The cheapest and fastest ferries from Thessaloniki to Skiathos
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Thessaloniki to Skiathos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thessaloniki to Skiathos will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Thessaloniki for Skiathos on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct ferries cover the 169 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest ferries will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Thessaloniki to Skiathos
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Skiathos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €87.
Distance: 91 nautical miles (169 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€65 Average price Cheapest | €173 Average price |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 13h 55m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Thessaloniki to Skiathos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Thessaloniki to Skiathos ferries for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:30 AM Thessaloniki | 3h10 | 9:40 AM Skiathos | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Thessaloniki to Skiathos by ferry or flight
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Offers and deals from Thessaloniki to Skiathos
Discover the offers available on trains covering the route from Thessaloniki to Skiathos and choose the solutions that best suit your needs. Below, you will find a selection of the most popular offers proposed by Seajets

Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Thessaloniki to Skiathos

Distance 91 nautical miles (169 km) |
Average sailing duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 3h 10m |
First ferry 08:30 |
Last ferry 18:50 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Thessaloniki to Skiathos start from as low as $45 (€37) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $80 (€65) depending on the train type and class.
Ferry operators: Seajets from Thessaloniki to SkiathosYou can travel by ferry between Thessaloniki to Skiathos with Seajets for as low as $45 (€37). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Seajets
FAQs: Ferry from Thessaloniki to Skiathos

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Thessaloniki, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Skiathos, located 3.6 miles (5.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Thessaloniki to Skiathos
- 08:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 14:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Kitchen Bar (0.3km)
- Mpakaliarakia tou Aristou (0.7km)
- Full tou Meze (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxiway and Taxiplon.
- Free
- Bus Line 31, Stop: OASTH
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- The Windmill Restaurant (0.3km)
- Marmita (0.6km)
- Ricchi E Poveri (0.5km)
- Main companies are Skiathos Taxi and Skiathos Transfer Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Papadiamanti Stop
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