The Milos to Santorini ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article.
Santorini is probably the most romantic Greek island. Many travelers choose it to surprise their loved ones with a romantic escape. But Santorini is also an excellent start point for exploring the other islands located closed by. Milos is one of the islands worth visiting and an excellent choice for a day trip (if you choose the high speed ferry). Just like other islands in the Cyclades group, Milos offers an lovely combination of beaches and history.
Santorini or Thira?
When you look up the ferries between two islands, you are actually looking for ferries between two ports. And in some cases, the name of the island isn’t the same as the name of the port. Santorini makes no exception, so in case you cannot find the island listed in the schedules and on line booking systems, then look for Thira (Santorini) or the port code ATI.
How long does it take to get from Santorini to Milos?
The ferry ride takes between 2 h and 5 h 40 min, depending on the type of ferry you choose.
Is there a high speed ferry between Santorini and Milos ?
Yes.
How much does it cost to get from Santorini to Milos by ferry?
On the high speed ferry (2 h) an economy non smoking ticket costs €39.40 per person, one way.
How many ferries per day depart from Santorini to Milos during the low season?
The low season schedule is no longer available.
How many ferries per day depart from Santorini to Milos during the high season?
During the summer 2010 the following ferries run between Santorini and Milos:
- Sun at 8 a.m. until Aug 29
- Wed at 1:05 p.m. until Oct 27
- daily at 5 p.m., high speed, until Aug 30
- daily at 5:15 p.m., high speed, Aug 31 to Sept 13
- Mon at 5:30 p.m., until Oct 25
- Tue at 6 p.m., until Sept 14
- Sun at 10:35 p.m., until Oct 31
Are there any overnight journeys between Santorini and Milos?
No.
Where can I buy tickets from?
You can purchase the tickets online (at most 2 months prior to departure), from a Greek travel agency (either directly from Greece or via a travel agency in your country) and you can buy the tickets from the port. Remember to book the tickets in advance, particularly if you plan to travel in July or August.
Does everyone charge the same prices?
Yes, the prices are the same regardless of where you buy them from.
How about the ferries from Milos to Santorini ?
During the summer 2010, the following ferries connect Milos to Santorini:
- Sun at 12:15 a.m., until Aug 29
- Tue at 1 a.m., until Sept 14
- Sat at 5:25 a.m., until Oct 30
- Tue at 7 a.m., until Oct 26
- daily at 9 :55 a.m., high speed, until Aug 30
- daily at 10 :20 a.m., high speed, Aug 31 to Sept 13
- Mon at 9 :25 p.m., until Oct 25
Important note:
The schedule is submitted to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine every Friday so, in some cases, there can be some changes from week to week, let alone from month to month. It’s advisable to double check the ferry schedule couple of days prior to the departure.
