferries destined for Sifnos.