The cheapest and fastest ferries from Folegandros to Athens
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 35 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Folegandros to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Folegandros to Athens will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Folegandros for Athens on Sun, Dec 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct ferries cover the 184 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest ferries will take 6 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








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Live departures
Folegandros to Athens ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Folegandros to Athens ferries for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:10 AM Folegandros | 7h45 | 4:55 PM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:25 PM Folegandros | 4h30 | 4:55 PM Athens | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Folegandros to Athens
Ferries from Folegandros to Athens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 14m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $60 (€48) if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest ferry covers the 99 nautical miles (184 km) distance in 4h 30m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Folegandros to Athens are available to foot passengers.



Distance 99 nautical miles (184 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€48) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 4h 30m |
First ferry 07:00 |
Last ferry 23:15 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets, Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries from Folegandros to AthensYou can travel by ferry between Folegandros to Athens with Seajets, Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries for as low as $60 (€48). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Folegandros to Athens
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Folegandros to Athens by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Folegandros, which is located around 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piraeus, located 7.8 miles (12.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Folegandros to Athens
- Syrma Cafe (0.2km)
- Kalymnios Restaurant (0.3km)
- Vegera Restaurant (0.4km)
- Main companies are Folegandros Taxi and Folegandros Transfer Services.
- Free
- Bus line from Chora to Karavostasis
- 06:00-22:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 06:00-20:00
- Free WiFi
- Kebab & Curry Indian Restaurant (0.3km)
- To Steki tou Ilia (0.5km)
- Rouan Thai (0.7km)
- Main companies are Piraeus Taxi and Athens Taxi.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Piraeus Station
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