How to travel from Athens to Paros, Greece

The distance between Athens and Paros is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Athens to Paros by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Athens (ATH) to New Paros (PAS).

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated byOlympic Air+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Paros.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Paros

There are several options for getting from Athens to Paros by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Athens and Paros is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (102 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Athens and Paros by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Athens to Paros is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Paros is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Athens and Paros. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to New Paros (PAS). instead which will take 1h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Paros. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to New Paros (PAS). instead which will take 1h 35m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Athens and Paros. The ferry typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

Seajets, Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Athens and Paros. Ferries run 4 times a week and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Athens and Paros. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at New Paros (PAS). The flight takes around 40min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Paros with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.

Olympic Air and Sky Express fly between Athens and Paros. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into New Paros (PAS). These flights usually take around 40min.

The flight from Athens to Paros typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into New Paros (PAS).

The closest major airport to Paros is Paros Airport (PAS) (PAS) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Paros. Naxos Airport (JNX) (JNX) and Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Athens to Paros. We recommend that you take a ferry to Paros. instead which will take 2h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Paros is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €88 ($88).

How do I get from Athens to Paros

Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Paros

Transport options from Athens to Paros
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 35m
€115($115)
every 30 mins188km (117 miles)
Plane and Ferry2h 10m
€175($175)
every 20 mins225km (140 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
2h 25m
€88($88)
4 times a week174km (108 miles)
Ferry to Paros4h 30m
€56($56)
every 20 mins174km (108 miles)
Bus and Ferry4h 40m
€3($3)
once daily208km (129 miles)

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Airports near Paros

The following major airports near Paros offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

PAS
Paros Airport (PAS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Paros
JNX
Naxos Airport (JNX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Paros
ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Paros