Ferry from Kimolos (Psathi) to Folegandros (Karavostasis)
1h 10m to 1h 40m · from €5.00 · 2 operators
Kimolos to Folegandros at a glance
Ferries from Kimolos (Psathi) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) are scheduled 5 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 08:40 and the latest is 20:25. The crossing takes between 1h 10m and 1h 40m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €5.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday, Friday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €5.50 | Book now |
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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 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kimolos to Folegandros Route Map
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 five euros. 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
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €5.50 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 | €5.50 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
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.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 08:40 | 10:20 | 1h 40m | €5.50 | now to 2026-10-31 | Book the Artemis sailing | |
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 13:30 | 14:40 | 1h 10m | 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-11 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 20:25 | 21:35 | 1h 10m | now to 2026-10-26 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 21:00 | 22:10 | 1h 10m | 2026-09-18 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Dionisios Solomos 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.
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 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 20:25 | 21:35 | 1h 10m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 08:40 | 10:20 | 1h 40m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 20:25 | 21:35 | 1h 10m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 13:30 | 14:40 | 1h 10m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 08:40 | 10:20 | 1h 40m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kimolos to Folegandros?
Ferries from Kimolos (Psathi) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) are scheduled 5 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Friday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kimolos to Folegandros today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Kimolos (Psathi) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) today. Departure time: 20:25.
How many ferries run from Kimolos to Folegandros this week?
2 sailings from Kimolos (Psathi) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Mondays and Saturdays.
What time is the first ferry from Kimolos to Folegandros?
Scheduled departures from Kimolos (Psathi) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) leave at 08:40, 13:30 and 20:25.
How long is the ferry from Kimolos to Folegandros?
The fastest crossing from Kimolos (Psathi) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) takes 1h 10m and the slowest 1h 40m. Typical crossing times by operator: Fast Ferries 1h 10m and Hellenic Seaways 1h 40m.
How much does the Kimolos to Folegandros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kimolos (Psathi) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) ferry start from €5.50 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 Kimolos to Folegandros route?
The Kimolos (Psathi) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) route is served by Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
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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