Mykonos to Paros Ferry

Three ferry companies operate ferries from Mykonos to Paros: Seajets, Golden Star Ferries and Fast Ferries. The fastest option is a Seajets high-speed catamaran at 35 to 45 minutes, with economy fares that started between €45.70 and €65.70 depending on the month. The cheapest is a conventional ferry with Fast Ferries or Golden Star from about €36, taking around 1 hour 25 minutes. Direct ferries run from roughly April to November, with up to 10 a day in high season and none in mid-winter. The one thing a first-timer should know: ferries from Mykonos to Paros leave from the New Port at Tourlos, not the Old Port in town, so plan your transfer.

Ferry options compared

The 24-nautical-mile crossing is one of the shorter hops in the Cyclades, and the choice comes down to high-speed versus conventional ferries.

High-speed catamarans (Seajets, Golden Star). Seajets runs the most sailings in summer with boats such as Champion Jet 2 and WorldChampion Jet, which Ferryhopper lists as the fastest at around 35 minutes. Golden Star Ferries' high-speed boats (the Super Express and the Golden Princess) usually take 45 minutes to an hour. Passengers sit indoors in an air-conditioned lounge, with a snack bar and a designated luggage area. Numbered airline-style seats start at about €38 and business or VIP lounges at about €43.

The catch is comfort. In the summer north wind (the meltemi) a small, fast catamaran pitches and rolls, and high-speed sailings are the first to be delayed or cancelled. If you get seasick, pick a seat low and in the middle of the boat.

Conventional ferries (Fast Ferries, Golden Star). These larger ships take about 1 hour 25 minutes. They carry cars and motorbikes, have open decks and snack bars, and cope much better with wind. In summer 2026 Fast Ferries extended its Rafina–Tinos–Mykonos–Naxos line to Paros from 13 June to 13 September, which gives a daily conventional option in peak season. Economy fares start at around €36, so they are the best value too.

Which ferry for which traveller:

• Short on time or on a day trip: Seajets, for the frequency and the short journey.
• On a budget, prone to seasickness or travelling with a car: a conventional ferry.
• Travelling with lots of luggage: either works, but conventional ferries have more space and less crush at the ramp.

Some sailings on the Mykonos to Paros route are indirect and call at Naxos or other islands first. Ferryhopper shows journeys of up to 2.5 hours, so check the duration before you book.

Timetable and season

Direct ferries from Mykonos to Paros operate from about April to November, with a few sailings in March. The pattern in Ferryhopper's route data looks like this:

• June to September: the busiest months. Seajets sails every day, often more than once, Fast Ferries runs daily, and Golden Star adds sailings on several days a week. Ferryhopper counts up to 10 daily connections in high season.
• April, May and October: Seajets still sails most days, with fewer departures. Golden Star runs one to four days a week.
• November: a thin schedule, often only one or two companies.
• December to February: no direct ferries. You change at a hub such as Syros, Naxos or Piraeus.

Departure times change every season and differ by ferry company, so we don't list fixed times here. Check the live ferry schedules on the operator's site or a booking site for your travel date. Aggregators disagree on the earliest and latest departures, which is a sign that times shift from week to week.

Going the other way. If you are planning a round trip, Golden Star's conventional Andros Queen left Paros daily at 08:15 and reached Mykonos at 09:40 from 20 April to 31 October 2026, before continuing to Tinos, Andros and Rafina. See our Paros ferries page for more connections, including Paros ferries to Naxos and Santorini.

Getting to Mykonos New Port

Mykonos has two ports. Ferries from Mykonos to other islands, including Paros, use the New Port at Tourlos, about 2.5 km north of Mykonos Town (Chora) and 4 km from Mykonos airport. The Old Port in town handles small boats, the Sea Bus and Delos trips. See our Mykonos ferries page for a port map.

Sea Bus. The quickest link from town is the Mykonos Sea Bus, a small boat between the Old Port and the New Port. It runs every 30 minutes from 07:00 until the last departure at 23:30, takes 8 minutes and costs €2 per person. It operates from 1 April to 20 November and takes luggage and strollers.

Local buses. KTEL Mykonos buses run between the Fabrika bus station in town and the New Port roughly every 30 to 60 minutes from 09:00 to 22:00 in season. The ride takes about 10 minutes, and tickets cost €1.50 to €2.50 depending on the route. Service is much thinner outside May to September.

Taxi. Taxis serve the port and town. In July and August, book a private transfer in advance if you are on a tight schedule.

How early to arrive. The port gets crowded in the high season. Arrive at least 45 minutes before departure, and earlier with a vehicle.

Arriving in Paros

Ferries from Mykonos dock at Parikia, the island's capital and main port. There is one terminal for all ferries, and the town's cafés, restaurants, car rentals and hotels start right at the quay.

Buses. The main KTEL Paros bus station is beside the ferry port. Buses run to Naoussa (10 km away), Pounta for Antiparos, Aliki, Lefkes, Piso Livadi, Golden Beach, Drios and the airport. The minimum full fare is €2.20, and a day ticket costs €12. Bus fares are paid by bank card only.

Taxis and cars. Taxis serve the port, and car rental is easy to find in Parikia. If you are staying a few days, renting a vehicle is the easiest way to see the island.

Onward travel. Paros is one of the best-connected islands in the Cyclades. From Parikia you can continue to Naxos, Ios, Santorini and back to Athens, and Antiparos is a short hop from Pounta.

Tickets and prices

Ticket prices. Economy tickets on the conventional ferries start at about €36. Seajets' high-speed fares started between €45.70 and €65.70 in Ferryhopper's monthly data, with the highest prices in July and August. A car costs from about €40 and a motorbike from €17. Numbered seats and VIP lounges cost more.

How to book. Buy ferry tickets on the ferry company websites or on booking sites such as Ferryhopper and Direct Ferries, which compare prices and operators side by side. With most companies you can check in online and board with an e-ticket on your phone, so you don't need to collect paper tickets at the port.

When to book. For July and August, book at least a few days ahead, and earlier for a car. Popular high-speed sailings sell out, and return tickets to Mykonos go fast. In spring and autumn you can usually book a day or two before.

Discounts. Greek ferry companies offer discounts of up to 50% to children aged about 5 to 10, people with disabilities and their companions, Greek university students and large Greek families. Infants and young children travel free (the age limit differs by company, usually 3 to 5).

What drives the price. Speed is the biggest factor: high-speed tickets cost more than conventional ones. Seat class, travel date and whether you bring a vehicle also change prices. Early booking gives you the widest choice of sailings.

If your sailing is cancelled. You can usually move to another departure of equal value or ask the ferry company for a full refund. Keep an eye on weather and strike alerts in the days before you travel.

Tips

• Wind. The meltemi, the summer north wind, is strongest in July and August. Weather conditions affect high-speed boats most, so a conventional ferry is the safer choice on a windy day.
• Luggage. There is no luggage check-in. You leave bags in the rack by the entrance or keep them with you. Keep your total under about 50 kg to avoid delays.
• Pets. Pets travel free. Small pets up to 10 kg can stay with you in a carrier; bigger dogs go on a lead and muzzle or in deck kennels.
• Food on board. Every ferry on the route has a snack bar. Wi-Fi is usually sold on board.
• Island hopping. Mykonos and Paros sit in the middle of the Cyclades, so the route fits easily into a longer trip. See our Cyclades itinerary and Greek island hopping by ferry guides, plus Mykonos to Naxos and Santorini to Mykonos.
• Operators. Read our guides to Seajets, Golden Star Ferries and Fast Ferries.