The Paros to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article.

The second largest island of the Cyclades, Paros is particularly known for its beaches. It has the advantage of being located close to Naxos, Ios, Sifnos and Syros so if you plan to check out the area, Paros can be a very good start point.

With the fastest ferry from Athens taking only 3 hours to get to Paros, the island can be a great weekend getaway when visiting he chaotic Greek capital.

Although this article focuses only on the ferries from Piraeus to Paros, there are also ferries departing from Rafina (and the journey is 30 min longer on the high speed ferry).

Port of Piraeus

The Port of Piraeus (or Pireas*) is large and can be rather overwhelming for the first time visitor. Make sure to allow enough time to get from the city center to the port and to find the gate (which is written on your ticket) .

All ferries to Paros (the Eastern Cyclades ) depart from Port Gate Ε7.

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How long does it take to get from Athens to Paros?

The journey between Athens (Piraeus) and Paros takes between 3 h and 5 h, depending on the type of ferry you are taking.

Is there a high speed ferry between Athens and Paros?

Yes, there are several high speed ferries during the high season (start operating in mid-June). During the low season, there’s a high speed ferry as well but doesn’t run daily.

How much does it cost to get from Athens to Paros by ferry?

The ticket depends on the company, type of seat and type of ferry.

On a regular ferry, operated by Blue Star Ferries, the ferry ticket starts at €50 per person, one way and can cost up to €71 per person, one way.

On the ferry operated by Sea Jets, the ferry ticket starts at €59.70 per person, one way and can cost up to €63.70 per person, one way.

On the ferry operated by FastFerries, the ferry ticket starts at €58 per person, one way.

How many ferries per day depart from Athens to Paros during the low season?

During the low season 2024 (May, September -October), there are the following ferries connecting Athens (Piraeus) to Paros:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	6:45 AM	from 4-Jun to 8-Sept
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday	6:45 AM	from 3-Jun to 7-Sept
Daily	7:25 AM	from 1-Jun to 8-Sept
Monday, Saturday	7:25 AM	till 27-May, from 9-Sept to 28-Oct
Wednesday, Friday	7:25 AM	till 31-May, from 11-Sept to 30-Oct
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	7:25 AM	from 12-May to 2-Jun, from 10-Sept to 31-Oct
Daily	8:00 AM	from 21-Jun to 9-Sept
Monday	8:45 AM	on 30-Sept
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday	9:00 AM	from 31-May to 9-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday	9:00 AM	from 4-Jun to 5-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	9:00 AM	till 11-Oct
Tuesday	9:30 AM	from 1-Sept to 3-Sept
Friday	9:30 AM	from 1-Sept to 6-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	9:30 AM	from 10-Sept to 29-Sept
Daily	4:00 PM	till 11-Oct
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday	5:30 PM	from 3-Jun to 7-Sept
Saturday	5:30 PM	till 1-Jun, from 14-Sept to 26-Oct
Friday	5:30 PM	from 13-Sept to 27-Sept
Wednesday	5:30 PM	from 11-Sept to 25-Sept, till 29-May
Tuesday	5:30 PM	from 4-Jun to 3-Sept, from 10-Sept to 24-Sept, till 28-May
Monday	5:30 PM	from 9-Sept to 30-Sept, till 27-May
Thursday, Sunday	5:30 PM	from 6-Jun to 8-Sept
Thursday	5:30 PM	from 12-Sept to 26-Sept, till 30-May
Sunday	5:30 PM	from 15-Sept to 29-Sept, from 12-May to 26-May
Friday	6:30 PM	till 31-May

How many ferries per day depart from Athens to Paros during the high season?

The following ferries are available between Athens and Paros during the 2024 high season (June to August):

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	6:45 AM	from 4-Jun to 8-Sept
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday	6:45 AM	from 3-Jun to 7-Sept
Daily	7:25 AM	from 1-Jun to 8-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	7:25 AM	from 1-Jun to 2-Jun
Daily	8:00 AM	from 21-Jun to 9-Sept
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday	8:45 AM	till 20-Jun
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday	9:00 AM	from 31-May to 9-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday	9:00 AM	from 4-Jun to 5-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	9:00 AM	till 11-Oct
Friday	9:30 AM	from 21-Jun to 19-Jul, from 26-Jul to 6-Sept
Tuesday	9:30 AM	from 25-Jun to 9-Jul, from 16-Jul to 3-Sept
Daily	4:00 PM	till 11-Oct
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday	5:30 PM	from 3-Jun to 7-Sept
Tuesday	5:30 PM	from 4-Jun to 3-Sept
Thursday, Sunday	5:30 PM	from 6-Jun to 8-Sept

Are there any overnight journeys between Athens and Paros ?

Yes.

How about the ferries from Paros to Athens ?

There are the following connections between Paros and Athens during the 2024 high season:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Sunday	10:45 AM	from 12-May to 2-Jun
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday	10:45 AM	from 4-Jun to 8-Sept
Monday, Friday	10:45 AM	from 7-Jun to 9-Sept
Wednesday	10:45 AM	from 5-Jun to 4-Sept
Wednesday	11:00 AM	till 9-Oct
Monday	11:00 AM	till 7-Oct
Thursday, Saturday	11:00 AM	from 1-Jun to 28-Sept
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	12:05 PM	till 12-Oct
Daily	3:25 PM	from 21-Jun to 9-Sept, till 20-Jun
Tuesday, Thursday	4:45 PM	from 4-Jun to 5-Sept
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday	6:05 PM	from 3-May to 9-Sept
Daily	7:15 PM	from 1-Jun to 8-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	7:15 PM	from 12-May to 2-Jun
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday	11:45 PM	from 3-Jun to 7-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	11:45 PM	from 4-Jun to 8-Sept

During the low season 2024, the following ferries are available between Paros and Athens (Piraeus):

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Sunday	10:45 AM	from 12-May to 2-Jun
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday	10:45 AM	from 4-Jun to 8-Sept
Monday, Friday	10:45 AM	from 7-Jun to 9-Sept
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday	10:45 AM	from 11-Sept to 28-Sept
Monday	10:45 AM	from 16-Sept to 30-Sept, till 27-May
Tuesday	10:45 AM	till 28-May
Wednesday	10:45 AM	till 29-May, from 5-Jun to 4-Sept
Thursday	10:45 AM	till 30-May
Saturday	10:45 AM	till 1-Jun
Wednesday	11:00 AM	till 9-Oct
Monday	11:00 AM	till 7-Oct
Thursday, Saturday	11:00 AM	from 1-Jun to 28-Sept
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	12:05 PM	till 12-Oct
Friday	12:15 PM	till 31-May
Daily	3:25 PM	from 21-Jun to 9-Sept
Daily	3:35 PM	till 20-Jun
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	3:35 PM	from 10-Sept to 29-Sept
Monday	3:35 PM	on 30-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday	4:45 PM	from 4-Jun to 5-Sept
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday	6:05 PM	from 3-May to 9-Sept
Daily	7:15 PM	from 1-Jun to 8-Sept
Wednesday, Friday	7:15 PM	till 31-May, from 11-Sept to 30-Oct
Monday, Saturday	7:15 PM	till 27-May, from 9-Sept to 28-Oct
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	7:15 PM	from 12-May to 2-Jun, from 10-Sept to 31-Oct
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday	11:45 PM	from 3-Jun to 7-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	11:45 PM	from 4-Jun to 8-Sept

Where can I buy tickets from?

You can buy tickets online. You can also buy tickets from travel agents but the best choice is to buy directly from the port. If you plan to travel during the weekends in July & August it is advisable to book the ticket several days in advance.

Does everyone charge the same prices?

The prices are the same, regardless of where you purchase them from. However, if you choose to get your tickets delivered by mail, you will pay an additional fee.

Important note:

The schedules might change from week to week as the companies submit their schedule every Friday to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine. It is advisable to double check the schedule prior to departure.

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>> Ferries from Kavala to Thassos
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Note:
* Pireas and Piraeus are exactly the same place, but you can find them spelled in both ways. All road signs though point to Pireas.
**The article was first published in 2009; latest schedule update was made as of May 2024.
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