Paros To Folegandros Ferry
Ferries connect Paros with Folegandros, and the crossing takes from around 3 hours and 40 minutes depending on the boat. The snapshot below shows what is currently sailing.
Ferry Snapshot: Paros to Folegandros
- Sailings on 4 of the next 14 days
- Crossing time from 3 h 40 min, up to 5 h 15 min
- Earliest departure 09:00, latest 15:35
- Operated by Hellenic Seaways
- Tickets from €8
- Boats on this route typically have: vehicle garage, cafe bar, Wi-Fi, outside deck, lift, pets allowed
Paros to Folegandros September 2026 Ferry Timetable
Paros to Folegandros October 2026 Ferry Timetable
| Departs | Days | Duration | Ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, until 10 Oct | 5 h 55 min | Seajets – Super Jet 2 | Book |
| 10:00 | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, until 11 Oct | 5 h 55 min | Seajets – Superjet | Book |
| 10:45 | Daily, from 12 Oct | 3 h 05 min | Seajets – Super Jet 2 | Book |
| 10:45 | Daily, from 13 Oct | 3 h 05 min | Seajets – Superjet | Book |
| 15:35 | Fri only | 5 h 15 min | Hellenic Seaways – Artemis | Book |
Paros to Folegandros November 2026 Ferry Timetable
| Departs | Days | Duration | Ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:45 | 1 Nov only | 3 h 05 min | Seajets – Super Jet 2 | Book |
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Paros Folegandros Ferry Services
If you want to travel between the Cyclades islands of Paros and Folegandros during your vacation in Greece, the only way to do so is to take a ferry.
Which companies run the crossing depends on the season.
Seajets Ferries to Folegandros from Paros
In seasons when they run the crossing, the SeaJets ferry schedule has been pretty constant during the high season.
The ferry is a smaller one, and does not take cars.
The fastest boat on this route can make the trip in as little as 3 hours and 40 minutes. Be warned that not only does this ferry sell out, but its schedule is not to be relied upon.
To look at schedules and book your ferry tickets use the Ferryscanner website.
Blue Star Ferries from Paros to Folegandros
Blue Star Ferries have long served the route from Paros to Folegandros. It is one of the slower conventional ferries, and has been the most likely to keep running through the off season as well.
This is definitely the boat to take if you want to save money.
Folegandros Island Travel Tips
A few travel tips for visiting the island of Folegandros:- From Paros Greece, ferries leave from the main port at Parikia. Aim to be there an hour before the ferry schedules say the ship departs in order to have buffer time for the busy traffic on Paros.
- Greek ferries arrive at Karavostasis port in Folegandros. Hotel owners may arrange to meet you at the port.
- For accommodation in Folegandros, I recommend Booking. They have a great selection of places to stay in Folegandros and areas to consider staying include Karavostasis, Chora, Agali, and Ano Meria. If you are traveling to Folegandros in the busy summer months, I advise reserving rooms to rent in Folegandros a few months or so in advance.
- I recommend visiting the following beaches in Folegandros: Agali, Livadaki, Agios Nikolaos, Katergo, and Vardia. Read my guide here: Hiking to Katergo Beach in Folegandros
- The Ferryscanner website is the best place to check ferry routes, timetables and book Greek ferry tickets online. I think it's better that you book your Paros to Folegandros ferry tickets in advance, especially during the tourist season.
- Take a look here for other islands you can visit near Paros in the Cyclades group.
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- Related travel post suggestion: Best things to do in Folegandros
How to take the journey from Paros to Folegandros FAQ
Readers sometimes ask these question about traveling to Folegandros from Paros include:
How do you get to Folegandros from Paros?
In order to from Paros to Folegandros the best way is to use a ferry. How often boats sail depends on the time of year.
Is there an airport on Folegandros?
The Greek island of Folegandros does not have an airport. You can only reach Folegandros by ferry.
How many hours is the ferry from Paros to Folegandros?
The ferries to the Greek island of Folegandros from Paros take from around 3 hours and 40 minutes, with the slower boats taking upwards of 5 hours. Ferry operators on the Paros Folegandros route may include SeaJets, and Blue Star Ferries.
Where do you get ferry tickets to Folegandros?
The easiest way to get hold of ferry tickets in Greece is by using Ferryscanner. I think it's better that you book your Paros to Folegandros ferry tickets a couple of months in advance whenever possible.
Which ferry companies sail from Paros to Folegandros?
Ferry companies come and go on this route between seasons. The snapshot near the top of this page lists the operators currently sailing it.
In conclusion:
In order to get to Folegandros from Paros, you have to take a ferry. More than one company has served the route, with the faster boats costing more than the slower conventional ferries.
How long before departure should I be at the port in Paros?
Give yourself a minimum of thirty minutes at Parikia. Vehicles load first, so foot passengers who cut it fine can end up waiting at the back of the ramp.
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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