How to travel from Athens to Milos, Greece

The distance between Athens and Milos is around 188km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Athens to Milos by ferry, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Athens (ATH) to Milos (MLO) then take the bus to Pláka.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Milos.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
Operated bySeajets+ 4 others

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Milos

There are several options for getting from Athens to Milos by ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Athens and Milos is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Athens and Milos by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Athens to Milos is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Milos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Athens and Milos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Milos (MLO) then take the bus to Pláka. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Milos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Milos (MLO) then take the bus to Pláka. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Athens and Milos. The ferry typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.

Seajets, Aegean Speed Lines, Zante Ferries, Anek Ferries and Sea Speed ferries run the ferry services between Athens and Milos. Ferries run once daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Athens to Milos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Milos (MLO) then take the bus to Pláka. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Milos is Milos Airport (MLO) (MLO) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Milos. Chania International Airport (CHQ) (CHQ) and Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Athens to Milos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Milos. instead which will take 3h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Milos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

How do I get from Athens to Milos

Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Milos

Transport options from Athens to Milos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
1h 50m
€110($110)
hourly188km (117 miles)
Ferry
3h 40m
€78($78)
once daily226km (141 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Milos

Airports near Milos

The following major airports near Milos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

MLO
Milos Airport (MLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Milos
CHQ
Chania International Airport (CHQ)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Milos
ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Milos