How to travel from Thassos to Skiros, Greece

The distance between Thassos and Skiros is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Thassos to Skiros by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Skyros (SKU).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Keramoti then Piraeus and then to Skýros.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thassos and Skiros

There are several options for getting from Thassos to Skiros by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Thassos and Skiros is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)

It takes around 14h 30m to get from Thassos and Skiros by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Thassos to Skiros is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Thassos and Skiros is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Thassos and Skiros. We recommend that you take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Skyros (SKU). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thassos and Skiros. We recommend that you take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Skyros (SKU). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Thassos and Skiros. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 3 times a week.

Aneth Lines, Thassos Ferries, Blue Star Ferries and KTEL Evias run the ferry services between Thassos and Skiros. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thassos to Skiros. We recommend that you take a ferry to Keramoti then fly from Kavala (KVA) to Skyros (SKU). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Thassos to Skiros. We recommend that you take a ferry to Keramoti then take the bus to Athens Leoforou Kifisou then take a ferry to Skýros. instead which will take 14h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thassos to Skiros is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 30m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Thassos to Skiros

Compare travel optionsbetween Thassos and Skiros

Transport options from Thassos to Skiros
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane
2h 55m
€235($235)
every 2 hours497km (309 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
1 day 3h
€125($125)
3 times a week1,037km (645 miles)
Ferry and Bus14h 30m
€110($110)
once daily907km (564 miles)
Ferry to Keramoti, bus16h 50m
€44($44)
once daily964km (599 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