Travelling by Sea in Greece - (See below Skiathos Island Ferry Routes)
If you are planning a long holiday it is very interesting and exciting to drive from the UK to France, Germany, Belgium, Italy and then by ferry to Greece. If you have the time and the inclination its a fantastic trip by car or by motorbike. You can meet your ferry from a number of ports in Italy depending on your plan and to check out your ferry options
By ferry / fast ferry / hydrofoil: Connections to Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros operate from Thessaloniki in the north, Volos, central Greece, and Ag. Konstantinos, near Evia for Athens connections.
www.ferries.gr
Hellas Flying Dolphins (hydrofoils and Jet Ferries) have the fastest routes and operate several times daily in high season.
www.dolphins.gr
Hellenic Seaways is the largest Hellenic maritime company with its many vessels it serves more than 35 ports in the Cyclades, Saronikos and the Sporades.
www.hellenicseaways.gr
NEL LINES provide a country wide service but specifically they provide local services covering Thessaloniki, Volos, Ag.Konstantinos and the Sporades Islands: Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonnisos, see website for timetables & booking info:
www.nel.gr
or directly to
NEL Volos - Sporades Timetable
Skiathos Islands Ferry Routes
To get from Athens airport to Skiathos, you need to take a taxi from the airport to the "Alkyon" office at 97, Akadamias Street at Kaningos Square (not far from Omonia Square). Or take the Underground to Omonia Square and walk up to Akadamias Street at Kaningos Square.
See www.gtp.gr for ferry schedules. When checking the times from Aghios Konstantinos to Skiathos, allow 3.5 hours BEFORE the time from Aghios Konstantinos to catch the bus at the Kaningos Square!
The bus connects with the hydrofoil for Skiathos at Agios Konstantinos and you can buy a ticket all the way through.
Allow at least 2.5 hours from your planes arrival to get your bags and get to the Alkyon office www.alkyontravel.gr
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