Folegandros to Paros Ferry
🚢 Folegandros → Paros — this week
1 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Next sailing: Saturday 8 August at 10:30
Folegandros to Paros Ferry
Folegandros to Paros -- At a Glance
- Season: Timetables are currently published through 31 October 2026.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day.
- Sailing days: Limited service on Saturday.
- Journey time: 3 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 55 minutes.
- Operators: SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways.
- Tickets from: €8 – €83 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The Folegandros to Paros ferry is a useful connection between two of the Cyclades’ most appealing islands. Whether you’re moving on from the dramatic clifftop village of Chora or heading towards Paros for its beaches and nightlife, this route keeps you moving through the archipelago without backtracking to Athens.
Throughout the year you can expect around one ferry per day on this route, making it reliable for island-hopping plans even outside the main summer season.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Folegandros to Paros:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Yes | 1.0 |
| March | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| April | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| May | Yes | 1.0 |
| June | Yes | 1.0 |
| July | Yes | 1.0 |
| August | Yes | 1.0 |
| September | Yes | 1.0 |
| October | Yes | 1.0 |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Folegandros to Paros — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 8 Aug | 1 | 10:30 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 1 | 10:30 |
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Tips for the Folegandros–Paros Ferry
- Take the local bus from Karavostasis to Chora, about 4km away – services are timed to meet ferry arrivals and departures, or use a taxi for the short uphill run to the main village.
- Arrive at the port in Karavostasis at least 30 to 60 minutes before your ferry is due to sail, since boarding and any last-minute schedule changes need time to sort out.
- Build a buffer day into your Folegandros trip: the island's ferry routes are among the first suspended when gale-force meltemi winds hit the exposed Aegean crossings in summer.
- The school summer holidays begin in mid-June and domestic travel volumes rise sharply; prices and demand increase from this point.
- In Paros, the charming fishing village of Naoussa on the north coast is the best place to eat fresh seafood at family-run waterfront tavernas. The main town of Parikia has an impressive Byzantine cathedral built from the marble of ancient temples, and the island's beaches – particularly Kolymbithres with its sculpted granite rocks – are among the most striking in the Cyclades.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Folegandros to Paros?
Typically 1 ferry per day. Timetables are currently published through 31 October 2026.
How many ferries run from Folegandros to Paros this week?
Around 1 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
How long is the ferry from Folegandros to Paros?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 3 hours 5 minutes, while the slowest takes around 4 hours 55 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Folegandros to Paros ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €8 per person for a standard seat. Prices can go up to €83 depending on the company, seat class, and time of year.
Which ferry companies operate the Folegandros–Paros route?
The route is served by SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways.
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.
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.