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Ferry from Folegandros to Paros (Parikia).

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Folegandros to Paros (Parikia): live times, seats and prices for your date.

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Map of the ferry route from Folegandros to Paros (Parikia). Coastlines © OpenStreetMap contributors, Natural Earth

How do you get from Folegandros to Paros (Parikia) by ferry?

Our route data lists Blue Star Ferries and Fast Ferries on the Folegandros to Paros crossing, both on conventional ships. Crossings take about 2 hours in the April to October season and up to about 3 hr 36 min on winter sailings, with fares from €12. Expect roughly 3 to 5 sailing days a week, fewer in winter. Ferryhopper had no route page for this crossing when we checked, so confirm your date on the booking page.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Folegandros to Paros (Parikia) ferry operators compared.

Who sails this route, on what kind of boat, how long it takes and the lowest adult fare we found.

Ferry companies on the Folegandros to Paros (Parikia) route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
Blue Star FerriesConventional ferrywithin the route range of about 2 hr to 3 hr 36 minCars and motorbikesSee live fares
Fast FerriesConventional ferrywithin the route range of about 2 hr to 3 hr 36 minCars and motorbikesSee live fares

Source: Ferryhopper route page, checked by our editors · as of

  • Blue Star FerriesLarge conventional ships with lounges, open decks and cabins. Check your date for the exact sailing and duration.
  • Fast FerriesListed on this route in our data; sailing days vary by season.

02Schedule by season

Folegandros to Paros (Parikia) ferry schedule by season.

Our data shows the route served on roughly 3 to 5 days a week: around 3 days a week from November to March, 4 in April, May and October, and up to 5 from June to September. One part of our older route data describes the service as running only from April to October, so winter sailings should be treated as possible rather than guaranteed. Because we have no timetable sample for this direction, we cannot give first or last departure times; search your date in the booking box to see what runs. With only a handful of sailings a week, plan your nights on Folegandros around the boat, not the other way round.

The Journey

The Folegandros to Paros (Parikia) crossing.

Folegandros and Paros are two very different Cyclades, and the ferry between them is a natural link in a western-to-central island hop. Folegandros is small, steep and quiet, with a clifftop Chora and a rugged coastline; Paros is one of the hubs of the group, with a lively main town at Parikia, the fishing harbour of Naoussa and beaches all around the coast. Sailing from one to the other takes you from a slow, remote island to one where almost every ferry route in the Cyclades passes through.

That makes this crossing especially useful at the end of a stay on Folegandros. Paros has daily boats to Piraeus, Naxos and Santorini in season, links to Mykonos, and a small airport, so it is a practical place to continue your trip or head home. It works in the other direction too, as a way of adding Folegandros to a Paros-based holiday.

The route is not a busy shuttle. Our data shows conventional ships from Blue Star Ferries and Fast Ferries on about 3 to 5 days a week, with the crossing taking around 2 hours in the main season and closer to 3 hr 36 min on winter sailings. Fares in our data start from €12.

Ferryhopper did not have a dedicated page for this crossing when we researched it, and we have no sampled timetable, so the figures here are indicative. Check the exact day, time and fare in the booking box before you fix your nights on either island. In July and August, book both your ferry and your Paros accommodation early.

How long the crossing takes

Our route data puts the crossing at about 2 hours to 3 hr 36 min. The shorter times appear in the April to October season and the longest, around 3 hr 36 min, on the winter sailings. Our data does not say why the winter crossings are slower, so assume the longer figure if you travel between November and March. Both operators on the route use conventional ships, so the time on a given day depends mostly on the itinerary rather than on the type of boat. We do not have a sampled timetable or a Ferryhopper breakdown for this crossing, so check the duration shown for your specific departure on the booking page before planning an onward connection from Paros.

03The ports

Where the Folegandros to Paros (Parikia) ferry docks.

Departure port

Folegandros

FOL · 36.6167° N 24.9333° E

Every ferry leaves from Karavostasis, Folegandros's only port, a small harbour in a rocky bay on the east side of the island. Chora is about 4 km uphill, and our data notes that a local bus meets the ferries to link the port with Chora; taxis also run the route. Facilities at the harbour are limited, though there is somewhere to sit and eat while you wait. The port is uncongested for most of the year, but it gets busy when a ship is due in summer, so arrive early enough to find your boarding point, and earlier still if you are taking a vehicle.

Arrival port

Paros

PAS · 37.0853° N 25.1483° E

Ships dock at Parikia, the main port and town of Paros, which puts you straight into the centre of island life. The old town, with the Panagia Ekatontapyliani church, is a few steps from the quay, and the island's bus station is next to the port, with services to Naoussa, Golden Beach and Aliki among others. Naoussa is about 12 km away by road. Car and scooter hire offices line the waterfront road, and there are plenty of cafés and tavernas if you have time to wait for a connection.

04On Board

On board the Folegandros to Paros (Parikia) ferry.

Both companies on this crossing use conventional ferries, so you get space to move around rather than a fixed seat for the whole trip. Blue Star's larger ships offer indoor lounges, numbered airline-style seats, business-class seating and cabins, along with open decks for the views between the islands. Expect a café or snack bar on board. For a crossing of 2 hours or more in summer, a spot on the open deck in the shade is hard to beat; in winter, the indoor lounges are more comfortable. Keep valuables with you and leave big bags in the luggage area.

05Weather and cancellations

Wind, weather and cancellations on the Folegandros to Paros (Parikia) route.

Folegandros is on the open western side of the Cyclades, and in July and August the meltemi, the strong summer north wind, can make the waters between it and Paros choppy. The conventional ships on this route cope better with rough seas than small high-speed craft and are less likely to be kept in port, though they can run late, and the port authority can hold any departure in severe weather. Because the route has only a few sailings a week, a cancellation may mean waiting a day or two for the next boat. The operator will change or refund your ticket; avoid tight connections to flights out of Paros or Athens.

06Travel Tips

Folegandros to Paros (Parikia) ferry travel tips.

  1. Check the sailing day first: our data shows only 3 to 5 sailing days a week, fewer in winter.

  2. Allow for the longer winter crossing of up to about 3 hr 36 min if you have an onward connection from Paros.

  3. Arrive at Karavostasis early in summer, especially with a vehicle; the harbour is small.

  4. From Parikia, the bus station next to the port is the easy way on to Naoussa and the beaches.

  5. Use Paros as your onward hub: it has frequent boats to Naxos, Piraeus and Santorini, and an airport.

07Alternatives

Other ways between Folegandros and Paros (Parikia).

For the trip back, see our Paros to Folegandros page. If no direct boat suits your dates, look at the other routes out of Folegandros, such as Folegandros to Naxos, Santorini, Ios or Sikinos, and connect to Paros from there. Folegandros has no airport. Paros (PAS) does, as do Naxos (JNX) and Santorini (JTR), though we do not have data on direct flights from them to your final destination, so check airlines yourself.

The return crossingParos (Parikia) → Folegandros
Change boat in Naxos
  1. Leg 1: Folegandros → Naxos3h 20m · from €10
  2. Leg 2: Naxos → Paros (Parikia)25 min · from €15.50
Change boat in Sifnos (Kamares)
  1. Leg 1: Folegandros → Sifnos (Kamares)
  2. Leg 2: Sifnos (Kamares) → Paros (Parikia)55 min · from €77.70
Change boat in Milos (Adamas)
  1. Leg 1: Folegandros → Milos (Adamas)1h · from €7
  2. Leg 2: Milos (Adamas) → Paros (Parikia)1h 45m · from €89.70
Change boat in Ios
  1. Leg 1: Folegandros → Ios30 min · from €5.50
  2. Leg 2: Ios → Paros (Parikia)55 min · from €24.50

Other ferries to Paros (Parikia)

Times and fares on these links come from one-day timetable samples, not live data.

08Island Hopping

Island hopping from Paros (Parikia).

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09Route matrix

All ferry routes from Folegandros.

Every direct route from Folegandros with a page on Discover Cyclades, with the fastest crossing and lowest fare from its one-day timetable sample. The route you are reading is marked.

Direct ferry routes from Folegandros: fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Folegandros → Amorgos (Katapola)Seajets
Folegandros → Ios30 min€5.502Seajets, Fast Ferries
Folegandros → LavrioBlue Star Ferries
Folegandros → Milos (Adamas)1h€72Seajets, Fast Ferries
Folegandros → Naxos3h 20m€101Hellenic Seaways
Folegandros → Paros (Parikia)You are hereBlue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries
Folegandros → PiraeusSeajets, Zante Ferries, Fast Ferries
Folegandros → Santorini (Athinios)1h 20m€72Seajets, Fast Ferries
Folegandros → Sifnos (Kamares)Seajets
Folegandros → Sikinos40 min€41Fast Ferries

Source: Ferryhopper timetable samples, one sailing day per route, sampled between 12 August 2026 and 15 August 2026

Questions

Folegandros to Paros (Parikia) ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • About 2 hours to 3 hr 36 min, according to our route data. The quicker crossings run in the April to October season, while winter sailings take closer to 3 hr 36 min. We have no sampled timetable for this crossing, so check the duration for your departure on the booking page.

  • Our route data shows fares from €12 for one adult on the cheapest sailings. Prices vary with the date, operator, ticket type and demand, and cabins or vehicles cost extra. We do not have a dated Ferryhopper fare check for this route, so confirm the current price for your date in the booking box.

  • Our data shows roughly 3 to 5 sailing days a week: about 3 in winter, 4 in April, May and October, and up to 5 from June to September. Some of our older data describes the route as April to October only, so treat winter sailings as possible rather than certain and check your date.

  • Yes. Both operators listed on this crossing, Blue Star Ferries and Fast Ferries, use conventional ships with vehicle decks. Vehicle space is limited in summer, so add your car when you book and arrive at Karavostasis in good time. Paros has plenty of car and scooter hire by the port if you would rather not bring one.

  • June and September are a sweet spot: warm sea, long days and fewer crowds than July and August, when the island is at its busiest and most expensive. May and early October are quieter and pleasant for walking and sightseeing. For this ferry, the April to October season also brings the quicker crossings and more sailing days.

  • Our data lists two conventional operators, Blue Star Ferries and Fast Ferries, so the choice usually comes down to which one sails on your day and at what time. Blue Star's larger ships offer cabins and business seating; compare the departure time, crossing time and fare for your date in the booking box.

  • Enter Folegandros, Paros and your date in our booking box, which is powered by Ferryhopper. It shows the sailings available on that day with times and fares, and you can pay online and receive an e-ticket to use on your phone. Book early in July and August, when the few weekly sailings fill up.

  • Departure times change with the season and operator, and we have no sampled timetable for this crossing, so we cannot give reliable times. Search your date in the booking box to see the exact departure, and note the arrival time in Parikia if you are planning an onward boat or flight the same day.

  • Not realistically. With a crossing of at least about 2 hours each way and only 3 to 5 sailing days a week, a same-day return is unlikely to be possible. Paros is worth at least a couple of nights, and it is well placed for onward hops.

  • At Parikia, the island's main port and town. The old town and the Panagia Ekatontapyliani church are next to the quay, and the bus station beside the port has services to Naoussa, Golden Beach, Aliki and other villages. Car and scooter hire offices are along the waterfront.

  • Strong meltemi winds in July and August can make this western crossing rough, and the port authority can hold departures. The conventional ships on this route usually sail when small fast craft cannot, but delays happen. With only a few sailings a week, you may have to wait for the next boat or route via another island such as Naxos. The operator will offer a change or refund.

  • The same operators sail the reverse direction, with similar crossing times and fares in our data. Sailings are limited to a few days a week, so check your date early. See our Paros to Folegandros page for details.

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