Getting from Volos to Sikinos

If you are heading to Sikinos from Volos you are making your way from a city on the Pagasetic Gulf at the foot of the Pelion peninsula to one of the lesser talked about islands in the southern Cyclades, on the opposite side of the Aegean. It has a Chora perched on a ridge above the port and an atmosphere of genuine calm that sets it apart from its more visited neighbours.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Volos to Sikinos. Volos is the main departure point for the Sporades group and has no connection to the Cyclades ferry network. Getting there by sea means driving from Volos to Piraeus, which takes around 3 to 3.5 hours via the E75 motorway, and then boarding the Piraeus to Sikinos ferry, which runs around 3 times a week and takes around 7 to 9 hours. Alternatively drive to Athens and fly to Santorini and take the short ferry from Santorini to Sikinos, which takes around 2 to 3 hours.

Getting there by air

Sikinos has no airport. The nearest airport is Santorini. Volos has a small airport at Nea Anchialos with limited connections from Athens. Driving from Volos to Athens and flying from Athens to Santorini, followed by the short ferry to Sikinos, 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 Santorini, then take the short ferry across to Sikinos. It is the most practical approach. If you are traveling with a car, drive to Piraeus for the conventional Piraeus to Sikinos ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to the island.