Folegandros - Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
Folegandros - Athens (Piraeus)
Ferries to Athens
The Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 4 hours 35 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Folegandros and Athens (Piraeus) cost from as little as $55 but vary based on season, availability and whether you’re going by foot or by car. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus).
Getting from Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) by ferry is a relaxed way to travel back to the Greek mainland, whether you're heading home, catching a flight from Athens or continuing your journey across Greece. You'll trade the quiet of the Cyclades for the buzz of the capital, with the Aegean stretching out behind you.
The crossing is part of the trip. Settle in on deck, watch the islands slip into the distance, and take in the sea air on the way to Athens (Piraeus). Ferries give you room to relax, along with the freedom to bring your car or extra luggage for the journey.
Tip: Sailings from Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) are busiest in summer, so booking ahead of time helps you lock in your preferred departure — handy if you have an onward connection from Athens.
Fares between Folegandros and Athens (Piraeus) vary with the season and the type of vessel — the high-speed catamarans that link the Cyclades are usually quicker but pricier than the conventional ferries, so it's worth comparing both.
Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range from $55 to $290. The average ferry price from Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) is around $111. The cheapest fares usually start from $55. The average foot passenger ticket costs $110. The average price when traveling with a car is $227.
Prices may vary depending on passenger numbers, vehicle type, route, and sailing time. Please be aware that pricing data excludes service fees and is based on searches from the last 30 days. This was last updated July 26.
The cheapest tickets on the Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) ferry cost approximately $55. Traveling outside the July and August peak, when the islands are busiest, is one of the easiest ways to find a lower fare.
Direct Ferries makes it easy to compare ferry tickets and prices worldwide, so you can find the best deal for your journey. Please visit our Special Offers page to see current discounts on selected routes and operators. Booking early is typically the most reliable way to secure lower fares and better availability, especially for busy summer sailings across the Cyclades.
Yes, Direct Ferries offers a range of discounts throughout the year. Where available, senior discounts are applied automatically during the search process: simply select the relevant age range when entering passenger details.
Resident discounts are available on some routes. If they apply to the Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) ferry, a residents checkbox will appear above the search button when you enter your travel details. You'll need to show valid proof of residency at check-in — if you can't, the ferry company may ask you to pay the difference for a non-discounted ticket. Everyone on the booking must qualify for the discount; if not, it's best to make separate bookings.
There are around 9 weekly sailings from Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus). Frequencies are at their highest across the summer season, when the Cyclades are busiest, and ease off in winter.
Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 1 sailing daily, 3 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 1 sailing daily, 6 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry from Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) usually departs at around 12:10, with the last sailing leaving Folegandros Port at approximately 22:35. The crossing covers roughly 107.2 nautical miles and takes around 4 hours 35 minutes on average, though the high-speed services can be quicker.
Due to the longer crossing time, ferries between Folegandros and Athens (Piraeus) are generally better suited to a longer stay than a day trip. For ideas on the best things to do in Athens (Piraeus), please visit our blog.
Many Cyclades routes are served by fast catamarans alongside the conventional ferries. The fastest ferry from Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) is with SeaJets in 4 hours 30 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) usually cost around $111. In peak season, the time saved can be well worth it, when demand for the islands is at its highest.
Yes. In the Cyclades, cars travel on the conventional car ferries rather than the high-speed passenger catamarans, so choose a standard sailing if you're bringing a vehicle. Cars are carried by Cyclades Fast Ferries & SeaJets on the Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) route. Use our Deal Finder to compare live car-ferry prices.
Campervans and caravans aren't currently bookable on the Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) ferry. Enter your travel details into our search bar to see the vehicle options available, or to find a nearby route that takes larger vehicles.
Bicycles aren't currently accepted on ferries sailing between Folegandros and Athens (Piraeus).
Yes, foot passengers are welcome from Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) with Cyclades Fast Ferries & SeaJets. Traveling on foot is the most common way to island-hop around the Cyclades, particularly on the fast catamarans.
Yes, cabins can be booked from Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) with SeaJets, ranging from $54 to $493, with an average of $208. Cabins are most common on the longer overnight crossings serving the more distant Cyclades; the shorter daytime hops are usually seat-only.
Some Cyclades routes, particularly those serving the more distant islands, include overnight or late-night sailings, while the shorter hops run through the day. Enter your travel details in our search bar to see whether an overnight option is available on the Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) ferry, alongside daytime alternatives. Overnight crossings can take a little longer than the daytime services.
Yes, pets are welcome on ferries from Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) with SeaJets. The average price for traveling with a pet is around $55. Greek island ferries are generally pet-friendly, though the rules vary by vessel.
When traveling with your pet, you'll usually need:
Where your pet stays depends on the operator and vessel — some ferries have dedicated pet areas or pet-friendly cabins, while on others pets stay with you in designated spots. Our Deal Finder shows the options for your crossing.
Greek island ferries are relaxed about luggage compared with airlines, and most fares let you bring what you can comfortably carry on board, with racks near the entrances. It's still worth checking your operator's policy for larger or extra items, particularly on the high-speed catamarans where space is tighter. Enter your travel details into our search bar to see the options on the Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) ferry.
The Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) ferry is a domestic crossing within Greece, so there's no immigration check for the sailing itself — one of the things that makes island-hopping around the Cyclades so easy. If you're traveling in Greece from abroad, you'll need a valid passport, and possibly a visa or national ID depending on your nationality and Greece's entry rules. As Greece is part of the EU and the Schengen Area, the exact requirements depend on where you're traveling from.
It's a good idea to keep photo ID handy for check-in, as you may be asked to show it when collecting tickets or boarding. To keep things quick, see our Check-in, Travel Documents & Tickets guide before you sail.
Booking your Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) ferry is very simple. Enter your departure and arrival ports along with your preferred travel date to view all available sailings and prices. In the Cyclades, you'll often find both high-speed catamarans and conventional ferries on the same route, so you can weigh speed against price and pick what suits your trip.
Look out for early-booking deals and special ticket types such as upgrades or flexi fares that allow changes or cancellations. To keep booking smooth, always enter accurate passenger numbers and vehicle details.
The earlier you book ferries from Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus), the better — especially for July and August, when the Cyclades are at their busiest and popular sailings fill up well in advance. Booking ahead secures lower prices and a wider choice of departure times, seating and cabins. Outside the summer peak there's more availability, though schedules thin out over winter.
If no sailings from Folegandros to Athens (Piraeus) appear on your chosen date, it may come down to the season — many Cyclades services run more often in summer and scale back in winter — or to a temporary timetable change. Occasionally, strong summer meltemi winds can disrupt the fast catamarans, which are more weather-sensitive than the larger conventional ferries. We recommend checking alternative dates, nearby routes, or a conventional sailing if a fast ferry isn't running.
After completing your booking, you'll receive a confirmation email with your travel details. How your boarding pass is issued depends on the ferry operator you have booked with.
Some operators provide boarding passes at the time of booking, while others require check-in at the port terminal. Where available, online check-in can be completed through the Direct Ferries app.
Ticket desks are generally located near the terminal entrance. To prevent delays, we recommend arriving early to allow enough time for ticket collection and check-in, particularly during the busy summer season.
At check-in, you'll need to present your booking confirmation and a valid photo ID, such as a passport or identity card. If you're traveling with a pet, relevant documentation such as vaccination records may also be required.
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| Folegandros - Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | $110 | |
| Average Price with Car | $227 | |
| Average Price with Motorcycle | $90 | |
| Average Cabin Price | $208 | |
| Folegandros - Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Cyclades Islands |
| Destination | Athens |
| No. of Operators | 2 |
| Operators | Cyclades Fast Ferries & SeaJets |
| Average Price | $111 |
| Average Pet Price | $55 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 9 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4 h 35 m |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4 h 30 m |
| First Ferry | 12:10 |
| Last Ferry | 22:35 |
| Distance | 107 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2026.
The ferry schedule for this route has up to 26 ferries running per week, provided by 3 ferry operators, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferry timetables on this route can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, 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 sail times, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.
Ferry sail durations on this route can take anywhere between 4 hours, to 4 hours and 45 minutes, to 6 hours and 25 minutes, to 8 hours and 55 minutes, to 9 hours and 25 minutes, and this variation is caused for many separate reasons. These can include changes to the ferry route, 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 Piraeus from 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 looking at the above graph, to see our monthly fare averages, check 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.
You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.
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