Koufonissi – Donoussa
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Koufonissi – Donoussa
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Typically ferries from Koufonissi to Donoussa run 2 times a week. 2 ferry operators provide ferries from Koufonissi to Donoussa, SAOS Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines. Koufonissi Donoussa Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Koufonissi Donoussa ferries typically depart from Koufonissi at around 16:35. The average sailing time of the ferry from Donoussa to Koufonissi is approximately 1h 10m.
Ferry prices for a ferry from Koufonissi to Donoussa typically range between $14* and $51*. On average the Koufonissi Donoussa ferry is $32*. The cheapest Koufonissi Donoussa ferry prices start from $16*. The average price for a foot passenger is $32*.
Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Koufonissi and Donoussa is approximately 16.9 miles (27.2km), or 14.7 nautical miles.
No, currently there is no car ferry from Koufonissi to Donoussa.
Yes, Koufonissi Donoussa ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Koufonissi to Donoussa with SAOS Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines.
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| Koufonissi - Donoussa Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | SAOS Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines | |
| Average Price | A$31* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 10m | |
| First Ferry | 16:35 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:15 | |
| Distance | 14 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Koufonissi is a small island belonging to Greece, and a former community in the Cyclades. The island got its name of Koufonissi, which is literally translated as ‘Hollow Islands’, due to the many huge caves that are dotted around the shores, giving the impression to pirates that the islands were hollow. The island is popular for those that are looking for a relaxing holiday on the beach, basking in the sun and admiring the beautiful landscapes. There are no bars or clubs on Koufonissi; any noise heard in the evening will be from the conversations of diners enjoying the delicious food and ambience of the restaurants. There are no cars on the island, therefore all visitors are required to travel by foot. Fortunately it is small enough to walk across in just about a day, with the main beaches being in relatively close proximity to each other. For the more adventurous, there are boat excursions on offer throughout the day, allowing visitors the chance to swim around the azure waters of the Aegean Sea. The ferry routes from the port cross to several of the other Greek islands; they are typically very short with the majority lasting under an hour, and the longest taking around four hours.
The Greek island of Donoussa is one of the small smattering of landmasses that make up the Lesser Cyclades archipelago to the south of the Aegean Sea. As one of the smaller isles in the region, it has remained largely untouched by the blossoming tourism trade. Instead the island is a haven of tranquil beauty. Along the cliff-side coast are golden beaches hemmed by the cerulean shallows of the sea, while further inland lay rippling hills coloured by the verdant shades of Mediterranean shrubs. The main town of the island (also called Donoussa,) is comprised of narrow, twisting lanes and white-washed homes that speckle a steep rise on the western coast. The port here is found at the edge of the warm-watered bay that cuts a curve into the town’s central shoreline. It’s nothing more than an L-shaped pier featuring a private marina on one side and a ferry docking area on the other, meaning that food, drink and other refreshments can only be purchased from the town just a short walk away. Donoussa is no further than 6-miles away from any other point on the island, meaning that travelling to and from the port is easy. Just one road connects the town to the three others that line the southern edge of the region, a route that ends at the village of Kalotaritissa on the opposite coast. One ferry company currently operates at the port, offering trips to a variety of destinations along the Greek swathe of the Aegean Sea. Blue Star Ferries lines leave Donoussa a number of times throughout the week sailing the short distance to the island towns of Astypalea and Aegiali in the south and Naxos and Paros in the north. Another service makes the longer voyage to the major district of Piraeus on the coast of mainland Greece.
