Together with Mykonos and Santorini, Paros is one of the popular tourist islands of the Cyclades. This small yet charming island offers tourists a lot of things to do.

If your plans take you to Santorini, you can easily plan a day trip to Paros even if you want to relax on one of its beaches or try the local tavernas.

Santorini or Thira?

In many cases, the name of the island doesn’t match the name of the port(s). Santorini makes no exception, and in many cases you’ll find “Thira (Santorini)” or the port code ATI in the ferry schedules and on online booking sites.

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

The ferry journey between Santorini and Paros takes between 1 h 45 min and 3 h 10 min, depending on the type of vessel and company.

Is there a high speed ferry between Santorini and Paros?

Yes.

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

The price depends on the company, the type of seat, the type of ferry you choose, and the route the ferry takes.
In 2024, expect to pay:

• Sea Jets, the single fare starts at 59.70 EUR.
• Blue Star Ferries, the single fare starts at 32.50 EUR.
• Saos Ferry, the single fare starts at 13.10 EUR.
• Golden Start Ferries , the single fare starts at 46.50 EUR.

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

During the low season 2024 (September – October), the following ferries link Santorini to Paros:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday, Friday	6:45 AM	till 9-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday	6:45 AM	from 4-Jun to 8-Sept
Wednesday	6:45 AM	from 5-Jun to 4-Sept
Sunday	7:00 AM	from 15-Sept to 27-Oct
Monday, Wednesday	9:20 AM	from 12-Jun to 9-Oct
Thursday	9:20 AM	from 13-Jun to 10-Oct
Sunday	9:20 AM	from 15-Jun to 28-Sept, on 6-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	9:40 AM	till 29-Sept
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	9:50 AM	till 12-Oct
Wednesday	10:10 AM	till 9-Oct
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	10:10 AM	from 10-Jun to 14-Oct
Daily	12:20 PM	from 1-Sept to 16-Sept
Daily	12:50 PM	from 17-Sept to 30-Sept
Daily	11:15 PM	from 21-Jun to 9-Sept
Even days	1:35 PM	from 2-Oct to 12-Oct
Daily	2:15 PM	from 7-Jun to 16-Sept
Even days	2:55 PM	from 14-Oct to 20-Oct
Odd days	2:55 PM	from 15-Oct to 31-Oct
Daily	3:00 PM	from 1-Sept to 30-Sept
Daily	3:30 PM	till 8-Sept
Monday, Saturday	3:30 PM	from 9-Sept to 28-Oct
Wednesday, Friday	3:30 PM	from 11-Sept to 30-Oct
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	3:45 PM	from 10-Sept to 31-Oct
Daily	7:30 PM	till 30-Sept

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

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

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday	6:45 AM	from 4-Jun to 8-Sept
Wednesday	6:45 AM	from 5-Jun to 4-Sept
Sunday	8:25 AM	till 25-Aug
Wednesday	8:35 AM	from 5-Jun to 28-Aug
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday	9:20 AM	till 10-Jun
Monday, Wednesday	9:20 AM	from 12-Jun to 9-Oct
Thursday	9:20 AM	from 13-Jun to 10-Oct
Sunday	9:20 AM	from 15-Jun to 28-Sept
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	9:40 AM	till 29-Sept
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	9:50 AM	till 12-Oct
Wednesday	10:10 AM	till 9-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	10:10 AM	till 8-Jun
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	10:10 AM	from 10-Jun to 14-Oct
Daily	12:20 PM	from 7-Jun to 31-Jul, from 1-Aug to 31-Aug
Daily	1:15 PM	from 21-Jun to 9-Sept
Daily	2:15 PM	from 7-Jun to 16-Sept
Daily	3:00 PM	till 31-Jul, from 1-Aug to 31-Aug
Daily	3:30 PM	till 8-Sept
Daily	7:30 PM	till 30-Sept

Are there any overnight journeys between Santorini and Paros?

No.

Important note:

Where can I buy tickets from?

Ferry tickets can be bought online here, from the ferry companies’ websites as well as from the ports. Another alternative is to buy via a travel agent.

Does everyone charge the same prices?

The prices are exactly the same, whether you buy them online, via a travel agent or directly from the ticketing office in the port.

How about the ferries from Paros to Santorini?

During the 2024 high season there are the following ferries connecting Paros to Santorini:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Daily	7:30 AM	till 30-Sept
Daily	10:00 AM	from 1-Jun to 13-Oct
Tuesday, Saturday	10:10 AM	till 31-Aug
Daily	10:45 AM	from 7-Jun to 16-Sept
Daily	11:00 AM	from 21-Jun to 9-Sept
Daily	11:45 AM	till 8-Sept
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	1:10 PM	till 29-Sept
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday	1:15 PM	till 30-Sept
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	1:40 PM	till 8-Jun, from 10-Jun to 14-Oct
Wednesday	1:40 PM	till 9-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	1:40 PM	till 7-Jun
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	1:45 PM	till 11-Oct
Daily	8:05 PM	from 10-Jun to 11-Oct, till 9-Jun
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday	10:10 PM	till 7-Sept
Thursday, Sunday	11:15 PM	till 8-Sept
Tuesday	11:15 PM	from 4-Jun till 3-Sept

During the 2024 low season, the following ferries connect Paros to Santorini:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Daily	7:30 AM	till 30-Sept
Daily	10:00 AM	till 13-Oct
Daily	10:45 AM	from 7-Jun to 16-Sept
Daily	10:55 AM	from 17-Sep to 30-Sept, till 6-Jun
Daily	11:00 AM	from 21-Jun to 9-Sept
Even days	11:40 AM	from 14-Oct to -30-Oct
Odd days	11:40 AM	from 15-Oct to 19-Oct
Daily	11:45 AM	till 8-Sept
Daily	11:55 AM	from 9-Sept to 31-Oct, except 29-Oct
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday	12:55 PM	from 2-Oct to 12-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	1:05 PM	from 1-Oct to 11-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	1:10 PM	till 29-Sept
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday	1:15 PM	till 30-Sept
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	1:40 PM	from 10-Jun to 14-Oct
Wednesday	1:40 PM	till 9-Oct
Wednesday	1:45 PM	till 11-Oct
Daily	8:05 PM	from 10-Jun to 11-Oct
Sunday	10:00 PM	from 15-Sept to 26-Oct
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday	10:10 PM	till 7-Sept
Thursday, Sunday	11:15 PM	till 8-Sept
Tuesday	11:15 PM	till 3-Sept

Are there any overnight journeys between Paros and Santorini?

Yes.

If the schedule hasn’t been made public yet for a route, you won’t be able to find or book a ferry for that route but you can enquire the ferry company about it. Also, the ferry companies update their schedule weekly so there might be changes from week to week.

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The article was first published in 2009; latest schedule & price update were made as of Jun 2024.