Ferry from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Paros (Parikia)

The Folegandros to Paros ferry is a useful connection between two of the Cyclades’ most appealing islands. Whether you’re moving on from the dramatic clifftop village of Chora or heading towards Paros for its beaches and nightlife, this route keeps you moving through the archipelago without backtracking to Athens.

Sailings on this route are sparse for much of the year, with about one ferry a day only in April and October, so check the at-a-glance box above before building island-hopping plans around it.

Folegandros to Paros Ferry Fares

Weekly Folegandros to Paros 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

Can you rent a car in Paros?

Yes, and rental desks cluster right by the port in Parikia, most just a couple of minutes' walk from where the ferry docks. A car earns its keep here: nowhere on Paros is more than about 30 minutes' drive away, opening up marble-quarry villages and quieter southern beaches that the KTEL bus network doesn't reach directly. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars if you'd rather not rely on the bus timetable.

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 Paros between 19 October 2026 and 1 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Folegandros to Paros 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.
• The school summer holidays begin in mid-June and domestic travel volumes rise sharply; prices and demand increase from this point.
• In Paros, the charming fishing village of Naoussa on the north coast is the best place to eat fresh seafood at family-run waterfront tavernas. The main town of Parikia has an impressive Byzantine cathedral built from the marble of ancient temples, and the island's beaches – particularly Kolymbithres with its sculpted granite rocks – are among the most striking in the Cyclades.

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