Ferry from Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis)
3h 40m to 5h 15m · from €8.00 · 1 operator
Paros to Folegandros at a glance
Ferries from Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 09:00 and the latest is 15:35. The crossing takes between 3h 40m and 5h 15m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €8.00 on a conventional ferry and from €82.70 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Wednesday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 1 November 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €8.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €82.70 | 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 1 November 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Paros to Folegandros Route Map
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.
During the season you can expect roughly one sailing per day, though the exact frequency shifts slightly in spring and autumn. It is not a route with multiple daily departures, so checking the timetable before you commit to onward plans is essential.
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Paros to Folegandros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €8.00 on a conventional ferry and from €82.70 on a high-speed vessel. 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 | €8.00 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
| High-speed vessel | €82.70 | Seajets | Super Jet 2 |
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.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 09:00 | 12:40 | 3h 40m | €8.00 | now to 2026-09-30 | Book the Artemis sailing | |
| Seajets | Super Jet 2 high-speed | even calendar days | 10:00 | 15:55 | 5h 55m | €82.70 | 2026-09-28 to 2026-10-10 | Book the Super Jet 2 sailing |
| Seajets | Superjet high-speed | odd calendar days | 10:00 | 15:55 | 5h 55m | €82.70 | 2026-09-29 to 2026-10-11 | Book the Superjet sailing |
| Seajets | Super Jet 2 high-speed | even calendar days | 10:45 | 13:50 | 3h 05m | €82.70 | 2026-10-12 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Super Jet 2 sailing |
| Seajets | Superjet high-speed | odd calendar days | 10:45 | 13:50 | 3h 05m | €82.70 | 2026-10-13 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Superjet sailing |
| Seajets | Super Jet 2 high-speed | odd calendar days | 10:45 | 13:50 | 3h 05m | €82.70 | 2026-11-01 to 2026-11-01 | Book the Super Jet 2 sailing |
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 15:35 | 20:50 | 5h 15m | €8.00 | 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 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 10 September 2026 and 23 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Paros to Folegandros?
Ferries from Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Wednesday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 1 November 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Paros to Folegandros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 11 September 2026, at 15:35. Departures fall on Wednesday and Friday.
How many ferries run from Paros to Folegandros this week?
2 sailings from Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Paros to Folegandros?
Scheduled departures from Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) leave at 09:00 and 15:35.
How long is the ferry from Paros to Folegandros?
The fastest crossing from Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) takes 3h 40m and the slowest 5h 15m.
How much does the Paros to Folegandros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) ferry start from €8.00 on a conventional ferry and from €82.70 on a high-speed vessel. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Paros to Folegandros route?
The Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros (Karavostasis) route is served by Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
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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