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Ferry Routes to Skopelos

Seajets and Blue Star Ferries, the largest operators in this emerald archipelago, guide over 150,000 travelers annually into the picturesque harbors of Town and Glossa. The dense pine forests of this Sporades island are easily accessible via a quick sea hop from the mainland docks of Volos. Review the ferry map above to map out your transit west to Skiathos or east to Alonissos. Having your own car is essential here to navigate the winding, forested roads that lead to the famous coastal chapels and secluded pebble beaches.

How to get to Skopelos from mainland Greece

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Thessaloniki ↔ Mantoudi

Seajets · 8h 40m

🚗 ✓🚐 ✓Stopover: Skiathos → Chora (Skopelos) → AlonissosFrom €69

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Volos ↔ Alonissos

Seajets · 8h 40m

🚗 ✕🚐 ✕Stopover: Skiathos → Chora (Skopelos)From €42

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Ferry Routes to Skopelos

Skopelos is served by two main ports: Skopelos Town (Chora) and Loutraki (Glossa). The largest ferry operators for 2026 are Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, and Aegean Flying Dolphins.

Ensure you check which port your ferry docks at, as Glossa and Chora are on opposite ends of the island and are 45 minutes apart by road.

Departure Port	Arrival Port (Skopelos)	Duration
Volos	Glossa / Chora	2.5 to 4 hours. Most ferries stop at Glossa first before continuing to Chora.
Skiathos	Glossa / Chora	30 to 60 minutes. Multiple daily connections between these islands.
Alonissos	Chora	20 to 40 minutes. The shortest connection in the Sporades cluster.

Nearby Islands: Skopelos is perfectly situated between Skiathos and Alonissos.
Port Choice: Glossa is convenient for those staying in the northern villages. Chora is the main hub for the south and east.
Weather Factors: In the Sporades, northern winds can sometimes affect the high-speed hydrofoil schedules.