How to travel from Kos to Sifnos, Greece
The distance between Kos and Sifnos is around 390km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kos to Sifnos by ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sifnos → Kos if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Kos (KGS) to Milos (MLO) then take a ferry to Sifnos.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Katapola then Paros and then to Sifnos.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple ferry operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kos and Sifnos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kos to Sifnos by ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 13h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Kos and Sifnos is around 390km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Kos and Sifnos by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kos to Sifnos is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Kos and Sifnos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kos and Sifnos. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Milos (MLO) then take a ferry to Sifnos. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kos and Sifnos. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Milos (MLO) then take a ferry to Sifnos. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kos and Sifnos. The ferry typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once a week.
Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Zante Ferries and Sea Speed ferries run the ferry services between Kos and Sifnos. Ferries run once a week and take around 8h 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 Kos to Sifnos. We recommend that you fly from Kos (KGS) to Milos (MLO) then take a ferry to Sifnos. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Sifnos is Paros Airport (PAS) (PAS) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Sifnos. Milos Airport (MLO) (MLO) 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 Kos to Sifnos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Katapola then Paros and then to Sifnos. instead which will take 8h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kos to Sifnos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kos and Sifnos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 3h 55m | €185($185) | once daily | 534km (332 miles) |
| Fly to Paros (PAS), Ferry | 6h 5m | €180($180) | twice a week | 580km (361 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 6h 10m | €170($170) | once daily | 552km (343 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 8h 40m | €160($160) | once a week | 478km (297 miles) |
| Ferry via Paros | 11h 15m | €120($120) | once a week | 409km (254 miles) |
| Ferry via Santorini | 13h 5m | €58($58) | once a week | 390km (242 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kos and Sifnos
Ferry operators
Hellenic Seaways
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Train operators
Greek Railways (Suburban)
Airports near Sifnos
The following major airports near Sifnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Paros Airport (PAS)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Sifnos
Milos Airport (MLO)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Sifnos
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Sifnos