Ferry from Kea (Korissia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis)
12h 40m · from €18.50 · 1 operator
Kea to Folegandros at a glance
Ferries from Kea (Korissia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) are scheduled 1 time over the next 7 days, about once a week. Departures in that window are at 08:10. The crossing takes 12h 40m. The route is served by 1 operator: Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €18.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €18.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Deck | €18.50 | Book now |
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.
Kea to Folegandros through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in October (about once a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| November 2025 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| December 2025 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| January 2026 | 3 | 3 of 31 | less than once a week |
| February 2026 | 3 | 3 of 28 | about once a week |
| March 2026 | 3 | 3 of 31 | less than once a week |
| April 2026 | 3 | 3 of 30 | less than once a week |
| May 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| June 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| July 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| August 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| September 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Kea to Folegandros Route Map
Kea to Folegandros takes the best part of thirteen hours on the Hellenic Seaways ferry Artemis, a conventional ship working down the western Cyclades with several calls along the way. There is no fast alternative on this pairing. If you take it, plan for a full day on board and pack accordingly.
Folegandros is a small, rugged island between Milos and Santorini, and it stays noticeably quieter and less commercial than either. Ferries dock at Karavostasis, a modest harbour on the east coast, with buses and taxis running up to Chora, which sits along the top of a sheer cliff above the sea. Hiking trails and small, hard-to-reach beaches are the other reasons people come.
The service operates only a couple of times a fortnight, so it fits a fixed plan rather than a spontaneous one. 50. The busier route to Folegandros is the Piraeus line via Milos and Sifnos, which is worth checking if the dates here do not suit.
Kea to Folegandros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €18.50 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 | €18.50 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Hellenic Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Deck | passenger | €18.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Weekly Kea to Folegandros 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 08:10 | 20:50 | 12h 40m | €18.50 | 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Artemis sailing |
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Hiring a car
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 Kea to Folegandros between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 2026-10-30 | 08:10 | 20:50 | 12h 40m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kea to Folegandros?
Ferries from Kea (Korissia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) are scheduled 1 time over the next 7 days, about once a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Friday. 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 Kea to Folegandros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kea (Korissia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 30 October 2026, at 08:10. Departures fall on Friday.
How many ferries run from Kea to Folegandros this week?
1 sailing from Kea (Korissia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kea to Folegandros?
Scheduled departures from Kea (Korissia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) leave at 08:10.
How long is the ferry from Kea to Folegandros?
The crossing from Kea (Korissia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) takes 12h 40m.
How much does the Kea to Folegandros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kea (Korissia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) ferry start from €18.50 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 Kea to Folegandros route?
The Kea (Korissia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) route is served by Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kea to Folegandros ferry
- Toilets at smaller island ports can be limited and poorly maintained; use facilities at your hotel or a cafe before heading to the port.
- Sunglasses are essential on open deck in the Aegean – the reflected glare off the water is very intense, especially in the middle of the day.
- In Folegandros, the distinctive hilltop Kastro village and the rugged, sun-bleached landscape give the island a wild character unlike most of the Cyclades. A scenic walk from Ano Meria leads to the lighthouse on the southeastern tip, standing watch over the Aegean since 1919.
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