Paros to Folegandros Ferry
🚢 Paros → Folegandros — this week
2 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 1 ferries — first at 15:35
Paros to Folegandros Ferry
Paros to Folegandros -- At a Glance
- Season: Sailings are scheduled into the winter, with timetables published through 1 November 2026.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day.
- Sailing days: Limited service on Wednesday, Friday.
- Journey time: 3 hours 5 minutes to 5 hours 55 minutes.
- Operators: SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways.
- Tickets from: €8 – €83 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
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.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Paros to Folegandros:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Not yet published | – |
| March | Yes | 1.2 (1–2) |
| April | Yes | 1.2 (1–2) |
| May | Yes | 1.2 (1–2) |
| June | Yes | 1.0 |
| July | Yes | 1.0 |
| August | Yes | 1.0 |
| September | Yes | 1.0 |
| October | Yes | 1.0 |
| November | Yes | 1.0 |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Paros to Folegandros — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 7 Aug | 1 | 15:35 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 1 | 09:00 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 1 | 15:35 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 1 | 09:00 |
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Tips for the Paros–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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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Paros to Folegandros?
Typically 1 ferry per day. Sailings are scheduled into the winter, with timetables published through 1 November 2026.
How many ferries run from Paros to Folegandros this week?
Around 2 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Paros to Folegandros?
The first departure is usually 15:35.
How long is the ferry from Paros to Folegandros?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 3 hours 5 minutes, while the slowest takes around 5 hours 55 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Paros to Folegandros 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 Paros–Folegandros route?
The route is served by SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways.
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.