Ios to Serifos Ferry
🚢 Ios → Serifos — this week
8 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 1 ferries — first at 13:30
Ios to Serifos Ferry
Ios to Serifos -- At a Glance
- Season: Timetables are currently published through 20 September 2026.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 50 minutes.
- Operators: SeaJets, Fast Ferries.
- Tickets from: €55 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
Travelling from Ios to Serifos takes you from one of the Cyclades’ liveliest party islands to one of its most quietly rewarding — a contrast that makes the crossing feel genuinely worthwhile. The ferry route runs from March through to September, so you have a solid window to work with whether you’re planning a spring escape or a peak-summer island hop.
Through the summer months you can usually count on one or two sailings a day, which gives you decent flexibility when planning onward travel. Shoulder months — March, April, May and September — tend to offer one departure daily, so a little advance planning goes a long way.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Ios to Serifos:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Not yet published | – |
| March | Yes | 1.0 |
| April | Yes | 1.0 |
| May | Yes | 1.0 |
| June | Yes | 1.4 (1–2) |
| July | Yes | 1.2 (1–2) |
| August | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| September | Yes | 1.3 (1–2) |
| October | Not yet published | – |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Ios to Serifos — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 6 Aug | 1 | 13:30 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 1 | 13:30 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 1 | 13:30 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 1 | 13:30 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 1 | 13:30 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 2 | 10:30, 13:30 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 1 | 13:30 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 1 | 13:30 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 1 | 13:30 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 1 | 13:30 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 1 | 13:30 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 1 | 13:30 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 2 | 10:30, 13:30 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 1 | 13:30 |
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Tips for the Ios–Serifos 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.
- Booking a summer return to Athens a week or two before departure gives you flexibility while still securing a ticket before the final-week rush.
- In Serifos, the hilltop Chora perched dramatically above the port is one of the most striking capital towns in the Cyclades, with chapels, churches, and windmills scattered through its whitewashed lanes. The island's beaches are never overcrowded, and the walking trails connecting them reward those who prefer to explore on foot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Ios to Serifos?
Typically 1 ferry per day. Timetables are currently published through 20 September 2026.
Are there ferries from Ios to Serifos today?
Yes – 1 sailing today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Ios to Serifos this week?
Around 8 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Ios to Serifos?
The first departure is usually 13:30.
How long is the ferry from Ios to Serifos?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 4 hours 5 minutes, while the slowest takes around 4 hours 50 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Ios to Serifos ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €55 per person for a standard seat.
Which ferry companies operate the Ios–Serifos route?
The route is served by SeaJets, Fast Ferries.
Do you need a car on Serifos?
Not strictly. Chora sits on a hill about 4.5km above the port at Livadi, and a bus, roughly fifteen minutes for two euros, runs regularly between the two in summer. A car or scooter, hired from the small handful of offices in Livadi, makes sense for reaching the island's scattered beaches, but book ahead: the rental fleet is limited and August sells out fast. Compare prices 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.