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How to get from Folegandros to Serifos by Ferry

Dave Briggs
By Dave Briggs · Published 2022-02-14 · Last updated 2026-09-13
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There are 9 or 10 ferries per week from Folegandros to Serifos. These ferries to Serifos from Folegandros are operated by SeaJets and Zante Ferries.

Ferry Snapshot: Folegandros to Serifos

  • 1–2 sailings per day
  • Crossing time from 2 h 25 min, up to 4 h 30 min
  • Earliest departure 12:10, latest 15:45
  • Operated by Fast Ferries and Seajets
  • Tickets from €10
  • Boats on this route typically have: vehicle garage, cafe bar, shop, Wi-Fi, outside deck, lift
Folegandros to Serifos September 2026 Ferry Timetable
DepartsDaysDurationFerry
12:10Tue, Sun3 hFast Ferries – Dionisios SolomosBook
12:10Thu only, until 24 Sep4 h 30 minFast Ferries – Dionisios SolomosBook
15:20Daily, until 21 Sep2 h 25 minSeajets – Olympic Champion JetBook
15:4513 Sep only2 h 30 minFast Ferries – Dionisios SolomosBook
15:45Daily, from 22 Sep2 h 25 minSeajets – Olympic Champion JetBook
16:05Mon, Wed, from 28 Sep2 h 35 minSeajets – Super Jet 2Book
16:0529 Sep only2 h 35 minSeajets – SuperjetBook
Folegandros to Serifos October 2026 Ferry Timetable
DepartsDaysDurationFerry
12:10Tue, Sun3 hFast Ferries – Dionisios SolomosBook
12:10Thu only4 h 30 minFast Ferries – Dionisios SolomosBook
14:00Daily, from 12 Oct2 h 25 minSeajets – Super Jet 2Book
14:00Daily, from 13 Oct2 h 25 minSeajets – SuperjetBook
16:05Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, until 10 Oct2 h 35 minSeajets – Super Jet 2Book
16:05Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, until 11 Oct2 h 35 minSeajets – SuperjetBook
Folegandros to Serifos November 2026 Ferry Timetable
DepartsDaysDurationFerry
14:001 Nov only2 h 25 minSeajets – Super Jet 2Book

Snapshot updated 13 September 2026 from published operator timetables (currently released to 31 August 2027). Booking links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you.

On this page
  1. Ferry Route Folegandros Serifos
  2. Folegandros to Serifos Ferry Operators
  3. Zante Ferries Folegandros Serifos
  4. Sea Jets Folegandros to Serifos
  5. How to get from Folegandros to Serifos FAQ
Bes way to get from Folegandros to Serifos

Ferry Route Folegandros Serifos

If you're looking for a Greek island destination to visit after spending time in Folegandros, Serifos makes a good choice.

Both of these places are Cyclades islands, and the distance between them is just 70kms.

You can only travel to Serifos from Folegandros by ferry of course, as neither place has an airport. Ferries run year round, but are more frequent in the summer months when extra vessels are laid on in the high season.

Folegandros to Serifos Ferry Operators

SeaJets offer ferry connections between Folegandros and Serifos, and Zante Ferries have also run the crossing in recent seasons.

Zante ferries have run a conventional ferry from Folegandros to Serifos which takes vehicles. SeaJets use highspeed ferries which do not take cars.

Zante Ferries Folegandros Serifos

Zante Ferries have operated this Folegandros to Serifos route all the year round in past seasons, rather than as an everyday service.

While the conventional ferry is slower, it has been by far the best price when it sails. Passenger fares on this route start from around 10 Euro.

If you want to check schedules, travel times, and and book online, check out Ferryscanner.

Sea Jets Folegandros to Serifos

The SeaJets ferry company provides seasonal ferries to routes in the Cyclades islands of Greece. This means they are only likely to sail between Folegandros and Serifos between April and October.

The main advantage though is that they offer a daily ferry meaning there is more choice. The downside is they are a lot more expensive.

To check which ferry companies timetable might suit you best, visit Ferryscanner.

A few travel tips for visiting Serifos island:

  • Ferries depart from Karavostasis port in Folegandros. It's recommended that passengers be at ferry ports at lead a half hour before departure if they have e tickets. An hour before if they want to collect tickets at the port.

  • Ferries arrive at Livadi ferry port in Serifos.

  • For accommodation options in Serifos, I recommend using Booking. They have a great range of apartments in Serifos and areas to consider staying include Chora, and Livadi. I've a guide here on the best places to stay in Serifos.

  • If you are traveling to Serifos in the the busiest months of summer, I advise reserving hotels in Serifos a month or so in advance.

  • Spend time on some of the top rated beaches in Serifos: Ganema, Sikamia, Ai Giannis, Psili Ammos, Livadakia, Karavi, and Agios Sostis.

  • The best place to look at Greek ferries online is Ferryscanner. I think it's better that you book your Folegandros to Serifos ferry tickets in advance, especially during the peak travel season.



How to get from Folegandros to Serifos FAQ

Questions that people ask about the trip to Serifos from Folegandros include:

How do you get to Serifos from Folegandros?

If you want to make a journey from Folegandros to Serifos the best way is by ferry boat. There are up to 9 or 10 ferries per week sailing to the Greek island of Serifos from Folegandros.

Is there an airport on Serifos?

As there is no airport in the island of Serifos, the only way to make the journey from Folegandros to Serifos is to use a ferry.

How long is the ferry crossing from Folegandros to Serifos?

The ferries to Serifos from Folegandros take between 2 hours and 30 minutes and 5 hours and 15 minutes. Ferry operators on the Folegandros Serifos route may include SeaJets and Zante Ferries.

How can I buy tickets for the ferry to Serifos?

I find that the Ferryscanner website is the best place for booking ferry tickets online. I think it's better that you book your Folegandros to Serifos ferry tickets in advance, you might also prefer to use a travel agency in Greece when you have arrived.

Folegandros to Serifos by Ferry

How early should I arrive at Folegandros port?

Half an hour before the scheduled departure is plenty on this crossing. That leaves time to find the right boat and get your ticket checked without a last minute scramble.

Dave Briggs, writer at Dave's Travel Pages
Dave Briggs
Dave is a UK travel writer living in Athens since 2015. With 20 years of firsthand travel experience and over 80,000 km of bicycle touring across six continents, he's been blogging at Dave's Travel Pages since 2005. Every guide is based on places he's actually been.
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