Ferry from Volos to Skiathos

Traveling from Volos to Skiathos is easy and comfortable, and you can even take advantage of lower-cost ferry tickets thanks to the available discounts. The ferry companies offer discounts of up to 50% to the following indicative passenger categories:

• Children from 5 to 10 years old
• Permanent residents of islands (holders of Unique Islander Number)
• Students of Greek Public Universities
• People with disabilities and their accompanying persons

Note: infants and children up to 4 years travel for free. However, keep in mind that available discounts may vary depending on the company you’re traveling with.

Cabins & accommodation

For a more comfortable journey, there are cabins and numbered seats on standard ferries.

High-speed ferries do not have cabins, but they have numbered seats.

Luggage

Ferry companies like Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Aegean Flying Dolphins, and Anes Ferries are usually quite flexible when it comes to luggage size and weight. You can keep your luggage next to you or store your bags and suitcases in the designated luggage area on the ferry to Skiathos.

Good to know: bear in mind that there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.

Tip: each ferry company has its own baggage allowance policy. We recommend that you don’t carry more than 50 kg of luggage to avoid delays due to restricted space in the luggage area.

Pets on board

You can travel with your pet on ferries from Volos to Skiathos, depending on the company and type of vessel.

Make sure to carry along the necessary certificates, tickets and any pet supplies you may need for your trip. As pet policies and amenities may vary, make sure to consult the company you're traveling with.

For more details, take a look at our guide on ferry travel with a pet in Greece.

Here are some travel tips for your trip from Athens to Skiathos:

• The port of Skiathos is located right in the heart of the island's capital. You can find many restaurants, shops and cafés in the port area.
• To check all ports connected to Skiathos, choose your port of departure, and visualize your ferry trip, you can use our Map of ferries.
• In a few cases, ferry schedules may change. Make sure to confirm your ferry’s departure time. You can also track your ferry in real time on the Ferryhopper App!

Where to take the ferry from Volos to Skiathos

You can catch the ferry to Skiathos from the port of Volos in Thessaly. Volos Port is located in the city center and it is accessible on foot from most points of interest.

The city of Volos is 3 hr 30 min from Athens by car (around 338 km). You can also get to Volos from Athens by train or bus.

The airport of Volos is 40 km from the port. In case you’re traveling to Volos by plane, train or bus, you can catch a local bus or a taxi to the port.