Getting from Volos to Pserimos

If you are heading to Pserimos from Volos you are making your way from a city on the Pagasetic Gulf at the foot of the Pelion peninsula to a tiny island wedged between Kos and Kalymnos in the Dodecanese group, on the opposite side of Greece. It has a single sandy beach, a handful of tavernas and accommodation that makes it worth staying overnight rather than just passing through on a day trip.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Volos to Pserimos. Volos is the main departure point for the Sporades group and has no connection to the Dodecanese ferry network. Pserimos is accessible only by local boat from Kalymnos, taking around 30 to 45 minutes. Getting there means driving from Volos to Athens and flying to Kos or Kalymnos, followed by the local boat across to Pserimos. Alternatively drive to Piraeus for the overnight Piraeus to Kos ferry.

Getting there by air

Pserimos has no airport. The nearest airports are Kos and Kalymnos. Volos has a small airport at Nea Anchialos, around 20 kilometres from the city, with limited connections from Athens. Driving from Volos to Athens and flying from Athens to Kos, followed by the local boat to Pserimos, gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Drive from Volos to Athens and fly from Athens to Kos or Kalymnos, then take the local boat across to Pserimos. It is the most practical approach. Check local schedules on arrival as the Pserimos service is not bookable online in advance. If you want to stay overnight rather than day trip, the local ferry from Kalymnos is the more reliable connection. If you are traveling with a car, drive to Piraeus for the overnight Piraeus to Kos ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in the morning.