Folegandros - Kythnos
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Folegandros - Kythnos
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
There is usually one weekly sailing from Folegandros to Kythnos.Cyclades Fast Ferries provides the ferry from Folegandros to Kythnos. Folegandros Kythnos ferries take around 4 hours 45 minutes. The ferry costs between $61 and $62, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Folegandros to Kythnos.
Folegandros Kythnos ferries depart at around 12:10.
Ferries from Folegandros to Kythnos sail in around 4 hours 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Folegandros to Kythnos provided by Cyclades Fast Ferries.
The price of a ferry from Folegandros to Kythnos typically range between $61* and $62*. On average the Folegandros Kythnos ferry is 62*. The cheapest Folegandros Kythnos ferry prices start from $61*. The average price for a foot passenger is $62*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 February 2026.
The distance between Folegandros to Kythnos is approximately 62 miles (100km) or 54 nautical miles.
Yes, Folegandros Kythnos ferries allow cars onboard with Cyclades Fast Ferries between Folegandros and Kythnos. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Folegandros and Kythnos use our Deal Finder.
Cyclades Fast Ferries allow foot passengers on Folegandros Kythnos ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Folegandros to Kythnos.
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| Folegandros - Kythnos Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination | Cyclades Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Cyclades Fast Ferries | |
| Average Price | $62 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4 h 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 12:10 | |
| Last Ferry | 12:10 | |
| Distance | 54 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 February 2026.
Located in the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Folegandros lies in the Aegean Sea and forms the Cycladic island chain along with the islands of Sikinos, Ios, Anafi and Santorini. It is a fairly small island, measuring around 32 sq. km, and has around 760 inhabitants who primarily live in three villages: Chora, Karavostasis, which is also the island's port, and Ano Meria. For visitors to the island looking for a vantage point to take in the island's magnificent scenery then the Church of Panaghia is located on the top of a hill and offers great views of Chora and the island's west coast. There are a number of great beaches on the island but visitors should note that all of them are fairly difficult to reach. Some can be reached after a bit of a walk whereas others can only be accessed by boat. The two beaches that can be reached by car are the beaches at Karavostasi and Angali.
The island can be reached by conventional ferry, Highspeed ferry or Flying Dolphin from Piraeus, Rafini, the other islands of the Cycladic islands, Crete, Rhodes and the rest of the Dodecanese islands and the East Aegean Islands. Travel times vary depending on destination and ferry type but journey times range from 3.5 hours to 11 hours. The island's harbour, Karavostasi, has a few shops and restaurants for visitors to enjoy.
Kythnos is a Greek island that is located very close to Attica and is part of the Cyclades group of islands. The island, sometimes called Thermia because of the thermal springs on the island, is one of the lesser visited islands of the Cyclades but is popular with visitors because of its thermal springs. There is a modern spa located in Loutra, with two hot springs in the area. The spring of Ayio Anargyroi and the spring of Caucasus, where the temperature of the water reaches 52C, are famous for their therapeutic effects and have been since ancient times.
The island's harbour is located at Merihas and the island's capital is called Hora and are both located in the north of the island. In the south, only the areas by the bay of Ayios Dimitrios and Panayia Canála are inhabited. This is where a famous monastery is located within a pine forest.
Ferry services from Kythnos depart to the Port of Piraeus or to the port of Lavrio. The crossing to Piraeus takes approximately 3 hours by conventional ferry and approximately one hour by high speed ferry. The crossing time to Lavrio takes about 2 hours. Kythnos is also connected by sea with the islands of Serifos, Sifnos, Milos, Santorini, Sikinos, Folegandros and Kea.
