Ferry from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Kimolos (Psathi)
1h 10m to 1h 30m · from €5.00 · 2 operators
Folegandros to Kimolos at a glance
Ferries from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Kimolos (Psathi) are scheduled 5 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 12:10 and the latest is 21:00. The crossing takes between 1h 10m and 1h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €5.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
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| Conventional ferry | €5.50 | Book now |
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Folegandros to Kimolos Route Map
Folegandros to Kimolos takes a little over an hour, sometimes closer to an hour and a half if the ship calls elsewhere first. Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways both cover it, using the Dionisios Solomos and the Artemis. Both are conventional ferries with open deck space and vehicle decks, which makes this a straightforward crossing to bring a hire car on.
Kimolos is a small volcanic island northwest of Milos, quiet and low-key, with village life rather than nightlife. Ferries dock at Psathi, a modest harbour on the east coast, a short walk or drive from the main town of Chorio and its small Venetian-era kastro. Travellers come for unspoilt beaches, walking, and a distinctly slower pace than the busier Cyclades.
Sailings are limited, a couple of times a week and seasonal, so check the timetable below before planning around it; journey times and fares are shown there, with tickets usually starting around five euros. Kimolos also has a short and much more frequent local crossing to Milos, which links it into the wider western Cyclades network.
Folegandros to Kimolos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €5.50 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 class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €5.50 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
Weekly Folegandros to Kimolos Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 12:10 | 13:20 | 1h 10m | 2026-09-05 to 2026-09-12 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 12:10 | 13:20 | 1h 10m | now to 2026-10-27 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 12:10 | 13:20 | 1h 10m | 2026-09-20 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 21:00 | 22:30 | 1h 30m | €5.50 | now to 2026-10-30 | Book the Artemis sailing |
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Hiring a car
Do you need a car on Kimolos?
Not really. Kimolos is tiny, only about 900 people live there, and the port at Psathi is just 1km from the main village, Chorio. Most visitors walk or hire a scooter or quad locally for the short hops to beaches like Aliki (3km) or Prassa (6.5km). A car is only worth arranging if you want to bring one over from Milos on the vehicle ferry; compare options at Discover Cars.
Do you need a car on Folegandros?
Not essential. Folegandros is small, and the bus that meets every ferry runs the 3.5km from the port at Karavostasis up to Chora in about ten minutes for a couple of euros. A car or scooter becomes useful once you want to reach the beaches below Ano Meria or Agali, which the bus does not serve directly. Rental desks operate in Chora, Karavostasis and Ano Meria; compare prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Folegandros to Kimolos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 12:10 | 13:20 | 1h 10m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 21:00 | 22:30 | 1h 30m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 12:10 | 13:20 | 1h 10m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 21:00 | 22:30 | 1h 30m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 12:10 | 13:20 | 1h 10m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Folegandros to Kimolos?
Ferries from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Kimolos (Psathi) are scheduled 5 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Folegandros to Kimolos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Kimolos (Psathi) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 25 August 2026, at 12:10. Departures fall on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
How many ferries run from Folegandros to Kimolos this week?
2 sailings from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Kimolos (Psathi) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Tuesdays and Fridays.
What time is the first ferry from Folegandros to Kimolos?
Scheduled departures from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Kimolos (Psathi) leave at 12:10 and 21:00.
How long is the ferry from Folegandros to Kimolos?
The fastest crossing from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Kimolos (Psathi) takes 1h 10m and the slowest 1h 30m. Typical crossing times by operator: Fast Ferries 1h 10m and Hellenic Seaways 1h 30m.
How much does the Folegandros to Kimolos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Kimolos (Psathi) ferry start from €5.50 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 Folegandros to Kimolos route?
The Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Kimolos (Psathi) route is served by Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Folegandros to Kimolos ferry
- Take the local bus from Karavostasis to Chora, about 4km away – services are timed to meet ferry arrivals and departures, or use a taxi for the short uphill run to the main village.
- Arrive at the port in Karavostasis at least 30 to 60 minutes before your ferry is due to sail, since boarding and any last-minute schedule changes need time to sort out.
- Build a buffer day into your Folegandros trip: the island's ferry routes are among the first suspended when gale-force meltemi winds hit the exposed Aegean crossings in summer.
- Ticket prices on some routes include a mandatory port surcharge; on others it is separate – the checkout total will clarify this before you pay.
- In Kimolos, the main settlement of Horio at the foot of Mt Ksaplovouni enchants with its Cycladic simplicity and a castle at its heart. The island's volcanic origins give the landscape a distinctive character, with grey-white rocks rising from crystal-clear waters that the Venetians once called 'silvery'.
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