The cheapest and fastest ferries from Volos to Skiathos
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Volos to Skiathos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Volos to Skiathos will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £32.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Volos for Skiathos every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 27 Nov the direct ferries cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest ferries will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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IOLKOSVolos to Skiathos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Aegean Flying Dolphins | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 15:25 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 07:40 | Arrival Time 09:55 | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Volos to Skiathos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Volos to Skiathos ferries for tomorrow, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IOLKOS | 05:40 Port of Volos | 2h15 | 07:55 Skiathos | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Volos to Skiathos
Ferries from Volos to Skiathos run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 22:20. The fastest ferry covers the 26 nautical miles (49 km) distance in 1h 25m. There are 12 sailings per week. Ferries from Volos to Skiathos are available to foot passengers.



Distance 26 nautical miles (49 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 12 |
Fastest ferry 1h 25m |
First ferry 01:00 |
Last ferry 22:20 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets, Aegean Flying Dolphins, Blue Star Ferries from Volos to SkiathosYou can travel by ferry between Volos to Skiathos with Seajets, Aegean Flying Dolphins, Blue Star Ferries for as low as £32. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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Aegean Flying Dolphins
FAQs: Volos to Skiathos ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Volos to Skiathos by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Skiathos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Volos, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Skiathos, located 3.6 miles (5.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Volos and Skiathos
- 08:00-20:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 09:00-18:00
- Free WiFi
- Me Zen (0.3km)
- Kritamo (0.5km)
- Tsipouradiko (0.7km)
- Main companies are Volos Taxi and Radio Taxi Volos.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Volos Port
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- The Windmill Restaurant (0.3km)
- Marmita (0.6km)
- Ricchi E Poveri (0.5km)
- Main companies are Skiathos Taxi and Skiathos Transfer Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Papadiamanti Stop
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