Advice for ferry return from the Cyclades
by Paul79
Translated into English.
Original post
I need to book a ferry for my return from Sifnos the day before my flight back.
I’ve booked accommodation at ARTEMI.
I’m torn between:
- a ferry arriving at 4 PM in Lavrio with a free shuttle to the airport from the port for 168 € (for 3 people)
- a ferry arriving at 8 PM in Piraeus for 90 €.
Is it worth just adding a taxi from the airport to Artemi, or is it better to take the cheaper option arriving in Piraeus and then a taxi from Piraeus to my accommodation?
I’m also wondering if arriving at 8 PM the night before my departure is cutting it too close?
If the ferry is delayed, can I take another one?
My flight isn’t until 10 AM the next day, so I do have some time...
Thanks for your advice
Economically, the ferry to Piraeus will clearly be cheaper for you. If your boat is canceled (really bad luck), there’s still a boat leaving at 8 PM from Sifnos, so no worries.
Hi there,
I’ll be taking the Lavrio option. While the ferry to Piraeus is cheaper, you’ll have to pay for a taxi from Piraeus to Artemi, and it’s chaos trying to find a taxi at Piraeus.
If ferries are canceled due to weather, they’ll *all* be canceled, and you’ll miss your flight no matter what. But luckily, ferries being canceled because of wind doesn’t happen every other day either.
I’ll be taking the Lavrio option. While the ferry to Piraeus is cheaper, you’ll have to pay for a taxi from Piraeus to Artemi, and it’s chaos trying to find a taxi at Piraeus.
If ferries are canceled due to weather, they’ll *all* be canceled, and you’ll miss your flight no matter what. But luckily, ferries being canceled because of wind doesn’t happen every other day either.
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