How to travel from Evia to Skiros, Greece

The distance between Evia and Skiros is around 282km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Evia to Skiros by bus, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SkirosEvia if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Skyros (SKU).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Athens KTEL Liosion then take a ferry to Skýros.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

KTEL Evias

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Athens then take a ferry to Skýros.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Evia and Skiros

There are several options for getting from Evia to Skiros by bus, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Evia and Skiros is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 68km (42 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Evia and Skiros by bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Evia to Skiros is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Evia and Skiros is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Evia and Skiros. We recommend that you take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Skyros (SKU). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Evia and Skiros. We recommend that you take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Skyros (SKU). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Evia to Skiros. We recommend that you take the train to Athens then fly from Athens (ATH) to Skyros (SKU). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Skiros is Skiros Airport (SKU) (SKU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Skiros. Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) and Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) 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 Evia to Skiros. We recommend that you take the bus to Athens KTEL Liosion then take a ferry to Skýros. instead which will take 5h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Evia to Skiros is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).

How do I get from Evia to Skiros

Compare travel optionsbetween Evia and Skiros

Transport options from Evia to Skiros
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 30m
€165($165)
every 2 hours282km (175 miles)
Bus and Ferry
5h 40m
€74($74)
once daily302km (188 miles)
Train and Ferry
6h 50m
€81($81)
once daily330km (205 miles)

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Airports near Skiros

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

SKU
Skiros Airport (SKU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Skiros
ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Skiros
LXS
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Skiros