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How to get from Athens to Paros by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Athens to Paros ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Athens to Paros is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Athens to Paros can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Athens to Paros ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries or Sea Jets. This way you can find the best price for a Athens Paros ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aegean Speed Lines or Hellenic Seaways ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Athens to Paros simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Athens to Paros Ferry Information

Port of departure
Athens
Greece
Attica
Port of arrival
Paros
Greece
Cyclades Islands
Distance
100 mi
Ferry Companies
Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, ANEK Lines, Golden Star Ferries
Frequency of crossings
6 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
2 hrs. 50 min
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Ferry Athens Paros: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Athens to Paros, you'll find tickets ranging from $43 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $273 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Athens-Paros route is $151. The average ferry crossing time from Athens to Paros is 3 hrs. 48 min. The slowest ferries will take 5 hrs. to reach Paros, while the fastest boats will reach Paros in 2 hrs. 50 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Athens at 07:00. The last ferry to Paros leaves Athens at 17:30.

Average price of a Athens Paros ferry crossing
$151
Price range for Athens Paros ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$43 - $273
Average crossing time Athens Paros
3 hrs. 48 min
Departure time of first ferry to Paros
07:00
Departure time of last ferry to Paros
17:30
Arrival time first ferry to Paros
09:50
Arrival time of last ferry to Paros
22:30

Why take a ferry from Athens to Paros ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or with the family, a Athens to Paros ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Paros. Here are 3 reasons why we think Athens to Paros ferry is an ideal way to travel.

To not get tired, unlike the car
Because of the increased vigilance required to drive a car on long journeys, one can say that driving is exhausting. The Athens Paros ferry trip is the opposite! On board, depending on the Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aegean Speed Lines or Hellenic Seaways ship in service, everything is done to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to give you time to yourself, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and have fun. You will arrive in Paros empty of all stress and totally relaxed.
Not to be bored on board... unlike the plane
If we compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to go from Athens to Paros. The problem is that you are stuck in your seat for several hours. During the Athens Paros ferry trip with Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Sea Jets, there are countless opportunities for entertainment with restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... You will never have so much freedom and entertainment during a flight!
To enjoy the incredible sea view
Generally, when we go on vacation by the sea, we look for a sea view as much as possible (at the restaurant, at the hotel, while hiking...). During the Athens Paros crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aegean Speed Lines or Hellenic Seaways ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Restaurant, bars, lounges, cabins,... the magnificent views of the sea are omnipresent on board the ship.

Which companies operate between Athens and Paros?

If you're looking to travel between Athens and Paros by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aegean Speed Lines or Hellenic Seaways who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

Sea Jets Athens Paros
Sea Jets
Sea Jets is a Greek shipping company created in 1989. It operates some 140 routes between Piraeus and Crete and the Cyclades archipelago. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Paros fares and book a Sea Jets ticket between Athens and Paros. Sea Jets operates 7 crossings a week to Paros from Athens and the journey time is 2 hrs. 50 min. More information about Sea Jets
2 hrs. 50 min
7 crossings a week
Blue Star Ferries Athens Paros
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries is a Greek shipping company operating the Athens-Paros route as well as other domestic crossings between mainland Greece and its myriad of islands (Cyclades, Ionian, Crete, Dodecanese). On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Paros fares and book a Blue Star Ferries ticket between Athens and Paros. Blue Star Ferries operates 4 crossings a day to Paros from Athens and the journey time is 3 hrs. 10 min. More information about Blue Star Ferries
3 hrs. 10 min
4 crossings a day
Cyclades Fast Ferries Athens Paros
Cyclades Fast Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries was founded in 2003 and is based in Greece. It offers fast crossings between the Greek islands. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Paros fares and book a Cyclades Fast Ferries ticket between Athens and Paros. More information about Cyclades Fast Ferries
Minoan Lines Athens Paros
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines is a Greek shipping company created in 1972 and providing passenger transport in Greece. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Paros fares and book a Minoan Lines ticket between Athens and Paros. More information about Minoan Lines
Aegean Speed Lines Athens Paros
Aegean Speed Lines
Aegean Speed Lines is a ferry company based in Greece that offers ferry services between the Greek islands and the ports of the Greek mainland. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Paros fares and book a Aegean Speed Lines ticket between Athens and Paros. More information about Aegean Speed Lines
Hellenic Seaways Athens Paros
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways was founded in 2000 and is based in Athens, Greece. The company serves the Greek islands and the Aegean region. On Vivanoda, you can compare Athens-Paros fares and book a Hellenic Seaways ticket between Athens and Paros. More information about Hellenic Seaways

Where do the ferries leave from in Athens? Where do the boats arrive in Paros?

Port of departure in Athens

Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aegean Speed Lines or Hellenic Seaways ferries depart for Paros from the following ports in Athens:

Athens Piraeus E1
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Athens Piraeus E6
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Port of arrival in Paros

Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Sea Jets ships arrive in Paros from the following ports:

Paros
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Athens to Paros, it will take you at least 2 hrs. 50 min to cover the 100 mi between Athens and Paros.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Athens and Paros in winter) and the ferry company (Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aegean Speed Lines and Hellenic Seaways). There are currently 6 crossings a day between Athens and Paros.

There are 6 ferry companies operating between Athens and Paros: Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aegean Speed Lines and Hellenic Seaways.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, ANEK Lines, Golden Star Ferries.

Before booking, compare the prices of Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Sea Jets, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, ANEK Lines, Golden Star Ferries on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and safely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Athens Paros ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are not refundable or changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Athens and Paros, you will travel 100 mi.

To go by boat from Athens to Paros, you can find prices ranging from $43 for the lowest, to $273 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $151.

The first ferry leaves Athens at 07:00 for Paros.

The last ferry to Paros from Athens usually departs at 17:30.

Your experience of the Athens to Paros crossing

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Athens-Paros crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Athens to disembarkation in Paros, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Sea Jets. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Athens and Paros.

Boarding in Athens

Here are the steps to embark before your Athens Paros sea voyage begins:

  • Arrival time at the port of Athens / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with your Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aegean Speed Lines or Hellenic Seaways company) before the actual departure time of the ship to arrive at the Athens ferry terminal. After this period, the company has the right to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Athens-Paros crossing / Go to the Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Sea Jets counter at the Athens ferry terminal to check in with your passport or ID card and your reservation number. By car, the process is the same but is done directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Paros / From the Athens ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcasted. By car, follow the instructions of Sea Jets, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Aegean Speed Lines or Hellenic Seaways staff to board and park your vehicle on board.

On board the ship between Athens and Paros

On board the Hellenic Seaways, Aegean Speed Lines, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries or Sea Jets ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! Some travelers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and stores.

The arrival of the ferry in Paros

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Paros:

  • Approaching Paros harbor / You will be allowed to access the garage only when the boat is docked. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Paros harbor from the deck of the boat.
  • Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Paros Harbor.
  • Leave the ship and Paros is yours / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at the port of Paros can give you a check. Finally, your stay in Paros begins in earnest!

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