Ferry to Folegandros from Athens, Santorini & more

Folegandros is a very small and charming island that belongs to the Cyclades in the Aegean sea. More specifically it is located at the south part of the complex between Milos and Sikinos and north-west of Santorini.
The island has one port, Karavostasi, where ferries from Athens and other islands arrive and depart. There is no airport on Folegandros, so travelling by ferry is the only way to approach the island.

Important notice: Ferry schedules may vary every year. The ferry schedules for the summer season are announced by most ferry companies in March. You can find and book all available ferries on our booking engine, as soon as they are officially announced.
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You will find below information about:
• How to get to Folegandros by ferry from Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Milos, Paros, Ios, and other islands.
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Island-hopping from Folegandros to other destinations
Travel tips

Getting to Folegandros by ferry is the only way and it is very easy. Folegandros is connected with Piraeus port of Athens with 2-3 ferry crossings every day.
It is also connected directly with several other islands such as Ios, Santorini, Milos, Mykonos, Amorgos, Sifnos, Paros, Naxos and more.
Karavostasi is the only and main port of Folegandros where the passenger ferries arrive. It is a well developed settlement with a beach and numerous tourist facilities such as hotels, restaurants, car rentals, shops and more. It is 3.4km away from Chora, the capital of the island.
Important notice: Ferry schedules may vary every year. The ferry schedules for the summer season are announced by most ferry companies in March. You can find and book all available ferries on our booking engine, as soon as they are officially announced.

Ferry Athens Folegandros

FERRY FROM ATHENS TO FOLEGANDROS

Most of the travelers visiting Folegandros travel from Athens. Ferries to Folegandros leave from Piraeus, which is the main and biggest port of the Greek Capital, situated only 12km away from the city center and arrive in Karavostasi, the port of Folegandros.
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• How long is the ferry trip from Athens to Folegandros?
The duration of the ferry trip from Athens to Folegandros varies from a minimum of 3h50m to a maximum of 9h40m. This mainly depends on the type of vessel (conventional or high-speed), the in-between stops to other islands and of course in some rare occasions the wind conditions.

• How much is the ferry from Athens to Folegandros?
Prices depend on the ferry type (conventional or high-speed). Some indicative prices are:

  • €36.5 for the conventional Zante Ferries with trip duration around 9 hours and 40 minutes.
  • €67 for the high-speed Golden Star Ferry with trip duration around 4 hours.
  • €69.70 for the high-speed Seajets with a trip duration around 3 hours and 50 minutes.

• What ferries are operating from Athens to Folegandros?
There are two types of vessels operating the route from Athens to Folegandros: high-speed ferries run by Seajets and Golden Star ferries with daily ferry crossings and the conventional ferry by Zante ferries that runs a few days per week.

> High-Speed ferries
The high-speed ferries by Seajet and Golden Star ferries are small in size vessels that run fast. There are no outdoor spaces and passengers remain in the indoor area. There are only numbered airplane type seats and only one coffee shop where you can buy a coffee, a refreshment or a snack. Inside the vessel there is an air conditioning system. This type of ferry does not have a garage, so you can not bring your car with you to Folegandros. The big advantage for choosing high-speed ferries is that they go faster and save you a lot of time compared to the conventional ferry. Unfortunately, because they are small vessels, bad weather conditions affect them easily and it has been noticed that delays might occur. In case you are travelling with strong winds, you might feel a bit sea sick nauseous.
Types seats: Airplane seat/Economy, Airplane seat/Business and Airplane seat/Vip.
Price range: €67- €79.8
Timetable: During the summer season, there are 2 ferry crossing per day (one for each company) for this type of vessel to/from Athens/Folegandros.

> Conventional ferries
The conventional type of ferry by Zante Ferries is a big vessel with indoors, outdoors spaces and a garage. You will find restaurants, and cafes whereas there is air conditioning in all the interior spaces. The trip with this type of vessel is longer but the ticket is cheaper. Due to the outdoor decks you can enjoy the lovely views of the sea while travelling which makes the trip really pleasant. There are 3 weekly ferry crossings to/from Folegandros. Last but not least, a big advantage of this ferry type is that with an extra fee you can take your car with you to Folegandros.
Types of seats: the Deck/Economy, the Air seats/Economy, Air seat/Business, and cabins with/without view.
Price range: €36.50
Vehicule: €22 (Moto), €78.50 (Car)
Timetable: During the summer season, there are 3 ferry crossings per week for this type of vessel to/from Piraeus/Folegandros.

• Indicative Timetables
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  • From Piraeus to Folegandros
  • • 06:50 am Golden Star Ferries (4h)
  • • 07:00 am Seajets (3h50m)
  • • 07:00 am Zante Ferries (9h40m)
  • From Folegandros to Piraeus
  • • 13:10 pm Golden Star Ferries (4h)
  • • 16:00 pm Seajets (3h50m)
  • • 21:40 pm Zante Ferries (6h25m)
Ferry Santorini Folegandros

FERRY FROM SANTORINI TO FOLEGANDROS

Folegandros is connected with Santorini by two daily high-speed ferries: Seajets and Golden Star. Santorini has an international airport and many visitors, in order to avoid spending too much time on a ferry, choose to fly to Santorini and take the ferry to Folegandros from there.
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• How long is the ferry from Santorini to Folegandros?
The time duration by ferry from Santorini to Folegandros is from 50m to 1h10m.

• How much is the ferry from Santorini to Folegandros?
The ferry ticket from Santorini to Folegandros costs €44.8 with Seajet and €43 with Golden Star.

• Indicative Timetable
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  • From Santorini to Folegandros
  • • 11:50 am Golden Star Ferries (1h10m)
  • • 15:00 pm Seajets (50m)
  • From Folegandros to Santorini
  • • 11:00 am Golden Star (50m)
  • • 11:00 am Golden Star (50m)
Ferry Mykonos Folegandros

FERRY FROM MYKONOS TO FOLEGANDROS

Folegandros is connected with Mykonos by two daily high-speed ferries: Seajet and Golden Star. Mykonos has an international airport and many visitors, in order to avoid spending too much time on a ferry, choose to fly to Mykonos and take the ferry from there.
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• How long is the ferry from Mykonos to Folegandros?
The trip duration is from Mykonos to Folegandros is from 4h15m to 5h5m.

• How much is the ferry from Mykonos to Folegandros?
The ferry ticket from Mykonos to Folegandros costs €59.80 with Seajet and €59 with Golden Star.

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  • From Mykonos to Folegandros
  • • 08:45 am Golden Star Ferries (4h15m)
  • • 11:00 am Seajets (4h50m)
  • From Folegandros to Mykonos
  • • 11:00 am Golden Star Ferries (4h35m)
  • • 11:00 am Seajets (5h5m)
Ferry Naxos Folegandros

FERRY FROM NAXOS TO FOLEGANDROS

Folegandros is connected with Naxos by a daily high-speed Seajet ferry and a conventional Blue Star Ferry a few days per week.
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• How long is the ferry from Naxos to Folegandros?
The duration time by ferry from Naxos to Folegandros is from 3h20m to 4h.

• How much is the ferry from Naxos to Folegandros?
The ferry ticket from Naxos to Folegandros costs €10 with Blue Star and and €49.80 with Seajet.

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  • From Naxos to Folegandros
  • • 11:50 am Seajets (4h)
  • • 16:40 pm Blue Star Ferries (3h20m)
  • From Folegandros to Naxos
  • • 11:00 am Seajets (4h20m)
  • • 09:50 am Blue Star Ferries (3h15m)
Ferry Milos Folegandros

FERRY FROM MILOS TO FOLEGANDROS

Milos is an island very close to Folegandros. Folegandros is connected with Milos by two daily high-speed ferries, Golden Star and Seajets and with a conventional Zante Ferry a few days per week.
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• How long is the ferry from Milos to Folegandros?
The duration time by ferry from Milos to Folegandros is from 50m to 2h20m.

• How much is the ferry from Milos to Folegandros?
The ferry ticket from Milos to Folegandros costs €37-39.8 for a high-speed vessel and €8 for the conventional ferry.

• Indicative Timetable
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  • From Milos to Folegandros
  • • 09:50 am Golden Star Ferries (1h)
  • • 10:00 am Seajet (50m)
  • • 22:15 pm Zante Ferries (2h20m)
  • From Folegandros to Milos
  • • 10:00 am Zante Ferries (2h20m)
  • • 13:10 pm Golden Star Ferries (1h10m)
  • • 16:00 pm Seajet (1h5m)
Ferry Paros Folegandros

FERRY FROM PAROS TO FOLEGANDROS

Folegandros is connected with Paros by two daily high-speed ferries: Seajet and Golden Star.
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• How long is the ferry from Paros to Folegandros?
The duration time by ferry from Paros to Folegandros is from 3h10m to 6h50m.

• How much is the ferry from Paros to Folegandros?
The ferry ticket from Paros to Folegandros costs €59.80 with Seajet and €59 with Golden Star

• Indicative Timetable
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  • From Paros to Folegandros
  • • 09:50 am Golden Star Ferries (3h10m)
  • • 09:55 am Seajets (5h55m)
  • From Folegandros to Paros
  • • 11:00 am Golden Star Ferries (3h25m)
  • • 11:00 am Seajets (6h50m)
Ferry Ios Folegandros

FERRY FROM IOS TO FOLEGANDROS

Ios is an island very close to Folegandros. Folegandros is connected with Ios by a daily high-speed Golden Star ferry and a conventional Zante Ferry a few days per week.
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• How long is the ferry from Ios to Folegandros?
The duration time by ferry from Ios to Folegandros is from 1h15m to 2h5m.

• How much is the ferry from Ios to Folegandros?
The ferry ticket from Ios to Folegandros costs €6 with Zante ferries and €45 with Golden Star.

• Indicative Timetable
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  • From Ios to Folegandros
  • • 11:05 am Golden Star Ferries (1h55m)
  • • 20:55 pm Zante (1h20m)
  • From Ios to Paros
  • • 00:45 am Zante (1h15m)
  • • 11:00 am Golden Star Ferries (2h5m)
 

FERRY FROM OTHER ISLANDS

Depending of the years, the island of Folegandros is also connected with: Amorgos, Katapola - Anafi - Kea - Kimolos - Koufonissi - Kythnos - Serifos - Sifnos - Sikinos - Syros - Thirassia.

 

 

ISLAND HOPPING FROM FOLEGANDROS

Folegandros is also connected with Amorgos, Sifnos, Kythnos, Milos, Serifos, Sikinos and a few more islands. Being a relatively small island connected with daily ferries with other islands of the Cyclades, makes Folegandros an ideal island hopping destination.

 

 

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TRAVEL TIPS

Travel tips to organize your trip to Folegandros:

  • • If you are travelling to and from Folegandros during high season (July to mid-September), it is strongly recommended to book your tickets in advance as soon as possible since they sell out quickly.

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