
Ferry from Athens (All Ports) to Sifnos
Here is all the information you need about the ferry route from Athens (All Ports) to Sifnos. On this page you can find details about the various ports and destinations, the ferry companies offering trips, as well as ferry ticket prices and travel times.
Sifnos is a Greek island in the western part of the Cyclades group. Sifnos has frequent connections with many other Cycladic islands and is located about 130 km away from Piraeus port, in Athens. It is located approximately 74.80 miles away from Athens (All Ports).
Getting back and forth from Athens (All Ports) to Sifnos is easy as ferries can be found all year round from 3 of the ports of Athens (All Ports).
There are ferry companies operating from Lavrio to Sifnos.
Lavrio is the smallest port in Athens, Greece. There is a direct bus (KTEL) to Lavrio from downtown. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m and costs 4€ – 6€. While you can reach Lavrio from the airport with public transportation, there is no direct bus/train route. Taking a taxi from the airport is also another option. This will cost around 50€ and take 40 minutes.
In addition, you can book a ferry from Piraeus to Sifnos. Piraeus is the main port of Athens and is easily accessible from downtown via taxi or metro. If you are heading to the port by car, it will take about 30 minutes from the city center. If you are going to the port from the Athens International Airport, hop in a taxi and you will arrive in about one hour. Alternatively, take the metro or bus if you have the extra time to spare. During the summer months, traffic around the port of Piraeus is usually hectic and busy. Keep in mind that you need to arrive at the port about one hour before your ferry’s scheduled departure time.
Furthermore, you can book a ferry from Rafina to Sifnos. Rafina is the second largest of the three ports in Athens. KTEL busses travel from downtown to Lavrio and back several times a day. Tickets cost 2€ – 5€ and the journey takes 1h 15m. Also, there is an KTEL bus that runs from Athens airport directly to the port of Rafina every hour from 04:40am to 20:45pm. Tickets can be purchased from the bus driver when boarding.
The route Lavrio to Sifnos is only operated by Magic Sea Ferries. This route is operated all year round. Tickets for this route are available for passengers as well as vehicles, such as cars and motor bikes. The trip duration from Lavrio to Sifnos is 3h 11m.
On this route, there is no ferry company offering direct trips currently all trips are with stops at other islands.
During high season (June – September) there are 232 scheduled ferry crossings between Lavrio and Sifnos per week. During low season (October – May) however, there are 111 ferry crossing per week. So, keep this in mind when planning your trip!
The route Piraeus to Sifnos is operated by 3 ferry companies: Seajets, Aegean Sea Lines and Zante Ferries. This route is operated all year round and the ticket prices range between 30.00 and 88.70 euros, depending on whether you travel with a highspeed or conventional ferry. Tickets for this route are available for passengers as well as vehicles, such as cars and motor bikes.
The trip duration from Piraeus to Sifnos is between 2h 30m – 4h 55m. With Seajets which is the fastest ferry company on this route you can arrive in 2h 30m.
On this route, you can find both direct trips and those with stops at other islands. Typically, these stops will be Serifos, Kythnos and Kimolos. Aegean Sea Lines, Seajets, Zante Ferries are currently offering a direct trip to Sifnos.
During high season (June – September) there are 232 scheduled ferry crossings between Piraeus and Sifnos per week. During low season (October – May) however, there are 111 ferry crossing per week. So, keep this in mind when planning your trip!
During high season (June – September) there are 232 scheduled ferry crossings between Rafina and Sifnos per week. During low season (October – May) however, there are 111 ferry crossing per week. So, keep this in mind when planning your trip!
Frequency: Every Day
Duration : 2h 30m - 4h 55m
Price Range: €30.00 - €88.70
How to get from Athens (All Ports) to Sifnos by ferry?
On Ferryscanner.com you can easily book your ferry tickets online from the ports of Lavrio, Piraeus, Rafina to Sifnos any time throughout the year.
How far is Athens (All Ports) from Sifnos?
The port of Athens (All Ports) is located 120.38 kilometers (74.80 miles) away from Sifnos.
How long is the ferry from Athens (All Ports) to Sifnos?
The ferry time from Athens (All Ports) to Sifnos is between 2h 30m - 4h 55m depending on the ferry company and the type of vessel you travel with. When booking tickets on Ferryscanner we will always let you know which route is the fastest.
How much does the ferry cost from Athens (All Ports) to Sifnos?
Ferry ticket prices range between 30.00 - 88.70 euros, depending on the ferry you choose to travel with. Infants and children up to four years old can usually travel for free.
What is the ferry schedule from Athens (All Ports) to Sifnos?
It’s possible to find a ferry from Athens (All Ports) to Sifnos all year round. On this route, you can find both direct trips and those with stops at other islands. From June to September there are usually more than 4 companies departing from the port of Athens (All Ports).However, during the winter months, there are usually fewer. Using Ferryscanner.com you can check all the specific departure times and prices and then select the itinerary that works best for you.
Ferry Operators from Athens (All Ports) to Sifnos
Ferry Company
Crossings
Duration
Average Price

Magic Sea Ferries
7 weekly
3h 11m
55.38 €

Seajets
7 weekly
2h 30m
68.22 €

Aegean Sea Lines
7 weekly
5h 5m
42.86 €

Zante Ferries
7 weekly
5h 5m
43.11 €