Folegandros - Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Folegandros - Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Connecting the island of Folegandros within the Cyclades Islands with the port city of Piraeus on the coast of Greece, this is an essential ferry route that provides a link with the quieter part of the Cyclades and the mainland. From the island of Folegandros, which has only recently started to grow in popularity with tourists, and is home to countless pristine beaches and secluded coves, as well as many walking paths across the island, that let you see the stunning scenery that surrounds you, to the city of Piraeus, known as the biggest port not only in Greece, but in the whole of Europe, and is a part of the Athens urban area, boasting a rich history and its own unique appearance, as well as access to most of the Aegean Sea. With up to 26 ferries running per week on this route, provided by 3 ferry operators, there is no shortage of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.
Folegandros to Piraeus sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
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| Folegandros - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | SeaJets & Zante Ferries | |
| Average Price | $185* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4h 56m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 14:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:05 | |
| Distance | 107 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The ferry schedule for this route has up to 238 ferries running per week, across 19 ferry routes, and provided by 4 ferry operators, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here, especially as ferry timetables can be affected by many different factors. These can include seasonal changes, changes to the ferry routes, changes made by the ferry operators, and other such factors, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.
Ferry sail durations on this route can take anywhere between 30 minutes, to 1 hour and 50 minutes, to 2 hours and 20 minutes, to 4 hours and 25 minutes, to 6 hours and 35 minutes, 9 hours and 20 minutes, and this variation is caused for any number of reasons. These can include different ferry routes, different ferry operators, changes made by the ferry operators, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail, so be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.
How much the ferry to Folegandros will cost is defined by many different aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and so on, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend checking out our helpful fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.
At Folegandros ferry port, you will find that there are not many facilities available at the port, as this is a very small island that has only recently expanded into ferries, so there is only the docking port here at Folegandros. However, the port is very close to the main town, and there are plenty of amenities here, including hotels and restaurants, as well as walking trails to the rest of the island.
Athens (Piraeus) ferries are operated by connecting Athens, Greece with 66 destinations. Athens (Piraeus) ferries sail around 116 times a day and up to 589 times a week.
Athens (Piraeus) ferries sail to Santorini (Thira), Spetses, Poros (Saronic Islands), Serifos, Paros, Heraklion, Kavala, Aegiali (Amorgos), Oinousses, Psara, Folegandros, Kasos, Tilos, Symi (Simi), Kythnos, Naxos, Mykonos, Milos, Ermioni, Porto Heli, Mesta (Chios), Chios, Koufonissi, Hydra, Syros, Rhodes, Kalymnos, Kastelorizo, Chalki, Sitia, Schinoussa, Sifnos, Kimolos, Ios, Fournoi, Diafani, Nisyros, Agios Kirikos, Katapola (Amorgos), Kos, Leros, Chania, Astypalea, Lipsi, Agistri, Iraklia, Antikythira, Methana, Sigri, Aegina, Tinos, Thessaloniki, Kythira, Limnos (Myrina), Mytilene, Karlovassi, Evdilos, Patmos, Donoussa, Vathi, Karpathos, Anafi, Agistri Myli, Kissamos, Sikinos, Souvala (Aegina).
The price of a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) starts at around $560.76. Athens (Piraeus) ferries can range between $560.76 and $46.21 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
The fastest ferry from Athens (Piraeus) is on the Athens (Piraeus) - Aegina ferry in 40m with Aegean Flying Dolphins and Hellenic Seaways.
Car ferries do sail from Athens (Piraeus) and are operated by SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Saronic Ferries, Anes Ferries, Zante Ferries. View our Deal Finder to compare car ferry prices and tickets.
Foot passengers can travel on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways, Alpha Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Saronic Ferries, Anes Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins.
You can take your pet on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways, Saronic Ferries, Zante Ferries, Minoan Lines, Anes Ferries. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.
Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Athens (Piraeus). Operators that have cabins on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) include SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Anek Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines, Zante Ferries. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.
