Ferry from Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis)

The Paros to Folegandros ferry is one of those Cycladic crossings that takes you from a well-connected island hub to somewhere altogether quieter. Paros is busy, sociable, and easy to reach from almost anywhere in the Aegean. Folegandros is the opposite — small, unhurried, and fiercely itself. The ferry between them runs from March to October, making it a seasonal route with no winter service.

In April, May and October you can expect roughly one sailing per day, but in summer it drops to about two a week, so the exact frequency shifts a lot through the year. It is not a route with multiple daily departures, so checking the timetable before you commit to onward plans is essential.

Paros to Folegandros Ferry Fares

Weekly Paros 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.

Can you rent a car in Paros?

Yes, and rental desks cluster right by the port in Parikia, most just a couple of minutes' walk from where the ferry docks. A car earns its keep here: nowhere on Paros is more than about 30 minutes' drive away, opening up marble-quarry villages and quieter southern beaches that the KTEL bus network doesn't reach directly. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars if you'd rather not rely on the bus timetable.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Paros to Folegandros between 15 October 2026 and 28 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Paros to Folegandros ferry

• The whitewashed windmill facing the harbour is Parikia's landmark, useful for finding your way back to the terminal. Arrive at least an hour before departure in peak season, allowing extra time if you still need to buy your ticket at the port.
• The KTEL bus station for onward island travel is immediately to the right as you exit the port, making it easy to find without asking directions. Buses to Naoussa, the airport, and beaches all depart from here.
• Baggage storage is free at the KTEL bus station once you have bought your ticket, so there is no need to carry bags around Parikia while you wait for your ferry to board.
• Paros is one of the busiest Cyclades hubs, so if you are changing ferries the same day build in a buffer – delays tend to build up through the day and afternoon sailings are more likely to run late.
• 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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