The cheapest and fastest ferries from Ios to Folegandros
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Ios to Folegandros is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ios to Folegandros will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £5.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Ios for Folegandros every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 05 Dec the direct ferries cover the 34 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 h 15 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.


Live departures
Ios to Folegandros ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Ios to Folegandros ferries for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:35 Ios | 1h50 | 11:25 Folegandros | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:35 Ios | 1h40 | 12:15 Folegandros | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Ios to Folegandros
Ferries from Ios to Folegandros run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:55, the last at 22:55. The fastest ferry covers the 18 nautical miles (34 km) distance in 1h 15m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Ios to Folegandros are available to foot passengers.



Distance 18 nautical miles (34 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 1h 15m |
First ferry 07:55 |
Last ferry 22:55 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Maistros Santorini, Fast Ferries, Seajets from Ios to FolegandrosYou can travel by ferry between Ios to Folegandros with Maistros Santorini, Fast Ferries, Seajets for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ios to Folegandros ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ios to Folegandros 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 Folegandros, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Ios, which is located around 0.6 miles (955 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Folegandros, located 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Ios and Folegandros
- 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
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