Ferry from Koufonissi to Donoussa
1h 10m · from €7.00 · 1 operator
Koufonissi to Donoussa at a glance
Ferries from Koufonissi to Donoussa are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. Departures in that window are at 17:15. The crossing takes 1h 10m. The route is served by 1 operator: Small Cyclades Lines. Published fares start from €7.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €7.00 | 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.
Koufonissi to Donoussa Route Map
Koufonissi to Donoussa takes a little over an hour on Small Cyclades Lines' Express Scopelitis, the small ferry that ties the group together. It is a short crossing but an exposed one, running across open water in the eastern Cyclades where the meltemi can blow hard in midsummer. In good weather the deck is the place to be.
Donoussa is a small, remote island with minimal tourism infrastructure, which is the whole appeal. The port and main settlement is Stavros, a whitewashed harbour village where everything you need is within a few minutes' walk. Days are spent on beaches and walking paths, and rooms are few enough that booking ahead in August is wise.
Sailings are around three times a week and seasonal, so a stay here needs planning around the boat. The current timetable and fares are shown below, with tickets starting around €7. Naxos is the connecting hub for anywhere beyond the Small Cyclades.
Koufonissi to Donoussa Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €7.00 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 | €7.00 | Small Cyclades Lines | Express Scopelitis |
Weekly Koufonissi to Donoussa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Cyclades Lines | Express Scopelitis conventional | 16:35 | 17:45 | 1h 10m | €7.00 | 2026-09-14 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Express Scopelitis sailing | |
| Small Cyclades Lines | Express Scopelitis conventional | 17:15 | 18:25 | 1h 10m | €7.00 | now to 2026-09-12 | Book the Express Scopelitis sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Koufonissi to Donoussa between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 17:15 | 18:25 | 1h 10m | Express Scopelitis | Small Cyclades Lines |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 17:15 | 18:25 | 1h 10m | Express Scopelitis | Small Cyclades Lines |
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 17:15 | 18:25 | 1h 10m | Express Scopelitis | Small Cyclades Lines |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 17:15 | 18:25 | 1h 10m | Express Scopelitis | Small Cyclades Lines |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 17:15 | 18:25 | 1h 10m | Express Scopelitis | Small Cyclades Lines |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 17:15 | 18:25 | 1h 10m | Express Scopelitis | Small Cyclades Lines |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Koufonissi to Donoussa?
Ferries from Koufonissi to Donoussa are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Thursday 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 Koufonissi to Donoussa today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Koufonissi to Donoussa today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 25 August 2026, at 17:15. Departures fall on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
How many ferries run from Koufonissi to Donoussa this week?
3 sailings from Koufonissi to Donoussa are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Koufonissi to Donoussa?
Scheduled departures from Koufonissi to Donoussa leave at 17:15.
How long is the ferry from Koufonissi to Donoussa?
The crossing from Koufonissi to Donoussa takes 1h 10m.
How much does the Koufonissi to Donoussa ferry cost?
Published fares for the Koufonissi to Donoussa ferry start from €7.00 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 Koufonissi to Donoussa route?
The Koufonissi to Donoussa route is served by Small Cyclades Lines. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Koufonissi to Donoussa ferry
- Koufonisi's port sits in Chora, the island's only village, so most accommodation is a short walk from the quay; even so, arrive at least 30 minutes before your ferry to Paros is due to depart.
- Book your ferry to Paros online in advance, especially in July and August, since sailings on this small network fill quickly; Chora's travel agency also sells tickets locally, but do not rely on it as your only option.
- From June to September, meltemi winds can bring rough seas and cause Small Cyclades ferries to cancel sailings at short notice; check your ferry company's status before setting out for the port.
- Some operators offer promotional fares in spring and autumn to fill sailings – worth checking their websites directly if you are travelling outside peak season.
- In Donoussa, one of the Small Cyclades between Naxos and Amorgos, the pace of life is unhurried and the beaches are genuinely secluded. The island is ideal for swimming and hiking between coves in an authentic, crowd-free setting.
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