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Ferry from Paros to Folegandros.

Paros to Folegandros. Compare the operators, a real sailing day and dated fares, then search live times for your date.

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2Blue Star Ferries, Seajets

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By George K. · Updated

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

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

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

Our route data lists Blue Star Ferries and Seajets on the Paros to Folegandros crossing, with a shortest trip of about 2 hours and fares from €20 for a standard seat. The route is listed all year, with more sailing days from April to October than in winter. Ferryhopper had no route page for this crossing and we have no dated timetable, so confirm your date on the booking page.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros 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 Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
Blue Star FerriesConventional ferrycheck the booking page; the route shortest in our data is about 2 hrCars and motorbikesSee live fares
SeajetsHigh-speed ferrycheck the booking page; the route shortest in our data is about 2 hrNot confirmedSee live fares

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

  • Blue Star FerriesListed in our route data as a conventional operator. We have no dated sailing times or operator fare, so check your date.
  • SeajetsListed in our route data as a high-speed operator. We have no dated sailings to confirm which days or months it runs.

02Schedule by season

Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros ferry schedule by season.

Our route data lists this crossing from January to December and describes the service as seasonal. It shows more sailing days from April to October than from November to March, when the choice thins out. We do not have a sampled Ferryhopper timetable for Paros to Folegandros, so we cannot give first or last departure times, and we cannot confirm which days each company sails. The safest approach is to search your date and the days either side of it before you commit to accommodation, particularly outside the summer months, when a missed boat can mean a wait of several days.

The Journey

The Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros crossing.

Paros to Folegandros takes you from one of the busiest ferry hubs in the Cyclades to one of its most dramatic small islands. Paros has it all within reach: the harbour town of Parikia, the fishing port of Naoussa, long sandy beaches and boats in every direction. Folegandros is the opposite. It is small and steep, its Chora is strung along the edge of a cliff, and most of the coastline is reached on foot or by boat.

Travellers usually take this crossing to add a quiet stop to a busier trip. A common plan is a few days on Paros and Naxos, then a hop south-west to Folegandros for walking, swimming and long evenings in Chora, before continuing to Santorini or Milos. The reverse works too, as a way to finish a Folegandros stay somewhere with an airport and plenty of connections.

This is not a shuttle route. Our data names two companies, Blue Star Ferries on conventional ships and Seajets on high-speed boats, but it does not give dated departure times, and Ferryhopper had no dedicated page for this pair when we checked. Our data for the opposite direction names Blue Star Ferries and Fast Ferries instead, which is a reminder that the companies and days can shift from season to season.

So treat the figures on this page as a starting point: a shortest crossing of about 2 hours, fares from €20, and more sailing days in the April to October season than in winter. Search your exact date before you book rooms on Folegandros, and if there is no direct boat that day, look at the routes via Santorini, Naxos or Ios.

How long the crossing takes

Our route data gives a shortest crossing of about 2 hours between Parikia and Folegandros. We do not have a dated timetable or a Ferryhopper range for this pair, so we cannot tell you how long each company takes or how much slower the conventional sailings are. As a rule on Cyclades routes, conventional ships take longer than high-speed boats and often call at other islands on the way, which adds time. The booking page shows the departure time, arrival time and duration for every sailing on your date, and that is the figure to plan around, especially if you have a connection or a check-in time to meet.

03The ports

Where the Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros ferry docks.

Departure port

Paros

PAS · 37.0853° N 25.1483° E

Boats for Folegandros leave from Parikia, the capital of Paros and the island's main ferry port. The harbour is right at the edge of town, so if you are staying in Parikia you can walk to the ship. From Naoussa, the airport or the villages, allow for a bus, taxi or transfer across the island. Parikia is busy in summer, with ships to Piraeus and the other islands coming and going through the day, so arrive in good time, check the vessel name on your ticket and be ready to board quickly when your ship comes in. If you are travelling with a car, get there earlier still.

Arrival port

Folegandros

FOL · 36.6167° N 24.9333° E

Folegandros has one port, Karavostasis, a small harbour in a bay below the island's hilly interior. It is a quiet spot most of the year, with only a few facilities, and the main village of Chora sits uphill, a short drive away. Most visitors stay in or near Chora, so arrange your ride from the port before you sail, especially if your boat arrives in the evening or in high season, when a lot of passengers want the same few taxis. If you plan to rent a car or scooter on Folegandros, ask the rental company to meet you at the port.

04On Board

On board the Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros ferry.

The experience depends on the operator. The Blue Star ships are big conventional ferries with open decks, lounges, a café or snack bar and space to wander, which suits a crossing of two hours or more. The Seajets boats are high-speed craft with enclosed, air-conditioned cabins and airline-style seats, built to get you there quickly rather than to spend time outside. Neither needs a luggage check-in; you take your bags on board and leave them in the luggage area. For a long day, bring water and something to read, and keep your ticket on your phone.

05Weather and cancellations

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

Folegandros lies on the south-western edge of the central Cyclades, and the sea between it and Paros is open to the meltemi, the strong northerly wind that usually peaks in July and August. On windy days the high-speed Seajets boats are the most likely to be delayed or held in port by the coast guard, while the larger Blue Star ships usually keep sailing. Because this route does not run every day, a cancellation can leave you waiting for the next sailing, so contact the operator or your booking platform straight away about moving your ticket or a refund, and check whether a boat via Santorini or Naxos could get you there sooner.

06Travel Tips

Paros (Parikia) to Folegandros ferry travel tips.

  1. Search your date and the days around it before booking rooms on Folegandros; this is not a daily shuttle.

  2. Fares in our data start at €20 for a standard seat, but the booking page shows the price for your exact sailing.

  3. If no direct boat suits you, compare the routes via Santorini, Naxos or Ios.

  4. Arrange transport from Karavostasis up to Chora before you sail, especially for an evening arrival.

  5. Travelling outside April to October? Expect fewer sailing days and build a spare day into your plans.

07Alternatives

Other ways between Paros (Parikia) and Folegandros.

For the return trip, see our Folegandros to Paros page. If the direct days do not fit, you can change islands: Paros has ferries to Santorini, Naxos, Ios, Sikinos, Milos and Sifnos, and each of them has its own boats to Folegandros. Folegandros has no airport. Paros has one (PAS), and Santorini (JTR) and Milos (MLO) are the nearest airports to Folegandros, but we have no information on direct flights between any of them.

The return crossingFolegandros → Paros (Parikia)
Change boat in Naxos
  1. Leg 1: Paros (Parikia) → Naxos25 min · from €15.50
  2. Leg 2: Naxos → Folegandros
Change boat in Milos (Adamas)
  1. Leg 1: Paros (Parikia) → Milos (Adamas)1h 45m · from €89.70
  2. Leg 2: Milos (Adamas) → Folegandros1h · from €7
Change boat in Sifnos (Kamares)
  1. Leg 1: Paros (Parikia) → Sifnos (Kamares)55 min · from €77.70
  2. Leg 2: Sifnos (Kamares) → Folegandros3h 40m · from €8
Change boat in Ios
  1. Leg 1: Paros (Parikia) → Ios1h · from €24.50
  2. Leg 2: Ios → Folegandros1h 20m · from €5.50

Other ferries to Folegandros

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

08Island Hopping

Island hopping from Folegandros.

All direct ferry routes

09Route matrix

All ferry routes from Paros (Parikia).

Every direct route from Paros (Parikia) 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 Paros (Parikia): fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Paros (Parikia) → Amorgos (Katapola)1h 45m€314Seajets, Blue Star Ferries
Paros (Parikia) → AntiparosBlue Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries
Paros (Parikia) → DonousaBlue Star Ferries
Paros (Parikia) → FolegandrosYou are hereBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Paros (Parikia) → Ios1h€24.505Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries
Paros (Parikia) → Koufonisia1h 10m€64.103Seajets
Paros (Parikia) → Milos (Adamas)1h 45m€89.702Seajets
Paros (Parikia) → Mykonos35 min€369Golden Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries
Paros (Parikia) → Naxos25 min€15.509Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries
Paros (Parikia) → PiraeusBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Paros (Parikia) → RafinaSeajets, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries
Paros (Parikia) → Santorini (Athinios)1h 30m€338Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries
Paros (Parikia) → SchinoussaBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Paros (Parikia) → SerifosBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Paros (Parikia) → Sifnos (Kamares)55 min€77.702Seajets
Paros (Parikia) → SikinosBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Paros (Parikia) → Syros (Ermoupoli)45 min€64.702Seajets
Paros (Parikia) → Tinos1h 5m€366Golden Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries

Source: Ferryhopper timetable samples, one sailing day per route · sailing day

Questions

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

  • Our route data gives a shortest crossing of about 2 hours. We have no dated timetable for this pair, so we cannot confirm the time for each company; conventional sailings with stops at other islands will take longer. The booking page shows the exact duration for every sailing on your date.

  • Our route data gives fares from €20 for a standard seat. Prices vary with the operator, the type of seat, the season and whether you take a vehicle. We have no dated Ferryhopper fare table for this crossing, so check the booking page for the price on your day.

  • Not many. Our route data lists the crossing all year and calls it seasonal, with more sailing days from April to October than in winter. It is not a daily route in every season, so search your exact date, and the days either side, before you plan the rest of your trip.

  • Our route data lists Blue Star Ferries, on conventional ships, and Seajets, on high-speed boats. Our data for the opposite direction names Blue Star Ferries and Fast Ferries, so the line-up can change between seasons. The booking page shows which companies sail on your date.

  • The conventional Blue Star ships carry vehicles on the routes they sail, so a car is possible on those sailings. We cannot confirm vehicle space on the high-speed boats. Add your vehicle when you search, and the booking page will show which sailings accept it and what it costs.

  • As soon as your dates are firm, especially for July and August or if you are taking a car. With a limited number of sailings, a full boat can mean waiting days for the next one. Booking early also lets you arrange your transfer from the port on Folegandros in good time.

  • From Parikia, the capital and main port of Paros, right on the edge of town. If you are staying in Naoussa or elsewhere on the island, allow time for a bus, taxi or transfer to Parikia, and arrive early in summer, when the port is busy with ships to many destinations.

  • At Karavostasis, the island's only port. It is small, with few facilities, and Chora, where most visitors stay, is uphill a short drive away. Arrange your ride from the port in advance, especially if you arrive in the evening or in the busy summer months.

  • We would not plan on it. With a crossing of at least about 2 hours each way and a limited number of sailings, there may be no boat back the same day. Folegandros is also an island that rewards a slower stay, so plan at least two nights.

  • Strong north winds in summer can delay or cancel sailings, the high-speed boats first. Contact the operator or your booking platform about another departure or a refund. As this is not a daily route, it is worth checking whether a boat via Santorini, Naxos or Ios would get you to Folegandros sooner.

  • There is a direct crossing in the other direction too, with conventional ships in our data. See our Folegandros to Paros page for what we know about times and fares, and check the booking page for your date, since the sailing days are limited.

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