Ferry from Paros to Athens (all ports)

p>Take advantage of the available discounts and travel by ferry from Paros to Athens with lower-cost ferry tickets. The ferry companies offer discounts of up to 50% to the following passenger categories:

• Children from 5 to 10 years old
• Permanent residents of islands (holders of Unique Islander Number)
• Students of Greek Public Universities
• People with disabilities and their accompanying persons

Note: infants and children up to 3 years travel for free. However, keep in mind that available discounts may vary depending on the company you’re traveling with.

The ferry route between Paros and Athens (Piraeus) is operated by both high-speed and conventional vessels. On board, you'll find a range of modern amenities designed for a comfortable journey, including air-conditioned lounges, snack bars, play areas for children, pet-friendly facilities, and services for passengers with disabilities. 

Wi-Fi is also available on the ferries, allowing you to stay connected throughout your trip.

Cabins and accommodation

High-speed ferries do not have cabins, but they have numbered seats. There are cabins and numbered seats on standard ferries for a more comfortable trip.

Luggage

Ferry companies in Greece are generally quite flexible when it comes to luggage size and weight. In most cases, each passenger is allowed to bring up to 50 kg in luggage.

Traveling with pets

You can travel with your pet on the ferry to Athens from Paros, depending on the company and type of vessel you’ve chosen. Make sure to carry along the necessary health booklet, tickets and any pet supplies you may need for your trip.

Here are some useful tips for your ferry trip to Athens from Paros:

• The port of Parikia in Paros can get quite busy in the summer, so make sure to get there at least 1-1.5 hr in advance.
• The port of Piraeus is the closest to the city center of Athens. The distance between Piraeus Port and downtown Athens is 10 km. Rafina is located 33 km west of Athens and Lavrio is located 62 km south of Athens city center.
• The Paros - Athens (Piraeus) route is normally the fastest way to get from Paros to Athens, while the crossing from Paros to Athens (Lavrio) is usually the most budget-friendly.
• Check out the Athens to Paros ferry route for more information about traveling in the opposite direction.
• On Ferryhopper, you can discover island-hopping options from Paros to more Greek destinations, such as Naxos, Santorini, Mykonos, and Antiparos.

Where to take the ferry from Paros to Athens

You can catch the ferry to Athens from the port of Parikia in Paros. The port is quite small, yet quite busy in the summer. There is 1 terminal for all ferries to Athens and the islands of the Aegean Sea.

The port of Parikia is located in the island capital, close to many restaurants, cafés and more traveler services. You can get to the port of Parikia on foot if you’re staying in the capital, or by taxi and bus from Naoussa, the airport and more major villages. The distance between Naoussa and the port of Parikia is 10 km.

Where does the ferry arrive in Athens?

Ferries traveling from Paros to Athens arrive in the ports of Piraeus, Rafina or Lavrio.

• Piraeus, the largest port in Greece, is located to the south of Athens. You can hop on the metro near the port and be in downtown Athens in about 15 minutes.
• Rafina is on the northeast coast of Attica, is about 33 km from Athens. There are both intercity (KTEL) and city (OASA) bus services to the city center of Athens and the airport.
• Lavrio is on the southeast coast of Attica, with some cafés, restaurants and shops outside the port. Lavrio is about 62 km from the center of Athens and 30 km from the airport.