Ferry from Kimolos (Psathi) to Folegandros (Karavostasis)

This is a short crossing between two quiet western Cyclades islands, taking a little over an hour and up to about an hour and forty minutes depending on the calls made. Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways both cover it, using the Dionisios Solomos and the Artemis. Both are conventional ferries with deck space and vehicle decks.

Folegandros is a small, rugged island between Milos and Santorini, with a quieter and less commercial feel than its better-known neighbours. Ferries dock at Karavostasis, a modest harbour on the east coast, with buses and taxis running up to the Chora on the cliffs above. That clifftop town, along with the walking trails and out-of-the-way beaches, is what most people come for.

The route runs a couple of times a week in season rather than daily, so check the current timetable below along with fares and journey times; tickets usually start around €5.50. Folegandros has considerably better onward links to Piraeus and Santorini than Kimolos does, which makes it a useful next stop.

Kimolos to Folegandros Ferry Fares

Weekly Kimolos to Folegandros 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 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.

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.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Kimolos to Folegandros between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Kimolos to Folegandros ferry

• Confirmation emails sometimes contain a QR code for faster boarding – screenshotting this and zooming in before you reach the scanner saves time at the gate.
• On a short hop to a small island, confirm there are facilities (cafes, water, shade) before you go if you plan to spend a full day there.
• On high-frequency short routes, check the timetable for the last sailing of the day – it can be surprisingly early on some less-visited islands.
• 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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