Ferry from Schinoussa to Koufonisi

30m to 35m · from €2.50 · 2 operators

By Dave Briggs

Schinoussa to Koufonisi at a glance

Ferries from Schinoussa to Koufonisi are scheduled 18 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. The earliest departure in that window is 02:25 and the latest is 15:55. The crossing takes between 30m and 35m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Small Cyclades Lines. Published fares start from €2.50 on a conventional ferry and from €14.70 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 17 May 2027. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 27 February 2027; the rest of the winter timetable is not out yet, and sailings are published again from 17 May 2027.

Sailings / 14 days18
How oftenAbout one a day
First departure02:25
Last departure15:55
Fastest30m
Slowest35m
Fares from€2.50
Operators2

Tickets from

Conventional ferry€2.50Book now
High-speed vessel, sailing again from 17 May 2027€14.70Book now
ECO Seat€2.50Book now
AB43 Cabin€8.00Book now

Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.

Sailings in the next fortnight run on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
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Operators have published this route's timetable to 27 February 2027. The rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet, so nothing is listed from 28 February 2027 to 16 May 2027. Sailings are published again from 17 May 2027, as far as 26 September 2027.

Schinoussa to Koufonisi through the year

Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in October (about one a day).

Sailings a day, last 12 months

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Month by month
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
November 20253825 of 30about one a day
December 20254127 of 31about one a day
January 20263828 of 31about one a day
February 20263524 of 28about one a day
March 20262117 of 31most days
April 20263725 of 30about one a day
May 20263826 of 31about one a day
June 20264029 of 30about one a day
July 20263931 of 31about one a day
August 20263931 of 31about one a day
September 20263928 of 30about one a day
October 20264228 of 31about one a day

November 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing25 of 30
Sailings38 about one a day
Usual departure15:55
OperatorsSmall Cyclades Lines (Express Scopelitis)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Naxos)

These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.

Schinoussa to Koufonisi Route Map

Map of the Cyclades showing the ferry route north-east from Schinoussa to Koufonisi.

Schinoussa to Koufonisi is a half-hour hop between two of the Small Cyclades, run by Blue Star Ferries with the Blue Star Naxos and by Small Cyclades Lines with the Express Scopelitis. It is one of the cheapest crossings in the Aegean and one of the shortest, more of a local bus service than a sea journey. Both boats take vehicles, though few visitors bother with a car on islands this size.

Koufonisi, properly Ano Koufonisi, is the busiest of the small islands in summer, known for its turquoise-water beaches at Pori and Fanos. The port sits directly at the main village, so there is no transfer to speak of and everything is within a short walk of the dock. Neighbouring Kato Koufonisi across the channel is uninhabited and reached by small boat.

Sailings run once or twice a day through the season, which makes this an easy link to build a short island-hopping stretch around. The live timetable and current fares are shown below. Both islands sit on the same Naxos to Amorgos line, so onward connections in either direction are usually straightforward.

Weekly Schinoussa to Koufonisi Ferry Schedule

What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Schinoussa.

Small Cyclades Lines

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Express Scopelitis conventional · 35m · from €4.50

DaysDeparts
Mon to Sat		15:55

Blue Star Ferries

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Blue Star Delos conventional · 30m · from €2.50

DaysDeparts
Mon and Wed		02:35
Sat		02:25

Sailings already published, month by month

The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 26 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.

  • November 2026: sails on 15 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 02:25, latest 15:55. Fastest crossing 30m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and Small Cyclades Lines.
  • December 2026: sails on 27 of 31 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 02:25, latest 15:55. Fastest crossing 30m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and Small Cyclades Lines.
  • January 2027: sails on 26 of 31 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 02:25, latest 15:55. Fastest crossing 30m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and Small Cyclades Lines.
  • February 2027: sails on 24 of 28 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 15:55. Fastest crossing 35m. Conventional ferries: Small Cyclades Lines.
  • May 2027: sails on 15 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:40. Fastest crossing 15m. High-speed: Seajets.
  • June 2027: sails every day, 1 sailing a day. Departs 13:40. Fastest crossing 15m. High-speed: Seajets.
  • July 2027: sails every day, 1 sailing a day. Departs 13:40. Fastest crossing 15m. High-speed: Seajets.
  • August 2027: sails every day, 1 sailing a day. Departs 13:40. Fastest crossing 15m. High-speed: Seajets.
  • September 2027: sails every day to 26 September, 1 sailing a day. Departs 13:40. Fastest crossing 15m. High-speed: Seajets.

Schinoussa to Koufonisi Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €2.50 on a conventional ferry and from €14.70 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 17 May 2027. 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 classFromOperatorVessel
Conventional ferry€2.50Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Delos
High-speed vessel, sailing again from 17 May 2027€14.70SeajetsSuper Jet 2

Ticket classes by operator

Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.

Blue Star Ferries

Ticket typeCategoryFare
AB43 Cabincabin€8.00
AB44 Cabincabin€8.00
AB4PET3 Cabincabin€8.00
AB4PET4 Cabincabin€8.00
AB42 Cabincabin€9.50
AB4PET2 Cabincabin€9.50
A43 Cabincabin€10.00
A44 Cabincabin€10.00
A4PET3 Cabincabin€10.00
A4PET4 Cabincabin€10.00
A42 Cabincabin€12.00
A4PET2 Cabincabin€12.00
AB41 Cabincabin€12.50
AB4PET1 Cabincabin€12.50
A41 Cabincabin€15.00
A4BRTH3 Cabincabin€15.00
A4BRTH4 Cabincabin€15.00
A4PET1 Cabincabin€15.00
A4BRTH2 Cabincabin€17.00
L2DBRTH2 Cabincabin€18.50
A4BRTH1 Cabincabin€20.00
L2DBRTH1 Cabincabin€23.00
ECO Seatpassenger€2.50
ATS1 Seatpassenger€7.50
ATS2 Seatpassenger€7.50
ATS3 Seatpassenger€7.50
ATS4 Seatpassenger€7.50
ATS5 Seatpassenger€7.50
BSN Seatpassenger€9.50
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

Small Cyclades Lines

Ticket typeCategoryFare
AS Deckpassenger€4.50

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Schinoussa to Koufonisi between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Fri 13 November15:5516:3035mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sat 14 November02:2502:5530mBlue Star DelosBlue Star Ferries
Sat 14 November15:5516:3035mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Mon 16 November02:3503:0530mBlue Star DelosBlue Star Ferries
Mon 16 November15:5516:3035mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Tue 17 November15:5516:3035mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Wed 18 November02:3503:0530mBlue Star DelosBlue Star Ferries
Wed 18 November15:5516:3035mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Thu 19 November15:5516:3035mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Fri 20 November15:5516:3035mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sat 21 November02:2502:5530mBlue Star DelosBlue Star Ferries
Sat 21 November15:5516:3035mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Mon 23 November02:3503:0530mBlue Star DelosBlue Star Ferries
Mon 23 November15:5516:3035mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Tue 24 November15:5516:3035mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Wed 25 November02:3503:0530mBlue Star DelosBlue Star Ferries
Wed 25 November15:5516:3035mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Thu 26 November15:5516:3035mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Schinoussa to Koufonisi?

Ferries from Schinoussa to Koufonisi are scheduled 18 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 27 February 2027, and the rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet. Sailings are published again from 17 May 2027, as far as 26 September 2027.

Are there ferries from Schinoussa to Koufonisi today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Schinoussa to Koufonisi today. Departure time: 15:55.

How many ferries run from Schinoussa to Koufonisi this week?

9 sailings from Schinoussa to Koufonisi are scheduled over the next seven days, 1 or 2 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

What time is the first ferry from Schinoussa to Koufonisi?

The first ferry from Schinoussa to Koufonisi leaves at 02:25 and the last at 15:55.

How long is the ferry from Schinoussa to Koufonisi?

The fastest crossing from Schinoussa to Koufonisi takes 30m and the slowest 35m.

How much does the Schinoussa to Koufonisi ferry cost?

Published fares for the Schinoussa to Koufonisi ferry start from €2.50 on a conventional ferry and from €14.70 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 17 May 2027. A cabin berth is published from €8.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.

Which ferry companies operate the Schinoussa to Koufonisi route?

The Schinoussa to Koufonisi route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Small Cyclades Lines. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries; high-speed sailings are published again from 17 May 2027.

Tips for the Schinoussa to Koufonisi ferry

  • Wheelchair ramps are available at most larger ports, but smaller island ports may require assistance from crew – request help when booking.
  • Disembarkation announcements are made in Greek and English on most vessels; listen for your port name as the ferry approaches.
  • At smaller island ports, the dock surface can be cobblestone, wooden planking, or rough concrete – wheeled bags take a beating and can tip on uneven ground.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 13 November 2026.