Athens to Paros Ferries

by Mary Howard
- June 15, 2024

Athens-Paros Ferry Essentials

FerryHopper.com is the best way to purchase ferry tickets for Athens to Paros ferries. Also good for researching ferry schedules, prices, and timetables.
Advanced booking for ferry tickets 2 to 3 months in advance is recommended but usually not required.
Most tickets (when booked through FerryHopper) do not need to be collected in advance as paper tickets, being e-tickets instead.
If an online ticket purchase lacks a barcode, which typically signifies pickup is needed upon arrival in Greece. Most often this entails collecting a real ticket at the ferry port 30 to 45 minutes before departure. Don`t be concerned about retrieval – it`s simple and hassle-free and commonly in close proximity to your ferry.
Ferries will leave from their primary morning departure harbor (normally sizable ports like Piraeus, Heraklio, and Rhodes) on schedule but will be delayed arriving and departing from all subsequent ports (e.g. Paros). Often getting later as the day advances.
Most regions in Greece, such as Athens and Paros, have public transportation strikes happening throughout the year. These strikes can impact all forms of transit, including buses, trains, ferries, flights, and taxis. During strikes very few buses operate, no ferries depart, and only a small number of trains and flights will leave on time (or at all); taxis tend to be the mode of transport least affected. Though strikes can occur at any time, there is always an enormous strike on May 1. Avoid booking any ferries, flights, or trains on that date.

Athens to Paros Ferry Schedule

There are daily ferries from Athens to Paros all year round, with the quantity expanding in the summer months. The length of the trip differs contingent on the class of boat chosen and how many stops are along the route. High-speed catamaran ferries can arrive at Paros from Athens in around 3 hours. Larger, Blue Star ferries typically take around 5 hours. If you can spare the additional hour or two, I recommend taking the Blue Star; its significant size makes it more steady in unsettled seas, and you’ll be able to stroll around on the outside decks to absorb the sea view and fresh air. (Catamarans necessitate all travelers to stay inside.) Ferry tickets from Athens to Paros cost €20 to €110, relying upon the kind of ferry and classification of ticket.

As the port closest to the center of Athens, Piraeus can be easily accessed by metro or taxi making it the best choice if spending time in Athens before sailing to Paros. Being the largest and busiest port in Greece, allow ample time to get from Piraeus to your ferry.

Example Athens to Paros Ferry Schedule

• Details about prices for Piraeus-Paros ferries can be found here.