Mykonos to Paros Ferry Guide

By Dave Briggs · Published 2020-12-14 · Last updated 2026-09-13

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Ferries link Mykonos and Paros throughout the season, with the fastest boats crossing in as little as 35 minutes. The snapshot below shows what is sailing and what tickets start at.

This direct route is typically operated only from the beginning of April until the end of October, which is the summer season. Ferries do not usually sail in the winter months.

The actual schedule varies according to the month.

Despite the relatively short distance between the two islands, the tickets for a ferry to Paros from Mykonos can be quite pricey.

Cheap ferry tickets might be found if slower, conventional ferries are added to the schedule. For the most part though, it is high speed and more expensive ferries that operate on this route.

Check ferry timetables and fares for getting from Mykonos to Paros by ferry at: Ferryscanner.

Paros island in Greece

If Santorini and Mykonos were to be considered first tier destinations in the Cyclades islands of Greece, then Paros would be soon looking for a promotion from the second tier to join them.

This is thanks in part to Paros being a natural first choice of many people looking for where to visit after Mykonos. It's close by, has regular ferry connections, and has good tourist infrastructure.

In addition, Paros has all the attributes you might be looking for in a Greek island such as great beaches, good food, hiking trails, and plenty of things to see and do.

Plan to stay in Paros for a few days, but pre-book if you plan to travel in August. It's quite a popular island!

How to get from Mykonos to Paros

Even though Paros has an airport, flying between Mykonos and Paros is not an option. If you prefer to fly from Mykonos to the island of Paros for whatever reason, you'd need to go via Athens should flights be available.

The easiest way to get from Mykonos to Paros is by ferry. As you can see from this map, the two islands are quite close to one another, so the crossing doesn't take long.

Find up to date ferry schedules here: Ferryscanner

Taking the ferry from Mykonos to Paros

Direct ferries between Mykonos and Paros in the summer months provide a quick and efficient method of travel.

The ferries departing from Mykonos leave from Mykonos New Port. It is located at Tourlos, which is almost 2 km away from Mykonos Old Town.

There are public buses running to the ferry port in Mykonos, but you might also prefer to book a taxi. You can pre-book taxis in Mykonos by using Welcome.

I'd advise getting to the Mykonos ferry port an hour before your boat to Paros is due to sail. Perhaps a little earlier if you have arranged to collect tickets from the port.

Get tickets: Ferry Mykonos To Paros

Mykonos Paros Travel Time

The journey to Paros from Mykonos is very quick. The quickest ferry journey from Mykonos going to Paros takes as little as 35 minutes, though the slowest vessels sailing to Paros from Mykonos island take several hours.

Prices for foot passengers vary depending on which ferry company you sail with, and the type of vessel.

You can generally expect faster ferries to have more expensive tickets prices.

The simplest place to look at schedules for Greek ferries is at the Ferryscanner website.

Paros Island Travel Tips

A few travel tips for visiting Paros:

• Take a look at my guide on the best places to stay in Paros. Most visitors gravitate towards the villages of Parikia and Naoussa when looking at the best areas to stay in Paros. If you are traveling to Paros in the the busiest months of summer, I advise reserving apartments in Paros a month or so in advance.

• Ferryscanner is perhaps the easiest site to use when it comes to booking tickets for the ferry from Mykonos to Paros online. Although I suggest you book your Mykonos to Paros ferry tickets in advance, especially during the tourist season, you could also wait until you are in Mykonos and go into a travel agency to organize your ticket. If you're traveling in August, which is peak season, don't leave this until the last minute as you may end up staying in Mykonos longer than planned!

• You can get more travel insights about Paros, Mykonos and other places in Greece when you subscribe to my newsletter.

• Which is better, Mykonos or Paros? That's a tough one to answer, as it depends what you are looking for. Mykonos is more flashy, cosmopolitan, and a little more pretentious (according to some!).

• Love the beach? Take a look at my guide to the best beaches in Paros.

What to see in Paros Greece

A full sightseeing guide to Paros is in the works. Stay tuned! Until then, some of the highlights to consider experiencing are:

• Walk around the villages of Parikia, Naoussa, and Lefkes
• Spend time on the beaches!
• Take a trip to the neighbouring island of Antiparos
• Explore Paros Park
• Visit The Church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani
• Take a day trip to Naxos
• I've a full travel guide here: Things to do in Paros, Greece

What time should I arrive at the port in Mykonos for the ferry to Paros?

Half an hour before your sailing leaves is enough at this port. Make sure you know which harbour you are heading for before you get in a taxi, as Mykonos has more than one.

Other destinations you can reach from Mykonos

If you are not quiet decided yet on where to go after Mykonos, these guides might help:

Dave Briggs
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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