Ferry from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Sifnos (Kamares)

The Folegandros to Sifnos ferry route links two of the most characterful islands in the western Cyclades — remote, unhurried Folegandros and the culinary heartland of Sifnos. Ferries run from March through to November, making this a route well suited to travellers exploring the smaller islands beyond the main tourist circuit.

Frequency picks up considerably as summer arrives. Expect around 2 sailings per day at peak season, dropping back to a single daily departure in the shoulder months of spring and autumn. It is worth checking schedules in advance, particularly if you are island-hopping and need a specific connection.

Folegandros to Sifnos Ferry Fares

Weekly Folegandros to Sifnos 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 Sifnos?

Yes, and it's worth having one. The ferry lands at Kamares, and the drive up the winding valley road to the capital, Apollonia, takes about ten minutes; most rental firms have desks at the port to match ferry arrivals. Sifnos's road network is compact and easy to navigate, so a car gets you around the hilltop villages and beaches without waiting on buses. Compare local suppliers 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 Sifnos between 4 September 2026 and 17 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Folegandros to Sifnos 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 meltemi wind, a strong north-north-westerly, blows across the central and southern Aegean from roughly July through to early September.
• Once you arrive in Sifnos, the island's reputation for exceptional food – rooted in a centuries-old pottery and cooking tradition – is upheld by the tavernas in the attractive villages of Apollonia, Artemonas, and the hilltop Kastro. The Church of the Seven Martyrs, perched on a rocky promontory above the sea, is one of the most photographed sights in the Cyclades.

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