Ferry from Athens (Lavrio) to Folegandros (Karavostasis)
13h 50m · from €28.00 · 1 operator
Lavrio to Folegandros at a glance
Ferries from Athens (Lavrio) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. Departures in that window are at 07:00. The crossing takes 13h 50m. The route is served by 1 operator: Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €28.00 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 | €28.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| Children 5-10 years old | €14.00 | Book now |
| Moto | €14.00 | 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.
Lavrio to Folegandros Route Map
Hellenic Seaways runs the Artemis from Lavrio to Folegandros in around thirteen and three quarter hours. It is a conventional ferry on a long multi-stop line down the Cyclades, so the crossing is slow and the fare correspondingly modest. A full day's travel, best treated as such.
Folegandros lies between Milos and Santorini and is small, rugged and noticeably less commercial than its neighbours. The ferry docks at Karavostasis, a small harbour on the east coast, with buses and taxis making the short climb to Chora, the main town, which sits along the top of a sheer cliff. Beyond the walking trails and a scattering of beaches reached by path or boat, there is not a great deal to do, which is the point.
This sailing runs roughly once a week, so most visitors reach the island from Piraeus or by hopping across from Milos, Ios or Santorini. The current timetable and fares are listed below. Buses at Karavostasis are timed to meet the ferries, so getting up to Chora on arrival is straightforward.
Lavrio to Folegandros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €28.00 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 | €28.00 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
Ticket classes by operator
Published tariffs for a single adult or vehicle, one way. These are operator list prices and do not vary by vessel.
Hellenic Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Children up to 5 years old | passenger | €0.00 |
| Children 5-10 years old | passenger | €14.00 |
| Adult | passenger | €28.00 |
| Moto | vehicle | €14.00 |
| Moto 3/4 Wheels | vehicle | €28.50 |
| Boat Trailer < 5m | vehicle | €70.00 |
| Auto | vehicle | €71.00 |
Weekly Lavrio 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 | 07:00 | 20:50 | 13h 50m | €28.00 | now 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.
Can you rent a car at Lavrio port?
Rental desks at Lavrio itself are scarce; the port is a working harbour about 60km southeast of Athens and roughly 40km from Athens airport, a 30-40 minute drive. Most people picking up a car for a Cycladic ferry from here collect it at the airport or in Athens beforehand, or arrange supplier delivery to the port; compare options at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Lavrio to Folegandros between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Lavrio to Folegandros?
Ferries from Athens (Lavrio) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one 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 Lavrio to Folegandros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Athens (Lavrio) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 28 August 2026, at 07:00. Departures fall on Friday.
How many ferries run from Lavrio to Folegandros this week?
1 sailing from Athens (Lavrio) 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 Lavrio to Folegandros?
Scheduled departures from Athens (Lavrio) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) leave at 07:00.
How long is the ferry from Lavrio to Folegandros?
The crossing from Athens (Lavrio) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) takes 13h 50m.
How much does the Lavrio to Folegandros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Athens (Lavrio) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) ferry start from €28.00 on a conventional ferry. Taking a vehicle is published from €14.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Lavrio to Folegandros route?
The Athens (Lavrio) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) route is served by Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Lavrio to Folegandros ferry
- Photography from the deck is excellent – the golden hour light on island whitewashed buildings as you arrive is hard to match.
- Very calm sea conditions – glassy water and no swell – are common in early June and late September. These are the most comfortable times to cross the open Aegean.
- 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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