How to get from Athens to Paros by Ferry and Flights
You can travel from Athens to Paros by both ferry and plane. The quickest ferry takes 2 hours 55 minutes, and a flight takes 40 minutes.
Ferry Snapshot: Athens to Paros
- 6–13 sailings per day
- Crossing time from 2 h 40 min, up to 8 h 10 min
- Earliest departure 06:45, latest 18:30
- Operated by Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and Seajets
- Tickets from €20
- Departures from Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio
- Boats on this route typically have: cabins, vehicle garage, restaurant, cafe bar, shop, Wi-Fi
Athens to Paros September 2026 Ferry Timetable
| Departs | Days | Duration | Ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:45 (Piraeus) | 13 Sep only | 4 h 10 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Naxos | Book |
| 07:00 (Lavrio) | Fri only, from 18 Sep until 25 Sep | 8 h 10 min | Hellenic Seaways – Artemis | Book |
| 07:20 (Rafina) | Daily, until 20 Sep | 3 h 15 min | Golden Star Ferries – Golden Princess | Book |
| 07:25 (Piraeus) | Daily | 4 h | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Delos | Book |
| 07:30 (Rafina) | 13 Sep only | 6 h 20 min | Fast Ferries – Fast Ferry Andros | Book |
| 08:05 (Rafina) | Daily | 6 h 45 min | Golden Star Ferries – Superferry | Book |
| 08:30 (Piraeus) | 13 Sep only | 2 h 40 min | Seajets – Eurochampion Jet | Book |
| 08:35 (Rafina) | Daily | 3 h 55 min | Golden Star Ferries – Superferry | Book |
| 09:15 (Piraeus) | Daily | 3 h 40 min | Seajets – Champions League Jet 1 | Book |
| 09:30 (Piraeus) | Daily | 3 h 40 min | Seajets – Champions League Jet 2 | Book |
| 09:30 (Piraeus) | 14 Sep only | 3 h 40 min | Seajets – Worldchampion Jet | Book |
| 10:00 (Piraeus) | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun, from 18 Sep | 2 h 40 min | Seajets | Book |
| 14:20 (Rafina) | Daily | 3 h 35 min | Seajets – Superrunner Jet | Book |
| 15:00 (Piraeus) | 13 Sep only | 3 h 45 min | Seajets – Champion Jet 2 | Book |
| 15:00 (Piraeus) | Daily | 3 h 45 min | Seajets – Eurochampion Jet | Book |
| 17:30 (Piraeus) | 13 Sep only | 5 h 10 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star 1 | Book |
| 17:30 (Piraeus) | Tue, Thu, Sun | 5 h 35 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Naxos | Book |
| 17:30 (Piraeus) | Mon, Wed | 4 h 30 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Naxos | Book |
| 17:30 (Piraeus) | Sat only, from 19 Sep | 4 h 15 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Naxos | Book |
| 18:30 (Piraeus) | Fri only, from 18 Sep until 25 Sep | 4 h 30 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Naxos | Book |
| …and more departures – check the booking link for the full list. | ||||
Athens to Paros October 2026 Ferry Timetable
| Departs | Days | Duration | Ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 (Lavrio) | Fri only | 8 h 10 min | Hellenic Seaways – Artemis | Book |
| 07:25 (Piraeus) | Daily | 4 h 10 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Delos | Book |
| 07:40 (Rafina) | Mon–Fri, from 6 Oct until 16 Oct | 3 h 20 min | Seajets – Champion JET1 | Book |
| 09:15 (Piraeus) | Fri, Sun, until 4 Oct | 3 h 40 min | Seajets – Champions League Jet 1 | Book |
| 09:30 (Piraeus) | Daily, from 6 Oct | 3 h 40 min | Seajets – Champions League Jet 1 | Book |
| 09:30 (Piraeus) | Daily | 3 h 40 min | Seajets – Champions League Jet 2 | Book |
| 14:20 (Rafina) | Daily | 3 h 35 min | Seajets – Superrunner Jet | Book |
| 15:00 (Piraeus) | Thu–Sun, until 4 Oct | 3 h 45 min | Seajets – Eurochampion Jet | Book |
| 17:30 (Piraeus) | 3 Oct only | 4 h 15 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Naxos | Book |
| 17:30 (Piraeus) | Mon, Wed | 4 h 30 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Naxos | Book |
| 17:30 (Piraeus) | Tue, Thu, Sun | 5 h 35 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Naxos | Book |
| 18:30 (Piraeus) | Fri only | 4 h 30 min | Blue Star Ferries – Blue Star Naxos | Book |
On this page
- How to go from Athens to Paros in Greece
- Athens - Paros Ferry Services
- Athens Piraeus to Paros ferry
- Rafina Ferry From Athens to Paros
- Lavrio Port to Paros
- Athens to Paros flights
- Paros Island Travel Tips
- What to see in Paros Greece
- FAQ About taking the ferry from Athens to Paros
- Share this Athens to Paros ferry guide
How to go from Athens to Paros in Greece
The Greek island of Paros is located in the Cyclades island group. It is a popular destination to include on a Greek island hopping trip, and also a lovely island to visit from Athens.
There are two ways to get from Athens to Paros - by ferry or take a flight.
Which travel option between Athens and Paros suits you best will be based on a number of factors such as your travel itinerary in Greece, how you value your time, and perhaps even your budget.
For example, some people prefer to arrive in Athens airport and then take a flight straight out to Paros. Others prefer to travel from Athens to Paros by ferry so that they don't have to pay extra checked luggage fees for flights.
Personally, I value my time when on vacation, so would choose whichever option got me to Paros in the less amount of time (allowing some buffer time for connections).
Most people seem to choose to travel to Paros from Athens by ferry. So, let's start there!
Athens - Paros Ferry Services
Thanks to its popularity, Paros is one of the best connected islands when it comes to ferry services from Athens.
There's daily direct ferries from Athens to Paros even in winter, and ferries leave from all three Athens ports - Piraeus, Rafina, and sometimes even Lavrio.
** I recommend using the Ferryscanner site when booking tickets for the ferry from Athens to Paros. **
As Paros is best visited in between June and September, these months have the most ferries scheduled.
In the high season there are sailings from Athens to Paros throughout the day, most of which leave from Piraeus Port.
High speed ferries with few stops along the way get from Athens to the island of Paros in around 4 hours. The ferry trip from Athens to Paros on slower boats, making stops at other Greek islands such as Andros, Tinos, and Mykonos along the way, can take upward of 7 hours.
Ferry ticket prices for the Athens to Paros island trip have increased a lot over the last few years. Slower boats are the cheaper option, and the faster high speed ferries cost noticeably more.
Note: People staying in Athens city center normally find Piraeus Port more convenient to take a ferry from. Visitors wanting to take a ferry directly after landing at Athens Airport could see if Rafina ferries to Paros are more suitable.
For up to date ferry timetables and ticket prices, take a look at: Ferryscanner.
Athens Piraeus to Paros ferry
Piraeus Port is the biggest ferry port in Greece, and has the more regular connections between Athens and Paros. As a result, many people may find Piraeus the best port to leave from when sailing from Athens to Paros.
Getting to Piraeus Port: Piraeus port is now connected with Athens Airport by a direct metro. This means that it is now much easier to land at Athens International Airport, take a metro to Piraeus Port, and then get a ferry to Paros. This same metro also leaves from Athens city center to Piraeus Port. If you prefer to take a taxi, pre-book one with: Welcome Pickups
Be aware that the port of Piraeus is a large place, and very, very busy during the summer months. You'll want to know which gate your ferry to Paros leaves from (you'll find this on your ticket).
For up to date Athens Piraeus To Paros ferry schedules and to book tickets online, take a look at: Ferryscanner.
Rafina Ferry From Athens to Paros
I personally find Rafina port to be my favourite departure port from Athens, as its nature is a lot less chaotic than Piraeus!
Rafina is a good choice of port to leave for Paros if you want to get to your ferry directly from the airport. It also makes sense to take an Athens to Paros ferry from Rafina if you are staying in the northern suburbs of Athens or have your own vehicle.
If you find a good connection from Rafina to Paros, I'd suggest taking it.
For the ferry companies operating this route in high season, as well as other information about sailing from Rafina Port to Paros by ferry, take a look at: Ferryscanner.
Lavrio Port to Paros
Lavrio or Lavrion port is the Athens port that most visitors never hear about. This ferry port only has a limited number of routes, but Paros is one of them.
You'll find that ferries sail out of Lavrio to Paros during the peak summer season.
The trip duration is rarely under 7 hours as it's a slower conventional ferry. The ticket price for this ferry ride is the cheapest though.
For up to date timetables and to book ferry tickets online, take a look at: Ferryscanner.
Athens to Paros flights
Paros is one of only a few islands in the Cyclades to have an airport, so it is possible to fly there from Athens.
Two domestic airlines fly from Athens to Paros airport, which are Sky Express and Olympic Air.
International travelers might consider flying first into Athens International airport, and then taking a domestic flight from Athens to Paros. You should note, that unless the flights line up perfectly, this option may be longer than taking a ferry.
You should also note that there may be extra charges for checked baggage on these internal flights.
Take a look at Athens to Paros flight schedule availability during the summer season at SkyScanner.
Paros Island Travel Tips
Start your Paros trip planning the right way with these travel tips and insights:- Ferries arrive at the main port town of Parikia in Paros. Parikia is also one of the more popular areas to stay on the island. Booking has the greatest selection of hotels in Paros, all easily booked online.
- Paros ferry tickets can be purchased online from the Ferryscanner website. This is also a good site to use if you want to continue your Greek island hopping adventures on to other islands such as nearby Naxos. Tickets can also be booked at travel agencies in Athens and the other Greek islands.
- Be at Greek ferry ports an hour before you are due to sail, especially in Piraeus Port. The same applies to Parikia (Paros Port) for your departure, as during the summer it can become quite busy.
- Welcome provide an easy way to pre-book taxis to and from the ferry ports in Athens. It's a good way to get from Athens city center to Piraeus, as public transport options may involve you walking quite some distance to your desired departure gate.
- Paros can be busy in the peak month of August. If you plan to travel then, make your bookings as soon as possible, especially accommodation. I've a guide here on where to stay in Paros.
- Transport geeks should check out my ridiculously in-depth guide to Ferries in Greece. You'll find out more about the different ferry companies and the types of vessels they operate.
- I've a great guide here to public transportation in Greece you might also want to look at.
What to see in Paros Greece
Some of the best things to see and do in Paros include:
- Visiting the Panagia Ekatontapiliani (Church of 100 Doors)
- Walk through the streets of Old Town And Port Of Naoussa
- spending time in the Town of Lefkes
- Relaxing at Kolombithres Beach
- Hiking through Paros Park
- Make sure to visit AntiParos!
- You can find out much more here: Things to do in Paros, Greece
Check out my guide to the best beaches in Paros.
FAQ About taking the ferry from Athens to Paros
Other people planning to travel between Athens and Paros ask questions such as:
How do you get to Paros from Athens?
The most popular way to get to Paros from Athens is by ferry. Paros island does also have an airport with domestic connections to Athens Airport, so flying can be an option.
Is there an airport on Paros?
The island of Paros has an airport (IATA: PAS, ICAO: LGPA), and now receives seasonal charter flights from some European destinations, in addition to having connections with Athens Airport.
Where does the Paros ferry leave from in Athens?
Ferries to Paros leave from all three ports in Athens - Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio. The most regular year-around connections are from Piraeus, with the Rafina Paros route operating during the summer. Ferries from Lavrio to Paros operate on a more occasional basis.
How long does the Athens to Paros ferry take?
The ferry to Paros from Athens can take between 3 and 7 hours, depending on if the ferry is high speed, which Athens port it leaves from, and how many stops it will make between Athens and Paros. Generally speaking, the quicker the ferry journey the more expensive the ticket will be.
How do I buy ferry tickets for Paros?
Ferryscanner is a very good website to check Paros ferry schedules and to buy tickets online. You can also wait until you are in Greece, and then use a local travel agency to reserve Athens to Paros ferry tickets. Note that ferries can become sold out during the peak month of August, so buying tickets as soon as you can makes the best sense.
How early should I arrive at the ferry port in Athens for Paros?
Allow a full hour at Piraeus, where the port is large and the gates are spread out. At Rafina or Lavrio you can turn up half an hour before your sailing.
Is a cabin worth booking on the Athens to Paros ferry?
On an overnight departure, or a crossing much longer than about six hours, a cabin makes the trip far more restful. Add it when you book rather than asking once you are aboard.
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Dave is a UK travel writer living in Athens since 2015. With 20 years of firsthand travel experience and over 80,000 km of bicycle touring across six continents, he's been blogging at Dave's Travel Pages since 2005. Every guide is based on places he's actually been.
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