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.
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.
👋 Also check out Milos → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Milos (MLO) then take the bus to Pláka.
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Take a ferry to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 1h 50m | €110($110) | hourly | 188km (117 miles) |
Ferry | 3h 40m | €78($78) | once daily | 226km (141 miles) |
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The following major airports near Milos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.