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How to get from Folegandros to Athens by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Folegandros to Athens ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Folegandros to Athens is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Folegandros to Athens can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Folegandros to Athens ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines or Aegean Sea Lines. This way you can find the best deal on a Folegandros Athens ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, LANE Sea Line or Aegean Speed Lines ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Folegandros to Athens simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Folegandros to Athens Ferry Information

Port of departure
Folegandros
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Port of Arrival
Athens
Greece
Attica
Distance
114 mi
Ferry Companies
Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways
Frequency of crossings
4 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
4 hours
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Ferry Folegandros Athens: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Folegandros to Athens, you'll find tickets range from £34 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £310 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Folegandros to Athens route is £128. The average ferry crossing time from Folegandros to Athens is 5 hours 36 min. The slowest ferries will take 9 hours 55 min to reach Athens, while the fastest boats will arrive in Athens in 3 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Folegandros at 10:10. The last boat to Athens leaves the port of Folegandros at 23:25.

Average price of a Folegandros to Athens ferry crossing
£128
Price range of ferries Folegandros Athens (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£34 - £310
Average crossing time Folegandros Athens
5 hours 36 min
Departure time of first ferry to Athens
10:10
Time last ferry leaves for Athens
23:25
Arrival time of first ferry to Athens
00:15
Arrival time of last ferry to Athens
20:55

Why travel by ferry from Folegandros to Athens?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Folegandros to Athens ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Athens. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Folegandros to Athens is an ideal way to travel.

Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
There is no better way to travel between Folegandros and Athens with your family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Folegandros, imagine your children exploring the ship, spending long periods playing in the children's play areas or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest films in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marvelling at a magic show or other countless activities. On board the ferry to Athens, time flies by faster than you think and this maritime experience between Folegandros and Athens will remain unforgettable for your children for a long time.
So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
With other modes of transport, we are often limited to 1 piece of luggage, and each additional piece of luggage is charged. For the Folegandros to Athens crossing, as long as all your luggage is contained in your car, no supplement is required. If you are travelling without a car, then you will be restricted in your movements throughout the journey to Athens. However, many ships provide luggage storage for foot passengers. Check with Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, LANE Sea Line or Aegean Speed Lines.
Resting in a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Folegandros to Athens by booking a cabin, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Like real hotel rooms, they offer travellers beds, bathrooms and, in some suites, portholes and balconies. While their use is most obvious on an overnight crossing, it is perfectly possible to book one during the day.

Which companies operate between Folegandros and Athens?

If you want to travel between Folegandros and Athens by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, LANE Sea Line or Aegean Speed Lines who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Zante Ferries Folegandros Athens
Zante Ferries
Zakynthos Ferries was founded in 1990 and is based in Zakynthos, Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Folegandros-Athens fares and book a Zante Ferries ticket between Folegandros and Athens. Zante Ferries operates 5 crossings a week to Athens from Folegandros and the journey time is 6 hours 30 min. More information about Zante Ferries
6 hours 30 min
5 crossings a week
Sea Jets Folegandros Athens
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company established in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Folegandros-Athens fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Folegandros and Athens. Sea Jets operates 14 crossings a week to Athens from Folegandros and the journey time is 4 hours 30 min. More information about Sea Jets
4 hours 30 min
14 crossings a week
LANE Sea Line Folegandros Athens
LANE Sea Line
LANE Sea Line was founded in 1985 and is based in Bari, Italy. The company serves the ports of the Adriatic Sea in Italy and Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Folegandros-Athens fares and book a LANE Sea Line ticket between Folegandros and Athens. More information about LANE Sea Line
Aegean Speed Lines Folegandros Athens
Aegean Speed Lines
Aegean Speed Lines is a ferry company based in Greece that provides ferry services between the Greek islands and ports on the Greek mainland. On Vivanoda, you can compare Folegandros-Athens fares and book a Aegean Speed Lines ticket between Folegandros and Athens. More information about Aegean Speed Lines

Where do the ferries leave from in Folegandros? Where do the boats arrive in Athens?

Port of departure in Folegandros

Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, LANE Sea Line or Aegean Speed Lines ferries depart for Athens from the following ports in Folegandros:

Folegandros
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Folegandros
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Port of arrival in Athens

Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Zante Ferries ships arrive in Athens from the following ports:

Athens Piraeus E1
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Athens Piraeus E6
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Folegandros to Athens, it will take you at least 4 hours to cover the 114 mi between Folegandros and Athens.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Folegandros and Athens in winter) and the ferry company (Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, LANE Sea Line and Aegean Speed Lines). There are currently 4 crossings a day between Folegandros and Athens.

There are 4 ferry companies operating between Folegandros and Athens: Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, LANE Sea Line and Aegean Speed Lines.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways.

Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines, Aegean Sea Lines, Aigaion Pelagos, Zante Ferries, Hellenic Seaways on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Folegandros Athens ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Folegandros and Athens, you will travel 114 mi.

To go by boat from Folegandros to Athens, you can find prices ranging from £34 for the lowest, to £310 for the highest. The average price we observed was £128.

The first ferry leaves Folegandros at 10:10 for Athens.

The last ferry to Athens usually departs from Folegandros at 23:25.

Experience a Folegandros to Athens ferry crossing

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Folegandros to Athens sea crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Folegandros Athens cruise on board Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines or Aegean Sea Lines, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Folegandros to disembarkation in Athens. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Folegandros and Athens.

Boarding in Folegandros

Before you set off on your Folegandros Athens ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:

  • Presentation at the port of Folegandros / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, LANE Sea Line or Aegean Speed Lines) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Folegandros ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Folegandros Athens crossing / In Folegandros, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Aegean Speed Lines, LANE Sea Line, Sea Jets or Zante Ferries ticket offices at the Folegandros ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Athens / Information messages are broadcast in the Folegandros ferry terminal to invite you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, LANE Sea Line or Aegean Speed Lines staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

Life on board the ferry between Folegandros and Athens

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Zante Ferries, Sea Jets, LANE Sea Line or Aegean Speed Lines ship as they wish. Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.

Ferry arrival in Athens

Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Athens:

  • The ferry enters Athens Harbour / You will not be able to reach the garage until invited by the crew. There is no point in rushing. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Athens Harbour.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Athens Harbour.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Athens / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Athens you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, leave the port and Athens is waiting for you!

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