Ios to Kimolos Ferry
🚢 Ios → Kimolos — this week
2 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 1 ferries — first at 19:35
Ios to Kimolos Ferry
Ios to Kimolos -- At a Glance
- Season: Timetables are currently published through 12 September 2026.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day.
- Sailing days: Ferries sail several days per week.
- Journey time: 2 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes.
- Operators: Fast Ferries, Hellenic Seaways.
- Tickets from: €10 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The Ios to Kimolos ferry is one of those routes that takes you from one mood of the Cyclades to another. Ios is lively and sociable; Kimolos is quieter, more remote, a place where the volcanic landscape meets the sea on its own unhurried terms. Connecting the two by ferry makes for a rewarding island hop.
Year-round, you can expect around 1 ferry per day on average, making it straightforward to plan your crossing without having to juggle complicated schedules.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Ios to Kimolos:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Yes | 1.0 |
| March | Yes | 1.0 |
| April | Yes | 1.0 |
| May | Yes | 1.0 |
| June | Yes | 1.0 |
| July | Yes | 1.0 |
| August | Yes | 1.0 |
| September | Yes | 1.0 |
| October | Not yet published | – |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Ios to Kimolos — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 7 Aug | 1 | 19:35 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 1 | 10:30 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 1 | 19:35 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 1 | 10:30 |
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Tips for the Ios–Kimolos Ferry
- The port at Ormos sits about 2km below Chora – roughly a five-minute drive, a 20-minute walk, or a short bus ride from the stop just along the road from the ferry quay.
- Arrive at Ormos port at least an hour before departure in summer – traffic builds up around the port and you'll want time to secure a good deck or lounge seat before boarding.
- Ormos port has its own supermarkets, cafes, ATMs and car or motorbike hire outlets, so you can wait comfortably, withdraw cash or pick up rental transport without leaving the harbour area.
- Never put valuables (passport, wallet, phone, camera, medication) in your main luggage – keep them in your day bag on your person at all times.
- In Kimolos, the main settlement of Horio at the foot of Mt Ksaplovouni enchants with its Cycladic simplicity and a castle at its heart. The island's volcanic origins give the landscape a distinctive character, with grey-white rocks rising from crystal-clear waters that the Venetians once called 'silvery'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Ios to Kimolos?
Typically 1 ferry per day. Timetables are currently published through 12 September 2026.
How many ferries run from Ios to Kimolos this week?
Around 2 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Ios to Kimolos?
The first departure is usually 19:35.
How long is the ferry from Ios to Kimolos?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 2 hours 50 minutes, while the slowest takes around 2 hours 55 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Ios to Kimolos ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €10 per person for a standard seat.
Which ferry companies operate the Ios–Kimolos route?
The route is served by Fast Ferries, Hellenic Seaways.
Do you need a car on Kimolos?
Not really. Kimolos is tiny, only about 900 people live there, and the port at Psathi is just 1km from the main village, Chorio. Most visitors walk or hire a scooter or quad locally for the short hops to beaches like Aliki (3km) or Prassa (6.5km). A car is only worth arranging if you want to bring one over from Milos on the vehicle ferry; compare options at Discover Cars.
Can you rent a car in Ios?
Yes. The port sits about 2km from Chora, with rental desks at both. A car isn't essential for the Chora to Mylopotas stretch, which is walkable and bus-served, but it's worth having to reach quieter spots like Manganari beach, roughly 19km to the south. Check current rates at Discover Cars.