Ferry from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Kimolos (Psathi)

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 €5.50. 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

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.

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 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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