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 42.70 EUR.
• Blue Star Ferries, the single fare starts at 33 EUR.
• Golden Start Ferries , the single fare starts at 52.50 EUR.

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

During the low season 2025 (September – October), the following ferries link Santorini to Paros:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday	06:45 AM	till 14-Sept
Monday, Thursday	06:45 AM	till 1-Sept, from 5-Sept to 15-Sept
Sunday	07:00 AM	from 21-Sept to 28-Sept
Tuesday	08:20 AM	on 30-Sept
Daily	08:20 AM	till 29-Sept
Daily except Tuesday	08:20 AM	from 1-Oct to 6-Oct
Daily	09:50 AM	till 6-Oct
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	09:55 AM	till 29-Sept
Daily	10:05 AM	from 7-Oct to 19-Oct
Daily	12:45 PM	from 30-Jun to 28-Sept
Odd days	01:35 PM	from 13-Oct to 19-Oct
Even days	01:35 PM	from 14-Oct to 30-Oct
Daily	02:15 PM	till 31-Oct
Daily	03:05 PM	from 8-Sept to 28-Sept
Daily	03:30 PM	till 7-Sept
Monday, Wednes, Friday, Saturday	03:30 PM	from 8-Sept to 31-Oct
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday	03:45 PM	from 9-Sept to 30-Oct
Daily	07:40 PM	from 30-Jun to 7-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 2025 high season (June – August):

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday	06:45 AM	till 14-Sept
Monday, Thursday	06:45 AM	till 1-Sept
Daily	08:20 AM	till 29-Sept
Daily	09:50 AM	till 6-Oct
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	09:55 AM	till 29-Sept
Daily	12:45 PM	from 30-Jun to 28-Sept
Daily	02:15 PM	till 31-Oct
Wednesday	02:55 PM	on 25-Jun
Daily	03:05 PM	till 29-Jun
Daily	03:30 PM	till 7-Sept
Daily	07:40 PM	from 30-Jun to 7-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 2025 high season there are the following ferries connecting Paros to Santorini:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Daily	09:00 AM	till 26-Jun
Daily	10:00 AM	till 29-Jun
Daily	10:45 AM	till 31-Oct
Daily	11:45 AM	till 7-Sept
Odd days	01:10 PM	till 23-Jun, from 27-Jun to 7-Jul, from 11-Jul to 21-Jul, from 25-Jul to 31-Jul, from 1-Aug to 11-Aug, from 15-Aug to 25-Aug, from 29-Aug to 31-Aug
Even days	01:10 PM	till 30-Jun, from 4-Jul to 14-Jul, from 18-Jul To 28-Jul, from 2-Aug to 4-Aug, from 8-Aug to 18-Aug, from 22-Aug to 30-Aug
Wednesday	01:35 PM	from 25-Jun till 1-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	01:40 PM	till 28-Sept
Daily	02:35 PM	from 30-Jun to 7-Sept
Daily	07:20 PM	till 7-Sept
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday	10:10 PM	till 13-Sept
Thursday, Sunday	11:15 PM	till 31-Aug

During the 2025 low season, the following ferries connect Paros to Santorini:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Daily	10:00 AM	from 8-Sept to 12-Oct
Daily	10:45 AM	till 31-Oct
Odd days	11:15 AM	from 13-Oct to 15-Oct,from 21-Oct to 29-Oct
Even days	11:45 AM	from 14-Oct to 18-Oct
Friday	11:45 AM	on 17-Oct, on 31-Oct
Sunday	11:45 AM	on 19-Oct
Daily	11:45 AM	till 7-Sept
Daily	11:45 AM	till 7-Sept
Daily	11:55 AM	from 8-Sept to 31-Oct
Monday	01:10 PM	on 1-Sept
Even days	01:10 PM	from 2-Sept to 8-Sept, from 12-Sept to 22-Sept, from 26-Sept to 6-Oct
Odd days	01:10 PM	from 5-Sept to 15-Sept, from 19-Sept to 29-Sept, from 3-Oct to 5-Oct
Odd days	01:15 PM	from 7-Oct to 17-Oct
Even days	01:15 PM	from 10-Oct to 18-Oct
Wednesday	01:35 PM	from 25-Jun till 1-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	01:40 PM	till 28-Sept
Wednesday	01:45 PM	on 8-Oct
Daily	02:35 PM	from 30-Jun to 7-Sept
Monday, Tuesday	07:05 PM	from 8-Sept to 29-Sept
Daily except Monday	07:20 PM	from 30-Sept to 5-Oct
Daily	07:20 PM	till 7-Sept
From Wednesday to Sunday	07:20 PM	from 10-Sept to 28-Sept
Sunday	10:00 PM	from 20-Sept to 27-Sept
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday	10:10 PM	till 13-Sept
Thursday, Sunday	11:15 PM	from 4-Sept to 14-Sept
Tuesday	11:15 PM	on 9-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.