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Ferry from Donoussa to Koufonissi

1h 05m · from €7.00 · 1 operator

Donoussa to Koufonissi at a glance

Ferries from Donoussa to Koufonissi are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. Departures in that window are at 09:25. The crossing takes 1h 05m. The route is served by 1 operator: Small Cyclades Lines. Published fares start from €7.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.

Sailings / 14 days6
Per day0.4
First departure09:25
Last departure09:25
Crossing time1h 05m
Fares from€7.00
Operators1

Tickets from

Conventional ferry€7.00Book now

Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.

Sailings in the next fortnight run on Tue, Thu and Sat
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Operators have published this route's timetable to 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Donoussa to Koufonissi Route Map

Map of the Cyclades showing the ferry route south-west from Donoussa to Koufonissi.

Donoussa to Koufonissi takes a bit over an hour on Small Cyclades Lines' Express Scopelitis, the small ferry that links this cluster of islands. It is a short and usually pleasant crossing, though the boat is modest and exposed to whatever the meltemi is doing. Deck space is the best place to sit on a fine day.

Koufonissi's harbour is effectively part of the main village, so there is nothing to arrange on arrival beyond walking to where you are staying. The island is small and flat, and has become popular for its clear shallow water and beaches such as Pori and Fanos. Ano Koufonissi is the inhabited island; Kato Koufonissi opposite is empty apart from day boats and a taverna.

The service runs roughly three times a week, so plan around it rather than assume daily departures. The current timetable and fares are shown below, with fares starting around €7. Naxos, an easy onward hop from Koufonissi, is the main connecting point for the rest of the Cyclades.

Donoussa to Koufonissi Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €7.00 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.

Vessel classFromOperatorVessel
Conventional ferry€7.00Small Cyclades LinesExpress Scopelitis

Weekly Donoussa to Koufonissi Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

OperatorVesselDaysDepartsArrivesDurationFromSeasonBook
Small Cyclades LinesExpress Scopelitis conventional
Mon, Wed and Sat
09:2010:301h 10m€7.002026-09-14 to 2026-10-31Book the Express Scopelitis sailing
Small Cyclades LinesExpress Scopelitis conventional
Tue, Thu and Sat
09:2510:301h 05m€7.00now to 2026-09-12Book the Express Scopelitis sailing

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Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Donoussa to Koufonissi between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Tue 2026-08-2509:2510:301h 05mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Thu 2026-08-2709:2510:301h 05mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sat 2026-08-2909:2510:301h 05mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Tue 2026-09-0109:2510:301h 05mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Thu 2026-09-0309:2510:301h 05mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sat 2026-09-0509:2510:301h 05mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Donoussa to Koufonissi?

Ferries from Donoussa to Koufonissi are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Donoussa to Koufonissi today?

No, there are no scheduled departures from Donoussa to Koufonissi today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 25 August 2026, at 09:25. Departures fall on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

How many ferries run from Donoussa to Koufonissi this week?

3 sailings from Donoussa to Koufonissi are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.

What time is the first ferry from Donoussa to Koufonissi?

Scheduled departures from Donoussa to Koufonissi leave at 09:25.

How long is the ferry from Donoussa to Koufonissi?

The crossing from Donoussa to Koufonissi takes 1h 05m.

How much does the Donoussa to Koufonissi ferry cost?

Published fares for the Donoussa to Koufonissi ferry start from €7.00 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.

Which ferry companies operate the Donoussa to Koufonissi route?

The Donoussa to Koufonissi route is served by Small Cyclades Lines. Crossings run on conventional ferries.

Tips for the Donoussa to Koufonissi ferry

  • Short hops are a great way to visit a 'satellite' island – for example, the small island of Antiparos from Paros – without committing to an overnight stay.
  • Some operators allow seat upgrades at the port ticket desk if higher classes have not sold out – worth asking if you arrive early.
  • On deck class for a short crossing, there is no need to find an inside seat – standing or sitting on the open deck for 45 minutes is perfectly comfortable.
  • Routes that are seasonal only often have limited or no service in winter; neighbouring islands may require a land or air connection during the closed period.
  • When travelling with a motorcycle, book and pay for the vehicle space at the same time as your passenger ticket – vehicle spaces can sell out separately.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 6 August 2026.